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Best home cinema devices of 2009

From Blu-ray players to home media streamers, CNET Australia looks at the best home cinema gadgets of the year.

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  • Help me: CNET Australia's top How-to stories of 2009

    Need help working out your new tech device? Here's a round-up the top Help stories our readers turned to for info in 2009.

  • 3D Blu-ray standard outlined, includes PS3

    PlayStation 3 owners will not need a new Blu-ray player to watch 3D films such as Up and Avatar, as the final specifications for 3D Blu-ray are announced.

  • Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

    Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

  • Christmas gift ideas under AU$100

    Most people will be spending less than AU$100 on Kris Kringle gifts or stocking stuffers, so we've rounded up a bunch of our favourite inexpensive tech gift ideas, from MP3 players to video games and even printers.

  • Clear the coffee table: Universal remotes reviewed

    If trying to juggle multiple remote controls is driving you crazy, check out our round-up of high-end universal remotes. Clear the clutter and control everything from one device.

  • Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything

    Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.

  • Best DAB+ digital radios

    Digital radio is finally here, but what equipment do you need to receive it? We look at eight different receivers to find the best.

  • New inflight technology for Qantas

    Qantas today revealed that its new A330-200 aircraft for services from Sydney and Melbourne to Perth will offer USB ports and PC power outlets for recharging of devices in every seat.

  • Analog in 'decline' but Technics not dead

    The ease of producing and listening to digital music could very soon kill off the turntable, but reports of high profile brand Technic's demise is "premature".

  • Sony ramps up PlayStation 3 video content

    Gamers will be able to download movies to rent or buy directly from their PlayStation 3 within the next few months, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.

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Reviews

  • Yamaha YHT-S400

    Truly space-saving, Yamaha's YHT-S400 will no doubt appeal to those after home theatre minimalism. Thankfully, it sounds a great deal bigger and convincing than its meagre dimensions suggest.

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  • Dvico TViX HD M-6600N

    The M-6600N is a feature-rich PVR let down badly by stability issues.

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  • Western Digital WD TV Live

    The excellent Western Digital WD TV Live brings much needed Ethernet support and with it YouTube and Flickr browsing. It's the best streamer around.

    Specs: Ethernet, HDMI, Stereo audio, Optical , MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, JPEG, BMP, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, LPCM, FLAC

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  • Sonos ZonePlayer S5

    The ZonePlayer S5 shrinks the Sonos streaming music experience down to a compact single-speaker system with great sound, which you can control from any iPhone or iPod Touch.

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  • Asus HP-100U Dolby Headphone Set

    Gamers with a penchant for very loud explosions will like the HP-100U, but those who want distinct audio levels will want to listen elsewhere.

    Specs: Headphones

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  • Denon AVR-790

    The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

    Specs: 7.1 , 4

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  • Mitsubishi HC3800

    The Mitsubishi HC3800 is a 1080p DLP projector which boasts both a relatively high lamp life and contrast ratio, which should mean better pictures for longer.

    Specs: DLP , 1 , 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1

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  • OXX Digital Classic DAB+

    The OXX Digital Classic DAB+ takes the strengths of the company's previous model and adds DAB+ making it one of the best value table-top models on the market.

    Specs: 6 W

    Where to buy? Check price listings

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