Blu-ray stories
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How Blu-rays are born: Inside the Sydney factory
12 Jun 2009 10:10 AM
Ever wondered where Blu-ray discs come from? Well CNET Australia got to see the first plant of its type in Australia, and you can see it without the need for protective footwear!
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Blu-ray player loading times compared!
26 May 2009 6:04 PM
Now that Blu-ray players are essentially cut-down computers it can seemingly take forever to load discs. We rate players on how quick they are.
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Panasonic's 2009 TVs are leaner and greener
29 Apr 2009 6:08 PM
Panasonic unveiled its newest television line-up which is thinner, "greener" and better performing at Cockatoo Island in Sydney yesterday.
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Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
17 Apr 2009 4:59 PM
In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
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Blu-ray players with 7.1 audio outputs
17 Apr 2009 1:53 PM
Want DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD audio but can't afford a new receiver? Try one of these players which can output HD audio via 7.1 analog.
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Top 20 must-have Blu-ray discs
09 Apr 2009 4:18 PM
With more titles becoming available every day, we thought it's high time to highlight the 20 Blu-ray discs that will help show off your home theatre in all its glory.
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Stimulus handout: Spend it on tech
09 Apr 2009 12:36 PM
Here's our pick of the top tech products to spend your government bonus payment on.
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Sony, Philips, Panasonic to create single Blu-ray licence
26 Feb 2009 10:15 AM
The independent agency will open mid-2009 and promises lower-cost licensing for Blu-ray discs and players.
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Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital
16 Feb 2009 2:36 PM
Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
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LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi
12 Jan 2009 5:27 PM
We've already seen the entry-level LG BD370, but now we've gotten a glimpse of the step-up Blu-ray player in LG's 2009 line-up: the BD390.
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Nokia Navigation
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Reviews
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Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0
The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.
Specs: Blu-ray , 1
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LG BD390
The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.
Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1
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Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player
With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.
Specs: Blu-ray , 1 GB, 1
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