Home cinema round-ups

  • Home cinema for under $1500

    16 Nov 2009 4:29 PM

    You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.

  • Five of the best PVRs

    13 Nov 2009 5:17 PM

    If you're looking to upgrade from the old analog VCR to a shiny new digital model then these five recorders are our favourites.

  • Five of the best Blu-ray players

    11 Nov 2009 2:49 PM

    It's now three years after the first standalone Blu-ray player went on sale in the Australian market, and we've seen prices drop from an incredibly lofty three grand to under AU$300.

  • Best DAB+ digital radios

    25 Aug 2009 3:32 PM

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

  • TiVo expansion options

    12 May 2009 9:51 AM

    When the Australian version of TiVo launched last year, the hard drive within the unit was pretty small. What solutions are there for expanding the storage on offer? We present a couple of options.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Clear the coffee table: Universal remotes reviewed

    17 Nov 2008 10:36 AM

    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.

  • Best soundbar theatre systems

    14 Nov 2008 12:15 PM

    Looking for a compact home theatre without wires? Then try a soundbar — a single speaker that sits under your TV and simulates a 5.1 surround system.

  • CNET Australia's Melbourne Cup Form Guide

    04 Nov 2008 11:33 AM

    The "Race That Stops a Nation" is all about throwing your money around and looking good while you're doing it. For those of you who can't be trackside at Flemington, here are some ways to watch the Melbourne Cup in style.

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Reviews

  • Samsung HT-BD8200

    The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.

    Specs: 2.1 , 1 , Yes

  • 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

  • BenQ Joybee GP1

    The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a small and impressive LED pico-projector, but you'll pay handsomely for the "wow" factor.

    Specs: DLP , DLP , 1 , 1280 x 1024