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Televisions go greener, thinner, and wireless at Ceatec
The gadgets showcased during the Japanese Ceatec 2008 electronics exhibition are greener, thinner, and wireless.
Sony Bravia KDL-46XBR45
The Sony Bravia 46-inch XBR45 is a 1080p television which features LED backlighting and streaming media capabilities.
OLED, 3D displaying the future
Ceatec exhibitors show off prototype displays for our mobile devices and televisions, including a display measuring just 0.3 millimetre thick.
Samsung LA46A850
The Samsung LA46A850 is packed with features and stylish looks, but it's stuck between two other ranges which appear to offer better bang for buck.
Panasonic SC-PT865W
It's got a few weak points, but movie buffs with large DVD libraries will find this a great way to add surround sound to their home theatre set-ups — particularly if wireless rear speakers are a necessity.
Panasonic's connected-home concept at Ceatec
The Japanese company shows off a high-tech home that will link TVs, a video wall, home appliances and lighting.
Sony Bravia ZX1
The Sony ZX1 is the "world's thinnest" 40-inch LCD and comes with a wireless media box. Meanwhile, LED backlighting should provide this television with an impressive picture.
Panasonic still cautious on OLED TVs
At CES, the company expressed scepticism about the organic thin TVs getting bigger and mass-produced. At Ceatec, it hints it could take even longer than previously thought.
Poll: Is Top Gear Australia in with the sharks already?
It was always going to be a tough field to plough: re-mixing the BBC's hugely successful Top Gear into something uniquely Australian. Based on the evidence of the first show, we're not convinced they've succeeded.
Sony DAV-F500
If you own a Bravia and movies are your main criteria, the Sony DAV-F500 makes a lot of sense. Its video upscaling produces quality images, but music lovers will be disappointed.
Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A
The Panasonic Viera TX-37LZD800A is a very capable telly and is ideally suited to wide rooms due to its excellent viewing angles.
Inside an Airbus A380: A video tour 
From cattle class to the $22,000 suites, we take you on a video tour of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380.
Step inside Sony's uchi, sorry, home 
Sony unveiled an ultra-thin TV, a rubbable laptop and an unusual tube speaker, amongst other things at its Uchi event today.
Sony USB Turntable PSLX300USB
The Sony PSLX300USB is a USB-compatible turntable designed to make it easier to convert your vinyl to iPod or PC and also includes a phono pre-amp.
Panasonic VIERA TX-32LXD80A
The Panasonic VIERA TX-32LXD80A is a strong performer for the price in terms of picture quality, but it's let down slightly by its lacklustre sound.
Philips 42PFL7403D
The Philips 42PFL7403D is a solid 1080p television, which shows particular strengths with HD content, but you'll need to tweak it to get the best results.
HDTV makers turn to budget stores, larger screens
TV makers' next best opportunity to increase their business is to go big, according to industry leaders at the HDTV conference in Los Angeles.
Philips pulls out of television market
Philips has announced it is pulling out of the Australian market for televisions in December of this year, and will instead focus on health and beauty products.
Mobile television – what's happening?
It's gone a bit quiet on the DVB-H front of late, so what's happening? When will we see mobile TV services in Australia?
Samsung LA40A550
The Samsung LA40A550 LCD television is generally good, but has a few problems here and there. Considering it's a mid-range unit, that's to be expected.
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It's got a few weak points, but movie buffs with large DVD libraries will find this a great way to add surround sound to their home theatre set-ups — particularly if wireless rear speakers are a necessity.
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If you own a Bravia and movies are your main criteria, the Sony DAV-F500 makes a lot of sense. Its video upscaling produces quality images, but music lovers will be disappointed.
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The Sony PSLX300USB is a USB-compatible turntable designed to make it easier to convert your vinyl to iPod or PC and also includes a phono pre-amp.
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