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  T-Visionarium: Behind the 360 degree 3D cinema

  What do you get when you put two artists and a team of clever techies together in a dark room with a AU$1 million equipment budget? ZDNet.com.au visited the University of New South Wales iCinema centre to find out.

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  Xbox, iPod dock and home automation in one box

  The ITC One is an all-in-one entertainment system with its own built-in amplifier -- but expect to pay handsomely for it.

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  Pioneer unveils razor-thin plasma TV

  Pioneer shows off its TV chops at CES, with a 9mm thick bezel and rendering contrast ratios obsolete.

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  Has Blu-ray won the format war?

  The war is over. Well, that's the buzz from CES, where everyone's talking about Warner Bros' suspiciously timed decision to dump HD DVD and become a Blu-ray-only studio.

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  U2 previews unreleased track on Facebook, snubs MySpace?

  Bono has given the creators of Facebook app iLike a sneak preview of U2's upcoming re-release of the Joshua Tree, which will feature previously unreleased tracks.

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  Dolby stakes its claim in 3D movie tech

  The audio stalwart is set to mount a major challenge to pioneer Real D starting in November. How soon before all movies are 3D?

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  The music sales conundrum

  Album sales have slumped since the glory days of the late 80s and early 90s, yet more people are buying music than ever before. What's going on here?

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  MP3s aren't ruining music

  Far from meaning the end of music as we know it, Matt Rosoff argues that MP3s could lead a whole generation to discover new musical lands.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Promo girls

  Long hours, high heels, leering comments; what's the appeal of being a promo girl? In this week's Whaddyareckon? we find out.

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  Photos: T[Life] Melbourne

  Telstra's new T[Life] store in Melbourne is glossy and enormous, and those south-of-the-border should count themselves lucky. Everyone else we bring you a virtual walk through.

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  Microsoft TechFest 2008: A glimpse into the future

  Each year Microsoft holds its Techfest show, an exhibition of some of the research projects it's working on. CNET.com.au went to check out where the future lies.

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  Valentine's Day Gift Guide

  Face it -- roses, chocolates, and yes, diamond rings, have been done before. If you really want to impress your sweetheart, surprise him or her with a tech present that will have them remembering you the whole year through.

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  Ditch the disc: A guide to online music and videos in Australia

  CDs and DVDs are like so 1990s, man. If you're ready to ditch the disc and want to disco over to digital, then check out CNET.com.au's list of the major online media stores in Australia.

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  Photos: CES 2008 starts up

  From Bill Gates' final CES hurrah to Yoko Ono and Wil.i.am, CES launched with a star-studded cast. See the full slide show.

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  Format wars: the tech that should have won

  Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

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  Aussie filmmakers talk high-def

  We took to the Tropfest 2007 red carpet to ask some of the finalists and film industry guests for their thoughts on shooting films in high-definition format.

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  So many home wireless standards, so little time

  A number of wireless technologies are headed for the living room, but with a hodge-podge of differing standards it can get a little too daunting. We take a look at the leaders.

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  CES 2007: Home theatre preview

  Interested in a sneak peek of what's heading our way in the not-so-distant future? Get your dose of home A/V buzz with CNET.com.au's Consumer Electronics Show 2007 preview.

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  Oi!: Yamaha releases schmick hi-fi gear; receiver

  Yamaha is attempting to re-enter the field of hi-fi -- a phrase the company itself created -- with the release of three new flagship products.

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  Oi!: Marantz announces new receiver, price drops

  Local distributor Qualifi has announced the newest receiver in the Marantz range, the SR6001, as well as a price drop for its top end models.

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  How to connect your HDTV

  In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

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  Best receivers under $1500

  AV receivers are the central hub of any home theatre system, and so we look at the best receivers available for under AU$1500.

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  Yamaha aims high and low

  Yamaha is aiming to entice more consumers into the world of home theatre, introducing several products in its 2005 range for the budget conscious.

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  What does an AV receiver actually do?

  Hi, sorry to ask what must be a stupid question, but what does a receiver actually do? We're looking at buying the Pioneer 7th gen 42" plasma, and need to buy the accompanying equipment. We just didn't expect to spend almost the same amount on a receiver! Is it worth the investment? I had thought the speakers were the most important in making the most out of a home entertainment system? Appreciate any help or guidance you can offer.

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  Marantz announces new receiver, price drops

  Local distributor Qualifi has announced the newest receiver in the Marantz range, the SR6001, as well as a price drop for its top end models.

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  Xbox, iPod dock and home automation in one box

  The ITC One is an all-in-one entertainment system with its own built-in amplifier -- but expect to pay handsomely for it.

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  Affordable HDMI A/V receiver: Denon AVR-2807

  The Denon AVR-2807 is priced at an affordable US$1,100, but it's slated to deliver the same sort of HDMI switching and 480p upconversion of analog video sources found on higher-priced Denon models.

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  Yamaha releases schmick hi-fi gear; receiver

  Yamaha is attempting to re-enter the field of hi-fi -- a phrase the company itself created -- with the release of three new flagship products.

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  2007: The best of home theatre

  We pick our favourite A/V gear released in the past year -- from televisions to disk players and even to a particular high-def games console.

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  Harman Kardon AVR 247

  The Harman Kardon AVR 247 is an authoritative piece of equipment with a smattering of usable features. It's a challenger for best receiver in its price range.

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  Cambridge Audio Azur 540R (Version 3)

  Cambridge Audio's latest Azur 540R receiver is ideal for an entry-level buyer who is more concerned with performance than the latest features.

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  Denon AVR-1908

  Denon's AVR-1908 offers a decent specification supported by impressive sound quality, but in today's competitive market there are rivals that offer the same without spending as much.

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  Yamaha RX-V3800

  The Yamaha RX-V3800 boasts all the features expected of a top-of-the-line receiver, and while audio performance is exceptional video could use some work.

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  Sony STRDA5300ES

  With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.

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  Sony STRDA5300ES

  With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.

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  Pioneer VSX-LX70

  The Pioneer VSX-LX70 is a top-of-the-line receiver which features 1080p upscaling, HD-audio decoding and a piano black finish.

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  Yamaha RX-V3800

  The Yamaha RX-V3800 boasts all the features expected of a top-of-the-line receiver, and while audio performance is exceptional video could use some work.

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  Onkyo TX-SR875

  If you want an AV receiver that has plenty of power and supports the latest high definition audio, the Onkyo TX-SR875 should be on your shopping list.

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  Panasonic SA-XR700

  This AV receiver has been designed with Blu-ray in mind, but its degradation-free output and flexible sound modes make it a solid-looking choice for any HD home.

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  Sony STRDA5300ES

  With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver.

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  Onkyo TX-SR605

  The Onkyo TX-SR605 raises the bar for AV receivers by delivering an amazing number of next-generation audio and video features at an unbeatably low price

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  Pioneer VSXAX2AS-S

  If you're looking for a new AV amplifier which excels in video, but will also play iPod and some vinyl, then you've come to the right place.

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  Denon AVR-2807

  The Denon AVR-2807's keen balance of superb sound, gotta-have HDMI features, and an affordable price put it in the sweet spot in the company's line.

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