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Samsung HT-BD1255
Despite the rather plastic look and feel, this Samsung system offers plenty for the money and its audio and visual performance are both rather good for a HTIB system.
Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
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?
Reviews
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Parrot MINIKIT Slim
The Parrot Minikit Slim makes it very easy to make and receive calls without taking your eyes off the road to look at your phone, but a poorly executed visor clip makes this otherwise excellent speakerphone feel cheaper than it is.
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Samsung BD-P1400
The Samsung BD-P1400 has a lot to offer for the price in HD audio-video performance and is highly recommended — especially if you don't care for interactive features.
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Logitech Wireless Music System for PC
The Logitech Wireless Music System can wirelessly stream any audio file format from your PC to your home stereo system, but you'll have to fly blind because it doesn't have a visual user interface.
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Apple Mac Mini Core Duo
Apple packs more media-specific features into the Mac Mini to make an inexpensive and useful entertainment-room computer. It's tremendously easy to use, although it surprised us with poor image processing.
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D-Link MediaLounge DSM-320
D-Link's feature-rich MediaLounge network receiver is hobbled by uneven wireless performance.
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Yamaha MCX-SP10 MusicCast speakers
If you own the rest of Yamaha's MusicCast system, you might as well throw in a pair or two of MCX-SP10 speakers.
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Yamaha MCX-A10 MusicCast client
Yamaha's MCX-A10 is a solid digital audio receiver, but it works with only the companion MusicCast server.
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Yamaha MCX-1000 MusicCast server
If you're still into CDs, the MCX-1000 CD player/recorder/ripper and wireless music server will take you to the next level.
Features
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Gaming online: Which console is best?
Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.
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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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Must-have HD TV add-ons
Hesitant to buy an HD TV because you are not sure what to get out of it? Find out what extras will make your HD TV experience perfect in our must-have list.
News
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Linksys Wireless Home Audio System offers full wireless alternative to Sonos
After hinting at a "digital stereo" product in The New York Times last week, Cisco unveiled the details of its Wireless Home Audio System today, which will be released under the networking giant's "Linksys by Cisco" consumer networking brand.
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CES 2009 preview: Home audio
CES 2009 proves once again that audio has plateaued. Can't someone just make a simple player that does everything?
DIYs and How-to
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CNET.com.au's quick guide to surround sound formats
Everything you need to know about surround sound formats, explained by our experts -- now including the upcoming Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD formats.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.















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