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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.
Home cinema for under $1500
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.
Reviews
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama
Despite a couple of flaws, the B&W Panorama is one of the best soundbars we've ever heard. It's time to save your pocket money.
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Kogan 1080P37
Kogan's 37-inch Full HD panel is inexpensive and should appeal to budget sensibilities, but it's not great for those who demand visual fidelity.
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Samsung UA46B8000
The Samsung UA46B8000 is a storming LCD television: it features exquisite looks, excellent picture quality and a host of networking features.
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LG 50PS70FD
The LG 50PS70FD with "Time Machine Link" is an even better deal than its more expensive sibling, and is just as capable as a television.
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Pioneer PDP-C509A
The Pioneer PDPC509A is the last of the mighty Kuros, and features a 1080p resolution, three HDMI ports and enhanced contrast in bright environments.
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LG 50PS80FD
The LG LG 50PS80FD "Time Machine" plasma is a very good all-rounder, which also doubles as a useful DVR — as long as you don't expect too much from it.
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Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+
Not within everyone's ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. It's a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.
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LG 42LH50YD
The LG 42LH50YD is a very capable television with a smattering of features, but don't buy it simply for the 200Hz mode.
Features
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Top 5 plasma TVs
Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high-definition content. We look at five of the best.
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Best LCD TVs over 40-inch
CNET.com.au looks at the best LCD televisions available today, featuring everything from 1080p to 100Hz and from sizes 40 inches and up.
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Best 1080p televisions
Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing the best 1080p televisions — all featuring the highest consumer resolution there is.
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Best soundbar theatre systems
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.
News
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Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV
Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.
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B&W soundbar goes Panorama ding dong
English Hi-Fi manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins has announced its first soundbar product, which the company says will change the category in the same way the Zeppelin did iPod speakers.
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Samsung HT-BD8200, HT-BD7200, HT-BD1250 with Blu-ray, Netflix, Pandora
The Samsung HT-X810T, which debuted at 2008's CES, wasn't the first sound bar home theatre system with a built-in DVD player, but the 2009 version, known as the HT-BD8200, does get the upgrade to a Blu-ray player.
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Entry-level Sony LCDs get 1080p but not 120Hz
A couple of years ago 1080p resolution, signifying the highest number of pixels available on most flat-panel HDTVs, was worth big bucks. Now it's found just about everywhere, including in Sony's least expensive line of larger-screen LCDs announced at CES 2009.
DIYs and How-to
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720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?
Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
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CNET.com.au's quick guide to buying a home theatre projector
Our quick guide helps you identify the key features that matter most when shopping for a projector.
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DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - are kits or components right for you?
Whether you want to buy a home-theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
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Flash cards for cameras
Is there is a difference in performance between a normal CompactFlash card and one that is rated "high speed"?
Downloads
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Realtek High Definition Audio Codec (Windows Vista / Windows 7)
Update your onboard HD sound from Realtek to the latest driver release.
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Memo PLUS
Wish your memos could do more for you? Give them an overhaul with Memo PLUS! Encryption, drawings, templates, alarms, and a whole lot more!
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QuuxPlayer Standard Edition
Listen to music using a player focused solely on listening experience.
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DFX Audio Enhancer for J. River Media Center
Make J River Media Center sound better with 3D surround sound, higher fidelity, and bass boost.
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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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Videos
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