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Home cinema systems: 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.

The Panasonic Viera TH-P54Z1A is an impressive-looking plasma that features a thickness of just one inch and full-1080p wireless.

Mitsubishi HC3800

The Mitsubishi HC3800 is a 1080p DLP projector which boasts both a relatively high lamp life and contrast ratio, which should mean better pictures for longer.
Scene It? Box Office Smash

Scene It? Box Office Smash leaves the back lot and goes on location with new modes, improved special effects and great online play.
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.
Samsung UA46B8000

The Samsung UA46B8000 is a storming LCD television: it features exquisite looks, excellent picture quality and a host of networking features.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
Best 1080p projectors

If you're looking for the ultimate big screen experience, then try out one of these full 1080p projectors. Perfect for big screen gaming, the Games, or Ripley's Game.

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.
Sydney movie, music pirate earns jail time

The Australian arms of the music and film industry have won a victory against piracy with the news that Sydney man Yong Hong Lin has been handed a three-month jail term for selling illegal imported discs from his Eastwood music and movie store.
Studios win Sydney piracy victory

The local arms of film and music studios have claimed a victory in their war against copyright offences, with a Sydney man convicted for selling pirated content last week.
Quickflix launches movie download service

Australian DVD rental company Quickflix, which has previously delivered movies ordered online through the mail, will begin taking the next step to a fully digital service by offering movie downloads.

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.
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.
DIY: Archiving your digital media

CNET shows you how to archive your digital media.

MovCaptioner

Easily create captions and transcripts to make your movies accessible.
Transmission

Elegant and tweakable BitTorrent client.
iSpring Pro

Convert your PowerPoint presentations into Web-ready Flash format.
Movie Joiner

Combine several video files in one new file.

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