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Best televisions of 2009
With the year coming to a close we cast our eyes over the best televisions we've seen in the past year and what you should be spending your money on.
Best mobile phones of 2009
Ladies and gentlemen, we present the year's best phones, rated on features, performance and value for money.
Reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
The WX1 is an excellent compact camera with a great feature set and speedy performance, but mixed photo quality makes it miss the mark.
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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.
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Samsung LA52B750
The Samsung LA52B750 is a 52-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.
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Samsung LA40B750
The Samsung LA40B750 is a 40-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.
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Samsung LA46B750
The Samsung LA46B750 is a 46-inch LCD television which features 200Hz motion compensation and YouTube access.
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Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray Player
Pssst. Don't mention the war. The Toshiba BDX2000 is the company's first stab at a Blu-ray player and includes BD-Live and HD audio decoding.
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Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
Solid gameplay, challenging platform puzzles and a touch of whacky humour make Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier a good addition to Sony's much-loved series.
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Samsung Galaxy Spica (i5700)
On the surface the Spica looks like a very competent smartphone, but we're beginning to expect a lot more from manufacturers that take on Google's OS.
Features
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Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3 vs. Wii: Updated
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which game console should you buy?
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Compact cameras with HD video
Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
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Best PSP games
Got a boring commute or a few hours to kill in transit? Loading up your PSP with a few great games will make life's little tortures melt away and speed you to your destination in double-quick time.
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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.
News
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Samsung's new mobile OS: What's a Bada?
Samsung will launch a new mobile operating system in 2010 called Bada. We take a closer look at what to expect and examine the various barriers to success facing an entirely new platform.
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3D Blu-ray standard outlined, includes PS3
PlayStation 3 owners will not need a new Blu-ray player to watch 3D films such as Up and Avatar, as the final specifications for 3D Blu-ray are announced.
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Sony ramps up PlayStation 3 video content
Gamers will be able to download movies to rent or buy directly from their PlayStation 3 within the next few months, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.
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Cheaper, bigger OLEDs coming in 2010
After a slow start, OLED, the next major screen technology, is likely to see a boost with a handful of new models expected to trickle into the Australian market next year.
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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Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital
Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
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FAQ: The Australian iTunes store
We answer your questions about the Australian version of Apple's iTunes store.
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Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder
With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.
Downloads
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Sony PRD-155SB CD-ROM Discman Driver
Download the driver for the PRD-155SB Discman for Windows 95.
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Sony's PRD-150 CD-ROM Discman Driver
Download the driver for the PRD-150 CD-ROM Discman for Windows 95.
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Tanarus (small install)
Get into a tank battle with online opponents.
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Tanarus (large install)
Get into the battle with online opponents.
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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