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Denon DVD-1940

The Denon DVD-1940 is a worthwhile successor to to the 1930, with great DVD pictures. If the upscaler was up to snuff it would be perfect.

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Denon DVD-1740

The Denon DVD-1740 is a DVD player that is capable of upscaling to 1080p over a HDMI connection.

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Harman Kardon ASPIRE 235

High-def buffs may not dig the lack of HDMI, but Harmon Kardon's component-based kit should appeal to audio aficionados.

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Acer Aspire 5675WLHi

The 5675WLHi is a poor man's way to HD DVD early adoption, but it clearly lacks the polish of its competitors.

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Onkyo LS-V501

The Onkyo LS-V501 is a 2.1 home theatre in a box which will upscale your DVDs to 1080i and supports a plethora of audio and video formats.

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Xbox 360 HD DVD dated for Oz

Microsoft's HD DVD add-on for the 360 to arrive Down Under on 29 March for AU$249.

Microsoft demos Xbox 360 HD DVD drive

Microsoft has offered the first glimpse of the external HD DVD drive built for the Xbox 360 game console.

Windows Vista: No Blu-ray/HD DVD support out of the box

The version of Windows Media Player that will ship with Windows Vista won't include playback support for either Blu-ray or HD DVD movie titles.

Play: DVD -- The Idol Phenomenon

If you're a fan of the Australian Idol series, be sure to take a look at the new releases coming out this week.

Play: DVD -- Kill Bill 2, Gothika, Bad Taste

How do you get from high-class thrillers to low-budget schlock flicks? This week's new releases show the way. Also, there's something called Star Wars on the way, apparently.

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.

Get the most out of iPhoto 08

Move beyond the basic functionality of iPhoto 08 with these 10 advanced tips.

Does the new Blu-ray Profile 1.1 make existing players obsolete?

As if buying a new HD player wasn't hard enough -- now there is a new standard to consider when purchasing a Blu-ray device.

How to setup your home theatre speakers

You don't have to be an electrician or an acoustics expert to get great surround sound from your home theatre system. Just follow the steps in this tutorial to setup your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.

Perfect Picture: 4 steps to DIY TV calibration

Watch our video to see how to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness and colour of your television to get optimum results.

Top 10 notebooks of February

January had budget offerings ruling the notebook roost, but in February desktop replacements snagged our top two spots, while ultra-portables also faired well.

TV aspect-ratio converter

Wide-screen TVs owners will find that their screens don't match up with the common 4:3 format of standard TV programs and those with traditional 4:3 TV screens often encounter letterbox bars when viewing DVDs. To find out exactly how much picture you'll be missing with either kind of TV, check out our aspect ratio calculator.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Xbox 360 vs PlayStation 3 vs Wii (updated)

Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which next generation games console will reign supreme?

Change of Heart: 3 DVD rental services reviewed

Can a DVD addict find happiness through a mail-order rental business?

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HT Cam to DVD 2.0

Turn your PC into a digital video recorder for a digital camcorder.

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Apple Mac OS Update 9.0.4

Update Mac OS 9, 9.0.2, or 9.0.3 for better performance.

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Gateway Solo 9100 Touchpad Driver 4.1.28 (5/98)

Get this Windows 95 touchpad driver from Gateway.

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Final Cut Pro Update 3.0.2

Update your registered copy of Final Cut Pro to version 3.0.2.

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iMac Firmware Update 4.1.9

Get this firmware update for iMacs with slot-loading CD or DVD drives.

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