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Tech you loved in 2004

Here are some of the products our readers were passionate about in 2004, and the reasons they thought they were great.

Sanyo PLV-Z3000

Sanyo's affordable 1080p front projector has its share of flaws, but still represents respectable value in its category.

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Reviews

  • Panasonic PT-AE3000

    The Panasonic PT-AE3000 is a 3LCD projector which features a native 1080p resolution, three HDMI ports and "Frame Creation technology".

  • Mitsubishi Electric HC7000

    The Mitsubishi HC7000 is an LCD-based projector which offers a 1080p resolution and advanced picture processing, and appears to sit at a good price point.

  • Samsung SyncMaster 226BW

    Given its gaming credentials, it's no surprise the Samsung SyncMaster 226BW is best for games, but it's expensive and feature-poor.

  • InFocus IN78

    With the PlayBig IN78, InFocus cushions its 1080p no-show with a tweaked version of its popular 720p PlayBig home theatre projectors now featuring Imaging Science Foundation 3C professional calibration support.

  • Mitsubishi HC3000

    Despite limited installation flexibility, the Mitsubishi HC3000 is one of the best values in DLP front projectors available today.

  • InFocus IN72 projector

    Projector specialist InFocus has dropped the ScreenPlay tag from its home theatre line-up with the new -Play Big" range. The IN72 is the entry model in the series.

  • BenQ PE8720

    The BenQ PE8720 delivers class-leading performance with style and convenience, but at a healthy AU$9,999 price tag.

  • Sony Grand Wega 42-inch (KFE42A10)

    Sony's LCD rear projection Grand Wega TV presents good images but the price point comparative to similar technologies makes this a hard product to recommend.

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Features

  • Budget cineplex: home-theatre projectors

    Got a big space on your wall? Don't want to get a boxy big-screen TV and can't afford a plasma? Then you may want to consider a budget home-theatre projector.

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  • LCD TV prices to drop: BenQ

    Don't rush if you're thinking of buying that big screen LCD TV this weekend. BenQ's local head is tipping prices in the 20" and 30" range will fall significantly within a month, some by up to AU$1000.

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