Tags: 42 inch, 5.1, cinema, rear

Panasonic Viera TH-L42S10A

The Panasonic Viera TH-L42S10A is the company's largest LCD yet and features three HDMI ports and a relatively high energy efficiency of 4 stars.

The Q Acoustics 2000 Cinema Package is a 5.1 speaker pack that boasts an excellent build, great sound and a reasonable price tag.

Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A

For a budget plasma, the Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A certainly doesn't perform like one and boasts a significant improvement on last year's models.
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player

With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.
Panasonic SC-PT870

The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good system, offering decent-quality surround sound and very good picture performance.
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.
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.
Yamaha YHT-492AU

Yamaha presents the YHT-492AU, a complete home theatre system in one big box, which is a fine choice if you're after no-fuss home theatre shopping.
LG 42PQ60D

The LG 42PQ60D is a budget plasma that also performs like one. While design and picture quality are mostly good, we'd spend a little bit more on a Panasonic instead.
Toshiba 42XV560A

Only a lick of paint separates the Toshiba 42XV550A and the 42XV560A, but do they have the goods to cut it in the wild?

Reinvigorate your Mac

Make your old Mac feel new again.
Look, Ma - No wires: Home cinema kits with wireless speakers

Eliminate some of those pesky cables from your surround-sound set up with these "wireless" home cinema systems.
Which 42" Plasma is right for you?

Everybody wants one, and 42 inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?

Panasonic LCD TVs finally get LED treatment

Panasonic unveiled its newest 42-inch LCD at the CES show in Las Vegas and it is the company's first to incorporate LED-backlighting.
Telstra, NAB and Visa turn mobiles into credit cards

Telstra, National Australia Bank and Visa have joined forces to test out near field communications (NFC) -- a technology which allows users to pay for goods by placing their mobile phone on a reader.
Samsung updates DLPs, reinvents the wheel

DLP HDTV heavy-hitter Samsung has announced four new big-screen rear-projection units.
Hollywood looks to BitTorrent for distribution

Hollywood looks to BitTorrent for distribution

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.
How to set-up 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 set-up your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.
Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.
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.

Jack Orlando: A Cinematic Adventure

Solve a crime in this animated detective adventure.
Adobe Premiere Update

Update your registered copy of Adobe Premiere 5.1 to version 5.1c.
nVidia Personal Cinema with GeForce2 and GeForce3 Drivers (Windows 95/98/Me)

Update Windows 95/98/Me drivers for your GeForce2/GeForce3-based Personal Cinema from nVidia.
nVidia Personal Cinema with GeForce2 and GeForce3 Drivers (Windows 2000/XP)

Update Windows 2000/XP drivers for your GeForce2/GeForce3-based Personal Cinema from nVidia.