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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 LG 42SL80YD is a 42-inch LCD television with a "borderless" design and Bluetooth connectivity.

LG 42SL90QD

The LG 42SL90QD is an edge-lit LED LCD television which includes unique features such as Bluetooth streaming and a "borderless" design.
Toshiba Regza 42RV600A

The Toshiba 42RV600A is a 42-inch LCD television that features a 1,300:1 native contrast and a full-HD picture.
Toshiba Regza 42XV600A

The Toshiba Regza 42XV600A is a 42-inch LCD which features a 100Hz mode, three HDMI ports and a native 1300:1 contrast ratio.
Toshiba REGZA 42ZV600A

The Toshiba REGZA 42ZV600A is a 42-inch LCD which features the company's ClearScan 200hz technology and USB playback.
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.
Sony BDVIT1000

The Sony BDVIT1000 is a stylish 5.1 home theatre system featuring Blu-ray playback and wireless rear speakers.
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.

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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?

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.
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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.
TV: LCD vs. DLP vs. plasma

High definition TVs are expensive. CNET helps you do your research before you commit on what type to buy.

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