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Optima 42-inch plasma TV

Local computer manufacturer Optima has taken a serious plunge into the consumer electronics world by launching two new plasma TV sets (42-inch/106cm and 50-inch/127cm) aimed at the “value-conscious home theatre enthusiast”.

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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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LG 42LP1D 42-inch LCD television

LG follows up its integrated plasmas with a range of new LCD televisions featuring built-in high definition digital tuners.

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NEC PXT-42SVI 42-inch plasma television

NEC is heading in the right direction price-wise with its new plasma, the PXT-42SVI, which offers decent if uninspiring specs.

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Hitachi 42PD8800TA 42-inch plasma television

As well as some impressive specs, Hitachi's new plasma, the 42PD8800TA, boasts a motorised stand that couch potatoes will love.

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Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma

Panasonic has unveiled its 2008 range of televisions and home theatre in Sydney with HD recorders and plasmas high on its priority list.

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

New ASUS Eee TV, desktop PC and monitor

ASUS has gone Eee crazy, and we're trembling with anticipation.

Samsung introduces 3D plasma

Samsung announced a pair of 3D-ready plasma HDTVs at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show.

Teaching plasma to follow LCD's lead

The energy-hog televisions are losing ground to their cheaper counterparts. But developers hope that will change with improved technologies.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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.

Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

Top 5 plasma TVs

Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high definition content. We look at five of the best.

HD TV 101: A beginner's guide

HD TV doesn't need to be an incomprehensible morass of technical terms, jargon and marketing hype, but it does have some unique requirements. In this guide, we'll take you through what to expect.

HD TV resolution explained

Is there such a thing as high def and higher def? CNET helps cut through the hype surrounding the various formats of HD resolution.

The more pixels, the merrier?

The number of pixels on a television panel, or its native resolution, determines the amount of detail you'll see on screen. So, it's worth paying more for higher resolutions... or is it?

A camper van for the land and sea

What could possibly be better than a million-dollar motor home outfitted with state-of-art technology? One that goes in the water, of course.

Philips gets Ambi-dextrous

Philips unveiled its latest range of AV products with a combination of drag queens, unfeasibly large gaming speakers, and plenty of bling.

Seeing the world in 3D

Expect to see more opportunities for three-dimensional viewing show up on TVs, mobile phones and beyond.

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