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Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?

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Reviews

  • LG BD370

    Cheap and very cheerful, the LG BD370 Blu-ray player is a fantastically optioned piece of blue laser finery, and a new benchmark for budget players.

  • Denon AVR-789

    The Denon AVR-789 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.

  • Denon AVR-1909

    The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.

  • Plextor PX-810SA DVD±RW

    The Plextor PX-810SA internal CD/DVD burner is quick for both ripping and burning. We like it.

  • Toshiba HD-XE1

    For getting the very best out of HD-DVDs, you really can't go wrong with the Toshiba HD-XE1.

  • LaCie d2 external Blu-ray burner

    The LaCie d2 Blu-ray burner offers good performance speeds, but it's still prohibitively expensive.

  • Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD player

    While it doesn't offer HDMI connectivity, the Xbox 360 HD DVD player matches up well against stand-alone HD DVD players, and it's a relative bargain at AU$249.95.

  • Canon XL H1

    Canon's semipro high-definition XL H1 video camera is a winner for event, reality, ENG and documentary shooters, but its price is high.

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Features

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  • HD sales climb but consumers still confused

    While some Australians are struggling to come to grips with the concepts surrounding high definition (HD), sales appear to be going through the roof.

  • Q&A: Xbox AU boss David McLean

    Microsoft's David McLean compares the Xbox 360 to the PS2, comments on the Australian Wii launch, and talks about the future of HD.

  • Blu-ray, HD DVD players: clunky, unimpressive

    Amid the glitz and ultra-cutting-edge high-tech gadgets spread over what seemed like the 30 or 40 square kilometres of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, if you wanted to find a 1980s-era VCR, there were two places to look: The Blu-ray and HD DVD exhibits.

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The Explain Series