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GPS buyer's guide
Prices for GPS devices and apps have come down in the last year and many of us are looking at jumping on the bandwagon. We take a look at how it works, why you should (or shouldn't) buy a GPS, as well as key features to look out for.
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.
Reviews
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TEAC LCDV3253HD
The TEAC LCDV3253HD offers a good deal of features and convenience, but doesn't really offer what we consider more important — performance.
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Apple LED Cinema Display (24-inch)
A new Cinema Display is certainly welcome, and hints towards more being released at next year's Macworld. We do feel, however, that Apple has shot itself in the foot by only providing a mini-DisplayPort input.
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Panasonic VIERA TX-32LXD80A
The Panasonic VIERA TX-32LXD80A is a strong performer for the price in terms of picture quality, but it's let down slightly by its lacklustre sound.
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Toshiba Regza 42AV500A
The Toshiba Regza 42AV500A is a great mid-range unit with an attractive price point. It's not perfect but it will certainly please the budget consumer.
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Panasonic TH-42PX8A
The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.
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B&W VM6
The B&W VM6 are surprisingly capable loudspeakers but the compact dimensions stunt their performance.
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LG 42PG60UD
The LG 42PG60UD is a large improvement on the LG plasma range and will no doubt suit anyone looking for a 720p television with style and quality.
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Panasonic TH-50PX80A
The Panasonic TH-50PX80A is a 50-inch plasma which features a resolution of 1366x768, support for the 24p standard and 3 HDMI ports.
Features
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Digital TV in Australia
The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.
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Top 5 upscaling DVD players
Why upgrade to Blu-ray when you can get high-definition performance out of your existing collection with one of these upscaling DVD players?
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HD TV World
We take you through the process of choosing, buying and making the most of, a high-definition television.
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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.
News
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Lensbaby goes ultrawide with lens adapter
Lensbaby is bringing a wider look to its line of selective-focus lenses, announcing the 0.42x Super Wide lens that expands its products' 50mm field of view to 21mm.
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New Jensen Touchscreen Multimedia System
The VM9423 Touchscreen Multimedia System is the first of six new Jensen models that will launch during the first half of 2009. This top-of-the-line system features a built-in HD radio tuner, integrated iPod connectivity, and iTunes tagging.
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Foxtel hit with 'technical difficulties' after billing change
Pay TV network Foxtel has left subscribers hanging on the telephone after it was hit by technical difficulties resulting from a migration to a new customer records keeping and access system.
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?
Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
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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.
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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.
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How to set up a subwoofer
Take our easy-to-follow procedures to integrate your powered subwoofer into a component-level home theatre system.
Downloads
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Anti Trojan Elite
Purge Trojan horses from your PC and manage system security issues.
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MacPilot
Access and tweak 900 hidden Leopard and Snow Leopard features.
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Watchman
Protect your files and monitor unwanted applications.
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Windows Winset
Optimize, clean up, and speed up your PC.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
Videos
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