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Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything

Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.

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. We examine what you should consider before buying.

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Reviews

  • Panasonic DMP-B15

    The Panasonic DMP-B15 is Australia's first portable Blu-ray player and features an 8.9-inch screen and LAN network functions.

  • Sony BDP-S350

    The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player — especially if you can find it for less than AU$400.

  • Yamaha RX-V1700

    The Yamaha RX-V1700 is a mostly solid AV receiver with an attractive feature package and excellent sound, but you might be able to find a better overall value.

  • Mitsubishi Electric HC900 projector

    Mitsubishi Electric is aiming squarely at the entry level home theatre consumer with its new HC900 projector.

  • InFocus ScreenPlay 4805

    The ScreenPlay 4805 has its limitations, but all up it represents very good value compared to many other so-called entry level projectors on the market.

  • Sanyo Z3

    Sanyo's Z3 is an impressive LCD home theatre projector with a high resolution capable of displaying High Definition television (HDTV) signals.

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Features

  • Best of CES Awards

    Since 2006, CNET has presented the Best of CES Awards, given to the top products in 10 categories as well as one coveted Best in Show award. See the gadgets that topped our list for this year, and find out the People's Voice winner, decided by more than 10,000 member votes.

  • Must-have HD TV add-ons

    Hesitant to buy an HD TV because you are not sure what to get out of it? Find out what extras will make your HD TV experience perfect in our must-have list.

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  • OLED, 3D displaying the future

    Ceatec exhibitors show off prototype displays for our mobile devices and televisions, including a display measuring just 0.3 millimetre thick.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Home-theatre dilemma: projector or TV?

    We should all be so lucky as to have this existential crisis on our hands. How do I perfectly equip my home theatre? Should I go with a projector or a giant television set? I've recently been converted to the projector camp. Here's why.

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DIYs and How-to

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The Explain Series

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