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Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2100
The smaller cousin of the 2200 is surprisingly more interesting than you'd expect, although it's still somewhat eclipsed by the streaming capabilities of other units.
Linksys Media Center Extender DMA2200
The MCE DMA2200 is probably the best media streaming device we've ever tested. It only works with Windows Vista, but for streaming media from a PC to the TV, it's ideal.
Helios X5000 HD Network Media Player
When the X5000 works, it's amongst the very best home media centres we've ever played with. It's not perfect, however, in both design and implementation.
HP Pavilion Media Centre M7390
A marked improvement over HP's previous media centre offerings, the m7390's powerful internal components and free IceGuide subscription look certain to justify its high price tag.
Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player
While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.
Can Sony click with download store?
Scores of companies are betting there's gold in helping go-go commuters and road warriors catch the latest episodes of 24 and Grey's Anatomy. Will Sony join the race?
DRM this, Sony!
This week, the news came out that Sony's been secretly installing Trojan-horse-like technology with its digital rights management (DRM) software--and doing it when you're just innocently playing a CD. We wish we could say we're shocked, but DRM's been creeping toward unacceptable for a long time now. Is it too late for consumers?
HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: who cares?
Since its 1997 debut, the DVD format has gone on to become perhaps the biggest success in the history of home theatre and consumer electronics. But will the current king of the video hill still be number one by the time it hits its 10th birthday?
Finding harmony among iPod rivals
Push to develop a universal dock that a range of music players can plug into could help loosen Apple's grip.
DIY: Vinyl resurrection - Turn LPs and tapes into digital media files
Follow our guide to digitising your dusty records and cassettes, and you can put your old turntable on eBay.
How to make your music sound better
From noise-cancelling headphones to software tweaks, we show you how to get the most out of your music -- and highlight some must-have products for tune lovers.
CNET's glossary of music terms
Confused by the jargon? Our glossary will help explain commonly used terms related to digital music.
Build the perfect baby video
With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.
CNET monitor buying guide
Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
Media Center 2005 -- What do you get?
Looking for a quick lowdown on what you get with the Australian version of Microsoft's brand-new Media Center 2005 OS? Look no further.
CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.
Feelin' the vibe at Intel's Viiv launch
Intel, accompanied by a slew of launch partners, today unleashed Viiv on the Australian market. More of a platform than a product, Intel is hoping that Viiv will do for the lounge room PC what its Centrino brand has done for Wi-Fi notebooks.
Vinyl rules: shopping for turntables in the digital age
Remember the old record player that you put out to pasture 15 or 20 years ago? Turns out that that "dead" technology offers the potential for sound quality that's far superior to what you're hearing from your CD collection or your MP3 player.
Best of CeBIT Australia 2006
CeBIT Australia attracted around 30,000 people last week to its computer expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. Here are our top picks from what we saw and CNET.com.au's CeBIT 2006 People's Choice Award the best consumer product or service.
H264 WebCam 2.36
Detect, capture, and record videos and manage up to 8-channels video and audio input.
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CEDIA Gold Coast 2006: home entertainment expo
CNET.com.au headed up to the Gold Coast for the CEDIA Expo (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) last week to check out the latest in home theatre technology and design. Take a look at the most innovative products in our photo gallery.
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