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Altech Maestro Pro 2 (Blu-ray Edition)
Early adopters will love the Pro 2's excellent media centre features, but the current dearth of Blu-ray content will deter many.
Samsung HT-BD2
The Samsung HT-BD2 delivers the sort of top-notch video quality you'd expect from the world's first HTIB with built-in Blu-ray — but its high price, average audio quality, and lack of extras make it tough to recommend.
Sony BDPS500B
The Sony BDPS500B is an excellent sonic performer and will upscale your DVD collection — but it's outshone by cheaper players for Blu-ray playback.
Samsung BD-P1500
The Samsung BD-P1500 is a Blu-ray player which features an HD Audio Bitstream output and an Ethernet port for firmware updates.
Panasonic DMR-BW500
The Panasonic DMR-BW500 is Australia's first Blu-ray recorder and while it isn't a bargain, it is one of the most feature complete PVRs on the market.
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?
Has Blu-ray won the format war?
The war is over. Well, that's the buzz from CES, where everyone's talking about Warner Bros' suspiciously timed decision to dump HD DVD and become a Blu-ray-only studio.
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.
Sony promotes new Blu-ray players, format
Sony has unveiled two new Blu-ray players this week cheaper than the PlayStation 3, and announced plans to promote the Blu-ray format.
PS3 to get DTS-HD Master Audio support
Sony's PlayStation 3 is set to support one of the most sought-after audio formats -- DTS-HD Master Audio -- with a new firmware update.
Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained
How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.
Does the new Blu-ray Profile 1.1 make existing players obsolete?
As if buying a new HD player wasn't hard enough -- now there is a new standard to consider when purchasing a Blu-ray device.
Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital
Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to surround sound formats
Everything you need to know about surround sound formats, explained by our experts -- now including the upcoming Dolby Digital Plus and DTS HD formats.
How to connect your HDTV
In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.
Blu-ray & HD DVD reach Australia, sort of
Next-generation DVD players are finally washing up on Australian shores. Trouble is, there's no content to go with them. Asher Moses gives you the low-down.
Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?
Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?
PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more
We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.
Format wars: the tech that should have won
Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.
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.
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On the floor at Sony.Experience More
CNET.com.au attended the annual Sony.Experience More showcase to check out the latest from the Japanese electronics giant.
The CEDIA 2008 show on the Gold Coast is the closest thing we have to CES in Vegas, and we went along to find some of Australia's newest AV gear.
Check out our detailed pics of what Australians will get inside the retail box of Sony's next-generation console.
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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