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Philips 42PFL7403D

The Philips 42PFL7403D is a solid 1080p television, which shows particular strengths with HD content, but you'll need to tweak it to get the best results.

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NEC PXT-32XD3

The NEC PXT-32XD3 is a quaint 32 inch plasma that boasts a great bunch of features, decent image quality and a rock bottom price.

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Samsung SyncMaster 275T

The Samsung 275T is an excellent screen -- it's just pipped at the post by Dell's offering.

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Sharp Aquos LC-52PD7X

Sharp has ticked all the boxes for launching a seriously tantalising LCD offering, including larger size options, HD tuners, 1080p resolution and a stylish design.

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Yamaha DVD-S1700B

Yamaha is ignoring the high-def DVD scuffle, choosing to release two HDMI DVD players capable of displaying resolutions up to 1080p.

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High-def buyers face upgrade headaches

Australians may be snapping up high definition (HD) capable equipment, but movie studios and technology vendors face a potential public relations disaster if they can't help consumers avoid compatibility problems that could potentially force consumers to repurchase equipment down the road.

PS3 to launch in Australia on 23 March

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe confirms PS3 launch date of 23 March for Australia.

High-cost gear hobbled by high-def ignorance, survey finds

A new survey has found that two-thirds of high-definition-capable TV owners lack an HDTV set-top box and half of consumers mistakenly believe that DVDs already offer HD video. Vendors, David Braue explains, have their work cut out for them in educating the public about the new technology.

Foxtel upgrades to HD+

Foxtel has officially announced its new high definition service, to be called HD+, and named the four exclusive channels set to be available for its mid-year launch.

Seven dips toes into the HD multi-channel waters

Viewers watching Channel Seven's HD channel 10.30pm on Monday night would have witnessed Australia's first tentative steps into the world of commercial multi-channelling.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

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.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new laptop

You were extra good this year and got a new laptop ... so that you can work from home (oh, joy!). Here are three ways that you can also have some fun with your laptop in 2007.

Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

Aussie filmmakers talk high-def

We took to the Tropfest 2007 red carpet to ask some of the finalists and film industry guests for their thoughts on shooting films in high-definition format.

Top high definition camcorders

High-def camcorders, while not exactly cheap, are now more affordable then ever. CNET Australia picks the best from this year's litter.

Blu-ray and HD DVD movies in Australia: Update

High-definition DVD content is finally hitting Australian shores. We look at what titles are available and what's on the horizon.

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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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