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BenQ Joybee GP1
The BenQ Joybee GP1 is a small and impressive LED pico-projector, but you'll pay handsomely for the "wow" factor.
Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)
The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.
Reviews
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LG BD390
The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.
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Sharp LC42D77X
The Sharp LC42D77X is a great TV let down by poor sound. But if you have a sound system already then the set's belting image quality makes it worth considering.
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Sony Muteki HTDDW7500
If you fancy an imposing home theatre system that can also deliver the goods, the Sony Muteki HTDDW7500 gives you a lot of sound for little money.
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Onkyo TX-NR906
It's not often that we fall in love with a piece of equipment, but the Onkyo TX-NR906 receiver is the answer to our technological prayers.
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Harman Kardon AVR 355
Tailored towards the casual listener rather than Harman Kardon's usual hi-fi customers, the AVR 355 is solid, with great features, but somehow lacking.
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Mitsubishi Electric HC7000
The Mitsubishi HC7000 is an LCD-based projector which offers a 1080p resolution and advanced picture processing, and appears to sit at a good price point.
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Pioneer BDP-LX71
The Pioneer LX71 is a great Blu-ray player, despite a slow loading speed for interactive discs and the high price.
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Yamaha YSP-3000
If you can look past its limited video capabilities, the Yamaha YSP-3000 is an otherwise recommendable single-speaker solution for home theater buyers who don't want a traditional 5.1 channel surround system.
Features
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Monitors that do more than work
If you work at home or use your breaks for gaming, you need a monitor that excels at displaying productivity apps and delivers good DVD and gaming performance. Here are four recommendations.
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Which 42" Plasma is right for you?
Everybody wants one, and 42 inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?
News
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LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi
We've already seen the entry-level LG BD370, but now we've gotten a glimpse of the step-up Blu-ray player in LG's 2009 line-up: the BD390.
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Wireless Panasonic plasma just 1-inch thick
Panasonic's Z1 series is a set of 1-inch deep plasma TVs with all the features of the thicker V10 models.
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T-Visionarium: Behind the 360 degree 3D cinema
What do you get when you put two artists and a team of clever techies together in a dark room with a AU$1 million equipment budget? ZDNet.com.au visited the University of New South Wales iCinema centre to find out.
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Digital Life: The other half of the equation
As you're drooling over the latest sexy plasma or LCD TV, don't forget that you'll need surround sound audio to get a full home cinema experience.
DIYs and How-to
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What does an AV receiver actually do?
What does an AV receiver actually do? Is it worth the investment?
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Tips on buying a digital TV
CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
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DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - are kits or components right for you?
Whether you want to buy a home-theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.
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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.
Downloads
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AV Manager
software to operate multiple display units
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AV Manager Display System (Single Version)
Control multiple display units from your desktop PC.
The Explain Series
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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'.


















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