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Denon AVR-790
The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
Yamaha RX-V2065
The Yamaha RX-V2065 sounds as proficient with music as it does with movies and has much to offer as the centre of any home theatre system.
Reviews
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Olin 8-inch Digital Photo Frame with Printer
The Olin digital photo frame is such a novel concept that we can't help wonder why someone hasn't done this before. Fortunately, it works exactly how we want it to.
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Denon AVR-1910
The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
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Panasonic SC-BT207W
This is a well-featured system that will produce great looking Blu-ray and DVD images. Sound quality's generally pretty good, just don’t push it too far.
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Nokia BH-905
In terms of audio quality and comfort, the Nokia BH-905 is certainly one of the best stereo Bluetooth headsets out there.
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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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Pioneer BDP-120
The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX65
It's a good camera that can take some beautiful pictures, but for the price and the lack of extra features, the FX65 doesn't live up to our expectations of value — and its video quality is terrible.
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Canon IXUS 200 IS
Pairing a pretty touchscreen interface with a competent camera is always a good move, but we're a bit stuck as to what the 200 IS actually is: a touchscreen or a conventional compact.
Features
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Home cinema for under $1500
You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.
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MacBook Pro vs. the PC competition
Mac or PC? The war rages on. We've thrown the most recent 13-inch MacBook Pro and the closest PC to a Mac we've seen, the Asus U80V, into the ring for an all out brawl.
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Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
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Gaming and computer tips for TVs
Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.
News
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CES 2009 preview: Home audio
CES 2009 proves once again that audio has plateaued. Can't someone just make a simple player that does everything?
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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.
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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.
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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Subwoofer set-up guide
Merely buying a great subwoofer is no guarantee you'll wind up with great bass — properly setting it up in your home is crucial. This guide will tell you how to get the most from your subwoofer.
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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.
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Headphone Buying Guide
Headphones come in all shapes and sizes, spanning the gamut from small and sporty to large and professional. Junking the set supplied with your MP3 player is also the easiest way to improve its sound quality. We step you through the ins and outs, as well as the technical mumbo jumbo.
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What does an AV receiver actually do?
What does an AV receiver actually do? Is it worth the investment?
Downloads
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iVideo Converter
Utility for converting multimedia files.
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AV Music Morpher Gold
Edit audio files with live morphing algorithms and split voice and music from a track.
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AV Music Morpher
Morph voice, mix effects, change the tempo, and edit and convert audio files.
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AV MP3 Player Morpher
Play, rip, convert, burn, morph, add effects to, and record audio files.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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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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