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Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A
For a budget plasma, the Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A certainly doesn't perform like one and boasts a significant improvement on last year's models.
Top 5 plasma TVs
Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high-definition content. We look at five of the best.
Reviews
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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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Panasonic DMP-B15
The Panasonic DMP-B15 is Australia's first portable Blu-ray player and features an 8.9-inch screen and LAN network functions.
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Panasonic SA-BX500
The Panasonic SA-BX500 sounds OK but is too hard to recommend because of too many limitations for its asking price. The wireless surround pack works well, but just adds expense to an under-featured receiver.
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Panasonic TH-42PX8A
The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.
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Panasonic HDC-SD5
The Panasonic HDC-SD5 delivers fantastic HD video and accessible but clever features in a petite package — we just wish it had more memory.
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Samsung LA40F7
The LA40F7 is a nice complement to Samsung's first Australian Blu-ray player, the BD-P1000. Despite some issues with blacks, it shines with the right HD content and will be a future-proofed investment as more next-generation video comes on the market.
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Panasonic Viera TH-65PV600A
This 65-inch, 1080p addition to the Viera range was designed to partner Panasonic's first Blu-ray player, the DMP-BD10.
News
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Can Panasonic save plasma?
Pioneer and NEC have exited the plasma market, leaving the mantle of responsibility on Panasonic's shoulders. But can the best technology survive?
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Panasonic claims improved 24p plasma playback
Panasonic tried and failed to implement 24p with its plasmas last year, but, according to the company, it has improved its processing for this year with the V10 series.
DIYs and How-to
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Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE
Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.
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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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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