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GM demos laser head-up display

Car maker GM is working with Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Southern California to develop a new head-up display system that outlines the road and potential hazards with lasers.

No Avatar 3D Blu-ray this year

Avatar is seen as the movie that will spearhead the uptake of 3D television, but hopes that it will come out in November have been dashed and it may not come out until 2012.

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Reviews

HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0

The HDI Dune BD Prime 3.0 is an excellent video streamer and CD player, but unfortunately it doesn't quite pass muster as a Blu-ray player.
Samsung BD-C6900

Samsung's got a range of new 3D TVs on offer, but there's not much point in getting one without its companion 3D Blu-ray player.
Ricoh CX3

Ricoh has finally hit the nail on the head with the CX3, it has the right balance between features, performance and affordability.
Dell Inspiron Zino HD

While our review sample doesn't quite have the power to be a usable HTPC, if you're willing to spend a little more Dell offers the upgrades to get there.
Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray Player

Toshiba's BDX2000 Blu-ray player is a little light on features, but offers great picture and audio quality at an affordable price.
Denon S-5BD

The Denon S-5BD is an integrated Blu-ray home theatre system and one of the first to support the new HDMI 1.4 standard.
Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player

The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.
TiVo 320 Media Device

The TiVo 320 Media Device has received a little storage bump, and despite competition from Sony's PlayTV it is still one of the best value-for-money PVRs on the market.

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Features

3D TV FAQ

CNET experts answer 20 common questions about 3D display technology for TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3 and other home theatre equipment.
What is Freeview?

There's been a lot of buzz about Freeview lately, but very little talk about what it actually is. Read our comprehensive guide on what it's about and what you need to be able to watch Freeview.
Resolution, scaling and jaggies demystified

You've probably come across these jargon terms in reviews and brochures, but do you really know what they mean with reference to HD displays?
Intel's latest processors: What you need to know

With a host of new features over previous-generation chips, Intel's new Core processor line-up offers more than just a speed bump.

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News

It's horror stories like this that will kill 3DTV

Remember how virtual reality was going to be the Next Big Thing? What happened to that? Well, one of the developers of VR technology says it's the same thing that will happen to 3DTV.
Panasonic Japan launches 3D Blu-ray recorder

3D is just starting to capture the imagination in Australia, but Panasonic Japan is already bringing out a 3D Blu-ray recorder in April.
Some non-tablet announcements we'd love to see from Apple

If Steve Jobs and company are paying attention, we've got a handful of requests for the upcoming Apple press event.
Foxtel to begin 3D in 2011

With CES 2010 abuzz with 3D TV announcements, cable provider Foxtel has said it is planning to begin 3D broadcasts of its own in 2011.

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DIYs and How-to

Home cinema systems: 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.
Please Explain: AMOLED

The LED screens in your mobile gadgets are about to get whupped by brighter and better AMOLED displays.
3 tips to extend your camera battery's life

Struggling to squeeze out some more shots from your digital camera? Here are three useful tips that you can put into action right now to conserve battery power and make sure you don't miss that vital moment.
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.

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Downloads

Amazing AVI Screensaver

Enliven your screen with animation.
Compaq Video Support for Deskpro 2000

Get Compaq Video Support for Deskpro 2000 for DOS and Windows 3.x.
Compaq Deskpro 2000/4000 Graphics Drivers for CL 5436/5446

Get the Compaq Deskpro 2000/4000 graphics drivers for CL 5436/5446 for Windows 95.
Compaq LTE 5000 Video Drivers

Install the Compaq LTE 5000 video drivers for Windows NT 3.51.