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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.

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.

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Reviews

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.
Samsung SyncMaster XL2370

The stylish XL2370 impresses with its contrast ratio, thin screen and comparatively low power requirements. The price really stings though thanks to the LED backlight, and it's definitely not for colour professionals, but gamers are sure to like it a lot.
Hitachi SimpleDrive Mini 320GB

Hitachi's portable drive is a serviceable external drive that doesn't stand out in a market awash with them.
LG HLB54S

The HLB54S is LG's first Blu-ray sound bar and comes with a suite of value-added extras, but is more expensive than its rivals.
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.
Panasonic SC-HTB1

The Panasonic SC-HTB1 is the company's first soundbar and features two-way audio/video through a single HDMI cable.
Samsung HT-BD8200

The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.

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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.
Best home cinema devices of 2009

From Blu-ray players to home media streamers, CNET Australia looks at the best home cinema gadgets of the year.
Tech gifts for the geek who's got everything

Don't worry — there are a few genuinely new products on the Australian market this year, even if you're shopping for a gadget lover who is quick on the early adoption front. Here are some gift ideas for new products that they probably won't already own.
Top 5 tips for buying a PVR

So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.

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News

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.
Panasonic announces 2nd-gen portable Blu-ray players

Panasonic has announced its second-generation portable Blu-ray players, with two models this year: the DMP-B100 and DMP-B500.
Toshiba's new TV goes for hard Cell

Toshiba's new line of TVs based on the Cell processor enables PC-like extras and options.

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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.
Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
DIY home surveillance with a webcam

Too cheap to buy a real home security system? A webcam gets you part of the way there. We examine a few inexpensive ways to do it with an old computer and some home security software.
Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained

How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.

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Downloads

Need for Speed III: Hot Pursuit

Race cars in many modes, including police vs. speeder.
Speed Busters Even More Up-to-Date demo

Race all kinds of cars on lots of tracks.
Hard Drive Upgrader

Duplicate the contents of your hard drive.
Test Drive: Off-Road 2 demo (software version)

Race off-road vehicles over the river and through the woods.