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Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray Player

Pssst. Don't mention the war. The Toshiba BDX2000 is the company's first stab at a Blu-ray player and includes BD-Live and HD audio decoding.

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.
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.
Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.
Sony BDVIT1000

The Sony BDVIT1000 is a stylish 5.1 home theatre system featuring Blu-ray playback and wireless rear speakers.
Sony BDV-E800W

The Sony BDV-E800W is a 5.1 channel home theatre system that features an onboard Blu-ray player and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1

The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.
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.
JVC Everio GZ-HD5

The HD5 features a 60GB hard disk, high-def 1920x1080 recording and a 10x optical zoom lens. Unfortunately, it records in JVC's MPEG2-TS format, rather than the more popular AVCHD format.

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.
Compact cameras with HD video

Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. We examine what you should consider before buying.
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.

Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV

Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.
Foxtel launches Next Generation service

Foxtel launched its re-branded "Next Generation" service in Sydney today in a lavish "rocket-themed" event with 30 new channels, a handful of new services and updated pricing.
Foxtel adds channels, doubles price?

Pay TV operator Foxtel could be almost doubling the price of its basic plan next week when it announces 30 new channels and iQ recorders for every customer.
No Beatles on iTunes tomorrow

An EMI executive has come out and said there'll be no Liverpudlian love on iTunes for Beatles Day.

Wipe your hard drive clean

Get out your virtual scrub brush and let's get busy.
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.
How to reset and update Foxtel HD+

Want to make sure you've got the latest software for your Foxtel iQ2, or just need to reset it if something goes wrong? Follow our easy guide.
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.

DVD to PS3 Converter

Convert DVD to PS3 video MP4 and audio MP3.
Soundbase

Organize and manage your sound files.
Disk Drive Security

Hide, lock, disable autorun feature of your local, network, USB, and Floppy drives.
Easy Private Disk

Lock and encrypt folders, HDD drives, and USB drives.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.