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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.
Best televisions of 2009
With the year coming to a close we cast our eyes over the best televisions we've seen in the past year and what you should be spending your money on.
Reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
The WX1 is an excellent compact camera with a great feature set and speedy performance, but mixed photo quality makes it miss the mark.
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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.
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Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
Solid gameplay, challenging platform puzzles and a touch of whacky humour make Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier a good addition to Sony's much-loved series.
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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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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.
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Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G
The Sony 70-200mm lens is an excellent telephoto zoom choice for Alpha cameras, providing you've got deep pockets and strong, strong arms.
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Sony PlayTV (PS3)
The Sony PlayTV is an add-on for the PlayStation 3 that allows you to use your console as a fully-fledged, dual-tuner video recorder.
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DJ Hero
DJ Hero spells a new frontier in rhythm gaming of electrifying fun, but the cover charge is steep.
Features
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Xbox 360 vs. PlayStation 3 vs. Wii: Updated
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 or Wii — which game console should you buy?
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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.
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Compact cameras with HD video
Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
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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.
News
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3D Blu-ray standard outlined, includes PS3
PlayStation 3 owners will not need a new Blu-ray player to watch 3D films such as Up and Avatar, as the final specifications for 3D Blu-ray are announced.
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Sony ramps up PlayStation 3 video content
Gamers will be able to download movies to rent or buy directly from their PlayStation 3 within the next few months, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.
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Cheaper, bigger OLEDs coming in 2010
After a slow start, OLED, the next major screen technology, is likely to see a boost with a handful of new models expected to trickle into the Australian market next year.
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PlayTV ready for Aussie launch?
New patch released by Sony for the UK version of the PS3-based PVR adds in Australian TV support.
DIYs and How-to
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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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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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FAQ: The Australian iTunes store
We answer your questions about the Australian version of Apple's iTunes store.
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Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder
With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.
Downloads
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Sony PRD-155SB CD-ROM Discman Driver
Download the driver for the PRD-155SB Discman for Windows 95.
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Sony's PRD-150 CD-ROM Discman Driver
Download the driver for the PRD-150 CD-ROM Discman for Windows 95.
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Tanarus (small install)
Get into a tank battle with online opponents.
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Tanarus (large install)
Get into the battle with online opponents.
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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