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Sony Bravia KDL40ZX1
The Sony Bravia KDL40ZX1 is a beautiful looking television, and while picture quality is generally good it's restrained by a first-gen wireless technology.
What's hot in AV: CEDIA 2008
The CEDIA 2008 show on the Gold Coast is the closest thing we have to CES in Vegas, and we went along to find some of Australia's newest AV gear.
Reviews
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Fujitsu P50XHA58EB
The Fujitsu P50XHA58EB is a decent plasma screen but it has been eclipsed both in terms of price and performance by younger upstarts.
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Toshiba 47WL66
Huge screen with a stylish design but lacking in picture quality.
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InFocus ScreenPlay 777
If you have to have the best in home cinema, then a 3-chip projector is as good as it gets.
Features
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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. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.
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CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.
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HD TV World
We take you through the process of choosing, buying and making the most of, a high-definition television.
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The more pixels, the merrier?
The number of pixels on a television panel, or its native resolution, determines the amount of detail you'll see on screen. So, it's worth paying more for higher resolutions... or is it?
News
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Pioneer to halt plasma production?
Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.
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Teaching plasma to follow LCD's lead
The energy-hog televisions are losing ground to their cheaper counterparts. But developers hope that will change with improved technologies.
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Don't bury the tube TV quite yet
As consumers continue to scoop up CRTs, it appears the reports of the demise of the old-style sets have been greatly exaggerated.
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High-def buyers face upgrade headaches
Australians may be snapping up high definition (HD) capable equipment, but movie studios and technology vendors face a potential public relations disaster if they can't help consumers avoid compatibility problems that could potentially force consumers to repurchase equipment down the road.
DIYs and How-to
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Tips on buying a digital TV
CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
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DIY: How to buy a home theatre system - 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.
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Surround sound buying guide
If you're feeling surrounded by questions instead of ambient sound, you've come to the right place. We have suggestions on how to shop for everything surround, from receivers to speakers to full home-theatre systems.
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CNET.com.au's quick guide to TV types
Read our guide to the pros and cons of new, high-tech TVs, and you'll feel a whole lot more confident when you hit your local electronics store.
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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