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OLED TV makers look to shift out of neutral
Samsung and LG say they intend to increase production of bigger TVs using the new technology, though that is still years away.
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.
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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Harman Kardon HS 100
The Harman Kardon HS 100's elegant good looks and sweet musicality may be enough for some buyers, but the pricey system lacks the oomph for convincing home-theatre duty.
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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.
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Yamaha YSP-1 Digital Sound Projector
While not audiophile-grade, the YSP-1 produces realistic surround sound without all the wires.
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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Freeview misunderstanding quashed, but SBS still wants new standard
The network needs MPEG-4 technology — a more efficient method for compressing digital TV signals than the MPEG-2 technology currently in use — to expand beyond its current two digital channels.
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Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs
Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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CNET monitor buying guide
Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
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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.
The Explain Series
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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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