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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. We examine what you should consider before buying.
How to get the best deal on a new TV
If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.
Reviews
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Pioneer BDP-120
The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.
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Samsung UA46B8000
The Samsung UA46B8000 is a storming LCD television: it features exquisite looks, excellent picture quality and a host of networking features.
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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.
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Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+
Not within everyone's ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. It's a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.
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Samsung UA40B7100
The Samsung UA40B7100 is the most "entertaining" television yet, and further evidence that the way forward for LCD televisions is in LED-backlighting.
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LG 42PQ60D
The LG 42PQ60D is a budget plasma that also performs like one. While design and picture quality are mostly good, we'd spend a little bit more on a Panasonic instead.
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Sony XEL-1
Sure, the Sony XEL-1 OLED is ludicrously expensive, but it is also hands-down the most impressive television we have ever seen. Read our Australian-first review.
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Marantz SR6003
Marantz is back in the game with its SR6003 receiver &mdash it features up-to-date audio decoding, superb sound and drop-dead gorgeous looks.
Features
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Buying a new TV
So, you're looking to buy a new television. Or maybe, you've bought yourself a TV and are looking to make the most of it. Where do you start?
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Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?
Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
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Best 1080p televisions
Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing the best 1080p televisions — all featuring the highest consumer resolution there is.
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Gaming and computer tips for TVs
Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.
News
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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.
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Freeview denies TVs stop working May 1
Freeview has strongly denied tabloid suggestions that your TV will stop working on 1 May, but it seems there's been a lot of "confusion" spread by both sides.
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CES 2009 preview: Televisions
This year's CES will bring the usual array of extremely large, easy-to-write-about televisions, as well as OLED, LED LCDs, 200Hz, dejuddering and ultrathins.
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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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720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?
Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
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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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CNET monitor buying guide
Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
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Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE
Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.
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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If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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