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Home cinema systems: 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.
Panasonic Viera TH-P50V10A
The Panasonic Viera TH-P50V10A is a 50-inch plasma that features great pictures but only so-so sound. There are better value models in the Viera range.
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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Panasonic Viera TH-P46G10A
The Panasonic Viera TH-P46G10A is the best plasma we've seen in the past 12 months, and is perhaps the best TV on the market.
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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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Panasonic SC-PT870
The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good system, offering decent-quality surround sound and very good picture performance.
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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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Seagate FreeAgent Theater
Its poor video support means it's not perfect, but if you have a FreeAgent portable hard drive it's quite a capable photo and audio streamer.
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. We examine what you should consider before buying.
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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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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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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.
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 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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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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Sony and Panasonic give away BD players
Sony has followed on Panasonic's heels (who followed on LG's and Sony's before it) to give away a Blu-ray player with its Bravia TVs.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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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.
Downloads
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Electronics Reviews
Love Electronics as much as we do? Want to make sure you dont waste time and money on a dud? We can help with our Electronics Reviews Guide.See...
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EGO City Invasion
Launch price of .99!EGO City Invasion is a castle defense / action shooter game exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch! Developed by...
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EGO City Invasion FREE
EGO City Invasion is a castle defense / action shooter game exclusively for the iPhone and iPod Touch! Developed by award-winning developer Punch...
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Battle Shock
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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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