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Extreme home cinema: Most ludicrous AV set-ups ever

Welcome to CNET Australia's round-up of 10 of the most awesome (and occasionally awful) home-cinema installations on the planet.

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.
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.
Sharp LC40LE700X

The Sharp LC40LE700X is an LED-backlit television that comes in at a very reasonable price, and features great sound and decent picture quality.
LG BD390

The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.
Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player

With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.
Sharp LC42D77X

The Sharp LC42D77X is a great TV let down by poor sound. But if you have a sound system already then the set's belting image quality makes it worth considering.
Sony Muteki HTDDW7500

If you fancy an imposing home theatre system that can also deliver the goods, the Sony Muteki HTDDW7500 gives you a lot of sound for little money.
Asus Eee Box B206

For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.

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.
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?
CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.
Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

Panasonic optimistic about 3D TV

Panasonic is hoping to capitalise on James Cameron's new 3D film Avatar by launching its own 3D technology for the home at CEATEC in Japan this week.
Panasonic claims improved 24p plasma playback

Panasonic tried and failed to implement 24p with its plasmas last year, but, according to the company, it has improved its processing for this year with the V10 series.
Sony promotes new Blu-ray players, format

Sony has unveiled two new Blu-ray players this week cheaper than the PlayStation 3, and announced plans to promote the Blu-ray format.
NHK smashes the 4K image barrier

Japanese broadcaster NHK has developed display technologies capable of displaying 32-megapixels of information, or 16 times more detail than high-definition consumer panels.

YouTube: Guide to advanced features

YouTube is massively popular and incredibly simple to use, but it also has a few powerful features that are tucked away. This guide aims to help you learn how to use some of these advanced features and to serve as a simple reference page.
Having fun with Windows Vista

Windows Vista Media Center: There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to buying a home theatre projector

Our quick guide helps you identify the key features that matter most when shopping for a projector.
Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.

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MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD

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