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Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?
Update: which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
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.
Reviews
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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.
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BenQ E2400HD
The BenQ E2400HD is a 24-inch monitor that sacrifices features for price, but doesn't have enough going for it to best its competition.
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Dell S2409W
The Dell S2409W is a 24-incher that sacrifices features for price, but makes up for it in performance and ease of use.
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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.
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Apple iMac 24-inch (2009)
Apple made a number of changes to the 24-inch iMac, but making it available at this price is the most impressive. The rest of the updates are welcome, and Apple's multitasking capability remains unmatched.
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Onkyo TX-NR906
It's not often that we fall in love with a piece of equipment, but the Onkyo TX-NR906 receiver is the answer to our technological prayers.
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iLife '09
Apple iLife '09 is a great application suite for simple media organising and editing, and the addition of features like face recognition, geotagging and music lessons makes it worth the update.
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Harman Kardon AVR 355
Tailored towards the casual listener rather than Harman Kardon's usual hi-fi customers, the AVR 355 is solid, with great features, but somehow lacking.
Features
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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.
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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.
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Monitors that do more than work
If you work at home or use your breaks for gaming, you need a monitor that excels at displaying productivity apps and delivers good DVD and gaming performance. Here are four recommendations.
News
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3D: The great unwanted TV technology?
One of the most prolific technologies shown at this year's CES show was 3D. But is it the next big thing or an expensive joke?
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LG BD390 Blu-ray player includes built-in Wi-Fi
We've already seen the entry-level LG BD370, but now we've gotten a glimpse of the step-up Blu-ray player in LG's 2009 line-up: the BD390.
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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.
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Moxi DVR back from the dead
The Moxi turned up years ago, and was meant to go head-to-head with TiVo. Now it's back — but is it any better?
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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Having fun with Windows Vista
Windows Vista Media Center: There's more to Windows Vista than file structure and graphics engines.
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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.
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Tips on buying a digital TV
CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
Downloads
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MAGIX Xtreme PhotoStory on CD & DVD
Transform your images into rich slideshows with music and burn them to disc.
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Halide Pro
generate a hollywood film look with various visual effects
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Apple Cinema Tools
Final Cut Pro tools for film & 24P HD video
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PFHoe
low cost 3D camera match mover for DV and HD






















