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Five years of home theatre: The highs and lows

CNET Australia has turned five years old, and so we look at some of the big events and technologies in this time, and what's on the horizon.

Toshiba 46XV500A

The Toshiba 46XV500A 46-inch LCD is the company's best yet, but it's got a lot of competition from TVs with more sophisticated performance and features.

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Reviews

  • Pioneer BDP-LX71

    The Pioneer LX71 is a great Blu-ray player, despite a slow loading speed for interactive discs and the high price.

  • Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100

    If you are in the market for a high quality television but have limited space, the Sony Bravia KDL-32D3100 will certainly fit the bill nicely.

  • Sony BDPS500B

    The Sony BDPS500B is an excellent sonic performer and will upscale your DVD collection — but it's outshone by cheaper players for Blu-ray playback.

  • Sony KDL46W3100

    The Sony KDL-46W3100 is an excellent performer as far as colour, contrast and detail are concerned -- only some ghosting issues dampen our spirits.

  • Onkyo TX-SR875

    If you want an AV receiver that has plenty of power and supports the latest high definition audio, the Onkyo TX-SR875 should be on your shopping list.

  • Panasonic Viera TX-32LXD700A

    The Panasonic TX-32LXD700 currently stands as Panasonic's flagship LCD TV — so we're happy to say it has the features and performance quality to do its position proud.

  • Philips 42PFL9632D Ambilight TV

    A 1080p model with mutiple-mode Ambilight and anti-judder features, the 42PFL9632D performs well in movie mode.

  • Sony RHTG800

    The Sony RHTG800 is an unusual take on the HTIB, but it looks good and works well. However, the sound quality isn't the best and the price is high.

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Features

  • 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.

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  • Blade Runner Final-ly comes to Blu-ray and HD DVD

    Fans of classic science fiction will be dancing in the streets (or alone in their underpants) when Blade Runner: The Final Cut is released on Blu-ray and HD DVD next month.

  • FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray

    Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win?

  • Toshiba next-gen recorder slated for year's end

    Toshiba executives said they will release a next-generation DVD recorder by year's end as part of their new product plans.

  • HD DVD vs. Blu-ray: who cares?

    Since its 1997 debut, the DVD format has gone on to become perhaps the biggest success in the history of home theatre and consumer electronics. But will the current king of the video hill still be number one by the time it hits its 10th birthday?

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DIYs and How-to

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