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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?
Pioneer BDP-LX71
The Pioneer LX71 is a great Blu-ray player, despite a slow loading speed for interactive discs and the high price.
Reviews
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Philips 42PFL9632D Ambilight TV
A 1080p model with mutiple-mode Ambilight and anti-judder features, the 42PFL9632D performs well in movie mode.
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Denon DVD-1930
The Denon DVD-1930 is one of the best DVD players we've yet seen, with excellent features like HD upscaling and SACD playback -- proof that it pays to spend more on a good unit.
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Harman Kardon AVR 645
Not the most straightforward amp to use, but get the settings right, and the Harman Kardon AVR 645 rewards you with a rich home theatre experience.
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Sony STRDA5200ES
With its groundbreaking graphical user interface, three HDMI inputs, and excellent sound, the Sony STR-DA5200ES is outstanding and innovative A/V receiver, with only a handful of frustrations -- including some video upconversion issues -- spoiling the party.
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Pioneer PDP-5000EX
Whether you're watching standard- or high-defintion material, the Pioneer PDP-5000EX is one of the very best screens on the market.
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Samsung BD-P1000
Samsung's BD-P1000 is the first Blu-ray player to land in Australia. While it raises the bar for high-definition video with 1080p output, it also carries a lofty price tag.
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Panasonic DMR-ES15
Limited specification but affordable, easy-to-use and both the recording and playback performance is impressive.
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Toshiba 42WL58
Toshiba's 42WL58 does LCD technology proud, and it's a solid all-round performer if you've got cash to burn.
Features
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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What does an AV receiver actually do?
What does an AV receiver actually do? Is it worth the investment?
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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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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