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Yamaha YHT-492AU
Yamaha presents the YHT-492AU, a complete home theatre system in one big box, which is a fine choice if you're after no-fuss home theatre shopping.
Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD Theatre
The Polk Audio SurroundBar 360 DVD Theatre delivers excellent sound from a single speaker bar, with the lack of built-in Blu-ray being the only real sticking point.
Reviews
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Acer AT4220B
Acer's 42" LCD TV offers exceptional value for a low asking price.
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Apple Mac Pro
Apple's Mac Pro has design innovations that we hope will cross over to other systems. Its performance is as strong as you'd expect for a system in its class, and it's priced right, too. You might need more flexibility in your config options, especially for 3D design, but otherwise, the Mac Pro is as solid a professional-class PC as we've seen.
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Sony SVR-HD700
A pricey high-end PVR with plenty going for it, despite the limited EPG and lack of USB/Firewire connections.
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Apple iMac Core Duo (20-inch, 2.0GHz)
Apple's Intel-based iMac Core Duo boasts an enviable combination of a first-rate design, an impeccable software bundle, and the newfound ability to run Windows in addition to Mac OS X. You simply won't find a more feature-packed, versatile mainstream computer.
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Apple iMac G5 (2.1GHz, 20-inch)
Believe it or not, Apple still makes computers, even if its latest iMac seems more entertainment centre than home computer.
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EyeToy: Play 2
EyeToy: Play 2 is a worthy sequel to the original Play title, although it's still a title with a short shelf life and a need for multiple players.
Features
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CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide
Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.
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Newbie's guide to Facebook
What is Facebook and why should you use it?
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Frequent Photo Flubs: 15 picture pitfalls and how to avoid them
Brighter brights and whiter whites! Find out how to get the best pictures in our handy guide.
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Photo printers: Specs that matter
To help you choose a photo printer that's right for you, we've listed out the specs to watch out for.
News
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HP shrinks Firebird gaming PC with Voodoo
News of HP's new Firebird gaming PC leaked a few weeks ago, but the rumour has been confirmed as HP announces Firebird with VoodooDNA.
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DIY games for the Xbox
Microsoft released free developer tools on Monday that will allow amateurs to make their own video games.
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Digtial Life: It ain't what you've got, it's the way that you use it
The flashiest equipment in the world will be useless if you ignore ergonomics when setting up your desktop.
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DIY: Downloads that kill spyware
Spyware can hijack your browser's home page, display random pop-up ads, and track your surfing habits. Here are three apps to keep your PC spyware-free.
DIYs and How-to
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Renovating? Don't forget to network
Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.
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Print, save and organise your digital photos
Learn how to organise your images so that they're easy to find, safely backed up, optimised for printing and much more. Once your digital photographs are transferred to your PC, learn how to "process" them for the best possible results.
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Digital photo pro secrets
Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.
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Perfect Picture: 4 steps to DIY TV calibration
Watch our video to see how to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness and colour of your television to get optimum results.
Downloads
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Ideaspad 2005
Manipulate your information by moving, coping topics and sub topics branches.
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PC Construction Materials Estimator
Get help in the quantification of construction materials.
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Videodelic
powerful real time video art synthesizer



















