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720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.

Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

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Reviews

JVC DLA-HD350

JVC's DLA-HD350 improves even further on the remarkable blacks of the DLA-HD1, and coupled with its extreme sharpness and better brightness, this is a bargain of gargantuan proportions.
Fujitsu P50XHA58EB

The Fujitsu P50XHA58EB is a decent plasma screen but it has been eclipsed both in terms of price and performance by younger upstarts.
Epson EMP-TW1000

It may lack luxury functions, extended connectivity and the inky blacks of pricier models, but this is well offset by beautiful HD pictures, extended lens shift and ultra-short throw capabilities.
Sharp XV-Z21000

Sharp's XV-Z21000 is a top performer among 1080p projectors, and delivers a solid feature package and sleek design to boot.
JVC DLA-HD1

JVC's DLA-HD1 is a ground-breaking projector that beams out images with extremely natural colours and black levels. That said, it's not quite as sharp or as bright as some of its cheaper rivals.
Marantz VP11S1

The Marantz VP11S1 is currently the best 1080p one-chip DLP projector on the market, but it does come at a premium price point.
Optoma MovieTime DV10

A portable all-in-one DVD player and projector with excellent image quality.
Sony VPL-VW100 projector

On paper, Sony's VPL-VW100 is one of the most impressive home theatre projectors out there at the moment, boasting specs equal to some of the more expensive high-end models.

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Features

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.
HD TV 101: A beginner's guide

HD TV doesn't need to be an incomprehensible morass of technical terms, jargon and marketing hype, but it does have some unique requirements. In this guide, we'll take you through what to expect.
CES 2007: Home theatre preview

Interested in a sneak peek of what's heading our way in the not-so-distant future? Get your dose of home A/V buzz with CNET.com.au's Consumer Electronics Show 2007 preview.
HD TV resolution explained

Is there such a thing as high def and higher def? CNET helps cut through the hype surrounding the various formats of HD resolution.

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News

CES 2007: InFocus preps instant home theatre

The InFocus Play Big IN1 is an inexpensive DLP projector with an integrated DVD player and speaker to output sound.
Samsung's Blu-ray and LCD TV plans disclosed

David Steel, marketing vice president of Samsung's Digital Media Business, addresses Blu-ray, future products, and whether the company is ditching plasmas in favour of LCDs.
50-inch Pioneer plasma provides 1080p

1080p native resolution promises to deliver every detail of 1080i, the highest-resolution HDTV format, but until now it was only available in DLP and LCoS rear-projection HDTVs and flat-panel LCD HDTVs. Now 1080p is coming to plasma.
Should you pay for an extended warranty?

Selling extended warranties--also called service contracts--makes a lot of money for electronics stores. Should you pay for this extra protection or is it a rip-off?

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DIYs and How-to

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new TV

If you're lucky enough to unwrap a new HDTV this holiday season, make sure you've made these three lighting adjustments before settling down with your favourite movie.
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.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to aspect ratio

We'll take you step by step through the common aspect-ratio problems -- and their solutions -- on both standard and wide-screen televisions.
CNET.com.au's quick guide to TV types

Read our guide to the pros and cons of new, high-tech TVs, and you'll feel a whole lot more confident when you hit your local electronics store.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.