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Yamaha DVD-S1700B

Yamaha is ignoring the high-def DVD scuffle, choosing to release two HDMI DVD players capable of displaying resolutions up to 1080p.

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Philips MCD908

The Philips MCD908 offers top-level features and build quality for a reasonable price -- unfortunately it doesn't quite have the performance to back it up.

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Samsung DVD-HD850

The Samsung DVD-850 will go down as one of the bargains of the year -- a next-generation DVD player that precedes models from every other mainstream brand.

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NAD T585

The NAD T585 is a very good universal player, with features and performance you won't find on more "cosmetically" minded devices -- but it's pricey.

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Marantz DV6001

The Marantz DV6001 is one of the best DVD players available at this price -- it boasts both CD and DVD upscaling and comes in an attractively slim package to boot.

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PCs now ready for Blu movies

Playback software supporting Blu-ray (BD) commercial movies, and video cards certified for High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) are now readily available, which means BD disc drives can now be used to their full potential.

Xbox 360 to get an onboard HD DVD drive?

Microsoft will attempt to compete with the PlayStation 3 by releasing the XBOX 360 Ultimate with an onboard HD DVD drive, according to a gadget magazine.

Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.

Sharp to release Blu-ray recorders with storage

Sharp is about to unleash some of the world's first Blu-ray recorders for HD television with four new models slated for release in Japan from next month.

Xbox 360 Elite dated and priced down under

Microsoft have announced the HDMI-enabled Xbox 360 Elite will be available in Australian stores by the end of August.

Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder

With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.

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.

Are all HDMI leads compatible with different versions of HDMI?

Can you please tell me if HDMI leads are compatible with the different versions of HDMI? Do I need a newer lead to access HDMI 1.3 or are the leads all the same and only the inputs outputs different?

How to connect your HDTV

In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

Unwrapped: Tips and tricks for your new laptop

You were extra good this year and got a new laptop ... so that you can work from home (oh, joy!). Here are three ways that you can also have some fun with your laptop in 2007.

Top 5 upscaling DVD players

Why upgrade to Blu-ray when you can get high-definition performance out of your existing collection with one of these upscaling DVD players?

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

HDMI 1.3 - is it worth waiting for?

HDMI 1.3 is touted as a major enhancement of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification. John Falcone looks at what it offers, and whether you should hold off purchases until AV gear with this HDMI update is more widely available.

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.

PS3's got game: plus Blu-ray, MP3 and more

We take an in-depth look at PS3's non-gaming attributes and cover what you need to know about how it handles Blu-ray and DVD movies, music, photos, Internet browsing and more.

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