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Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know
You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. We examine what you should consider before buying.
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.
Reviews
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Panasonic TH-42PX8A
The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.
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Dell Crystal
Although the performance is okay, Dell's Crystal is best left to those who want to prove they have money.
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Dell SE198WFP
The Dell SE198WFP is a 19-inch monitor which presents excellent value for money, and a decent level of performance as well. Check our Australian review.
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Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD player
While it doesn't offer HDMI connectivity, the Xbox 360 HD DVD player matches up well against stand-alone HD DVD players, and it's a relative bargain at AU$249.95.
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Pioneer PDP-427XDA
The Pioneer PDP-427XDA scores with a stylish design, a built-in HD tuner and impressive picture quality, particularly if the set's been professionally calibrated.
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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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Acer AT4220B
Acer's 42" LCD TV offers exceptional value for a low asking price.
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Acer Aspire 5675WLHi
The 5675WLHi is a poor man's way to HD DVD early adoption, but it clearly lacks the polish of its competitors.
Features
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Gaming and computer tips for TVs
Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.
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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.
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Connections in a snap
A good docking station or port replicator can make your laptop's homecoming much easier, consolidating all of your office peripherals and online connections into a single hookup. See which devices go a step further by transforming a notebook into a desktop PC.
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Which 42" Plasma is right for you?
Everybody wants one, and 42 inch plasma TVs are the hottest size in flat panel sets. But before you jump on the plasma bandwagon, which model offers the best TV experience?
News
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CES 2007: At CES, Gates tells what a geek wants
Bill Gates says his house is already wired to the hilt, with touch screens and high-definition displays. But, in the second installment of a two-part interview with CNET News.com, the Microsoft chairman admits he's ready to revamp his system to add "some vision and speech-type things."
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CES 2007: Sharp unveils world's largest LCD TV
At a press conference the day before the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas opens, Sharp unveiled what its calling the world's largest LCD television, a 108-inch (274cm) gargantuan set, under its AQUOS brand.
DIYs and How-to
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CNET monitor buying guide
Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.
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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.
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Tips on buying a digital TV
CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
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TV buying guide
Whether you want a new bedroom set or a massive home-theatre centrepiece, our CNET editors' guide gives you the full picture on shopping for a new TV.
Downloads
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WinI2C-DDC
Use DDC/CI protocol to control your desplay devices in Windows environment.
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WinI2C-DDC Lite
Manage display devices in Windows.
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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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.
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