Tags: electronics, flat panel

Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

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.

Samsung HT-BD1255

Despite the rather plastic look and feel, this Samsung system offers plenty for the money and its audio and visual performance are both rather good for a HTIB system.
Sharp LC42D77X

The Sharp LC42D77X is a great TV let down by poor sound. But if you have a sound system already then the set's belting image quality makes it worth considering.
Samsung LA46A750

The Samsung LA46A750 is part of Samsung's new 7 Series and features stunning design, an Ethernet port and the second generation of the company's 100Hz technology.
Sanyo PLV-Z2000

Despite some performance shortcomings of the Sanyo PLV-Z2000 projector, it's nonetheless a competent and feature-rich 1080p entry.
Philips DVDR9000H

The Philips DVDR9000H is a feature-packed and solid performer engineered with a Euro-centric design.
Dell UltraSharp 2007WFP

The Dell UltraSharp 2007WFP, a 20-inch wide-screen LCD, serves up a winning combination of features, image quality, and adjustability -- all for a very reasonable price.
Pioneer PDP-436HD

The Pioneer PDP-436HDG makes up for its lack of value-added features and relatively high price with superb, kick-arse picture quality.

Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.
LED vs. LCD: Which is better?

Samsung has seemingly come out of nowhere with its new "LED TV" range. Yet, despite the name, the technology is more familiar than you'd think.
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.
Eco Friendly PCs

Rory Reid shares tips on how to have a greener PC, without resorting to paint.

CES 2009 preview: Home audio

CES 2009 proves once again that audio has plateaued. Can't someone just make a simple player that does everything?
Sony cuts costs, but not brand problems

Big layoffs may save pennies, but they won't fix what's really wrong with the Japanese consumer electronics giant.
Nokia announces new smart home solution

Nokia has plans to manage all your home appliances, electronics, entertainment, security and climate control system from your mobile phone.
JVC, Kenwood officially hook up

The two Japanese audio equipment makers will combine to form JVC Kenwood Holdings, which will focus on car electronics, home electronics, and professional wireless systems.

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.
Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.
Surround sound buying guide

If you're feeling surrounded by questions instead of ambient sound, you've come to the right place. We have suggestions on how to shop for everything surround, from receivers to speakers to full home-theatre systems.
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.