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Home cinema for under $1500

You get what you pay for with HTIB systems, so if you're prepared to spend up to AU$1500 you'll achieve sound quality that will better match the picture.

Panasonic SC-BT207W

This is a well-featured system that will produce great looking Blu-ray and DVD images. Sound quality's generally pretty good, just don’t push it too far.

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Reviews

  • Pioneer BDP-120

    The Pioneer BDP-120 Blu-ray player boasts fine video and audio capabilities, but its frustrating operational quirks make this player an also-ran.

  • 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.

  • Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+

    Not within everyone's ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. It's a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.

  • LG 42LH50YD

    The LG 42LH50YD is a very capable television with a smattering of features, but don't buy it simply for the 200Hz mode.

  • Sony Bravia KDL46WE5

    Sony Australia's first crack at an "eco-conscious" LCD TV, the WE5 cuts power consumption through its new HCFL backlight and a Presence Sensor.

  • Marantz DV4003

    If you're looking to play your existing collection of DVDs and don't want a Blu-ray player, then the Marantz DV4003 is an excellent choice.

  • Samsung UA46B7100

    The Samsung UA46B7100 is a 46-inch LCD television with a bunch of new features including LED-backlighting and MSN internet widgets.

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Features

  • Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

    Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

  • Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?

    Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

  • 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.

  • 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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  • Can Panasonic save plasma?

    Pioneer and NEC have exited the plasma market, leaving the mantle of responsibility on Panasonic's shoulders. But can the best technology survive?

  • Pioneer plasma withdrawal won't mean cheaper Kuros

    Customers looking to snap up a bargain-priced plasma after Pioneer's TV pull-out announcement will be disappointed as local representatives say prices will stay the same.

  • NEC pulls out of retail market

    NEC has confirmed it is pulling out of the local retail market in a "strategic restructure" making it the fourth TV manufacturer to pull out of Australia in the past year.

  • EchoStar SlingLoaded combines Slingbox and DVR

    We're huge fans of the Slingbox, which lets you access your home TV from any broadband-connected PC and many models of 3G smartphones.

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DIYs and How-to

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • LCD and Plasma pros and cons

    LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

  • 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.

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