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Sony patents game demos that 'erode' over time

PlayStation 3 maker files patent for demo versions that lose functionality as time goes on — and prompts players to buy the full version. Read this blog post by Tor Thorsen on Crave.

Doctor Who debuts on ABC's iView

In a first for ABC TV, the new series of Doctor Who will launch on the broadcaster's iView online video service.

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Reviews

Toshiba Regza 47ZV600A

The Toshiba Regza 47ZV600E is a capable LCD TV which delivers in the audio-visual department, all at a fairly inexpensive asking price.
Nintendo DSi XL

Nintendo's super-sized handheld, the DSi XL, will hit the Australian market on April 15.
Toshiba Regza 46RV600A

The Toshiba 46RV600A is a 46-inch LCD television that features a 3000:1 native contrast and a full-HD picture.
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (iPhone)

The success of a GTA port for the iPhone was always going to rest on the implementation of good controls. Rockstar has quite a ways to go before it masters this aspect on the iPhone platform.
LG 47SL90QD

Boasting excellent image quality and deep blacks, the LG 47SL90QD is a very good LED-based television — it’s just a pity about its shallow viewing angle and lack of audio grunt.
Band Hero (DS)

The DS version of Band Hero tries to deliver the experience you get from the full console versions of Band Hero, but struggles to deliver a genuinely fun portable gaming experience.
Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?

Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego fails to maintain the charm of previous versions and a lack of variation leaves it feeling dull and unsatisfying.
Ashes Cricket 2009 (Wii version)

Lousy controls and unpredictable AI means this game is in for a lifetime of twelfth-man duty.

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Features

3D TV FAQ

CNET experts answer 20 common questions about 3D display technology for TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3 and other home theatre equipment.
TV industry turns blind eye to non-3D viewers

A small but significant proportion of TV buyers can't see the 3D effects on a 2D screen. How is the industry addressing them?
Portable games to take on your travels

Portable games are a godsend for Australian travellers faced with long trips and lots of transit time to kill. Here's our pick of the best trip-worthy DS, PSP and iPhone games.
MP3 players with voice recorders

No one wants to get writer's cramp or carpal tunnel, but it can be hard to avoid if you're taking notes in classes or meetings all day. CNET.com.au rounds up these lecture-worthy MP3 players.

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News

Customs seizes games piracy devices

The Australian Customs Service has seized a number of R4 cartridges, which allow piracy on Nintendo handheld DS and DSi consoles, as well as other gaming products claimed to be counterfeit, according to games giant Nintendo.
Atdec mount hangs your TV like a picture

Samsung debuted its newest wall-mounting system at CES 2009, which enabled you to hang your TV "like a picture".
Steam games coming to Mac

Valve has announced that its Steam gaming service is coming to the Mac platform, and will simultaneously release games for both PCs and Macs.
Microsoft shows how PCs, phones, Xbox 360s play well together

A recent demo of a single game being played on a PC, a phone and an Xbox 360 shows how Microsoft's three-screen philosophy will work in practice.

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DIYs and How-to

How to get the best deal on a new TV

If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.
How to rip audio from concert DVDs

There are many ways to rip audio from a live concert DVD so you can listen to the songs on your iPod, but here are two that are free and both Mac and PC compatible.
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.
Stream TV recordings to an iPod Touch

Got a Mac? Want to watch TV shows on your iPod Touch? We talk you through streaming video files to your device using EyeTV.

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Downloads

Sega Rally Championship demo

Experience heart-pounding off-road racing.
Air Warrior II demo

Fly solo in WWII flight campaigns, or with other pilots online.
Syndicate Wars demo

Battle evil scientists and prevent mass brainwashing of the world.
Robotron X demo

Use your superhuman powers to save humankind from a robot species.