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Five years of home theatre: The highs and lows
CNET Australia has turned five years old, and so we look at some of the big events and technologies in this time, and what's on the horizon.
Blu-ray: Everything you need to know
In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?
Features
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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.
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Format wars: the tech that should have won
Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.
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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.
News
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CES 2007: A shotgun marriage for Blu-ray and HD DVD?
The key number in the battle between the Blu-ray and HD DVD camps is 250,000.
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NEC unveils chip to bridge Blu-ray/HD DVD divide
One chip that works with both standards could cut the cost of building a player that accomodates Blu-ray and HD DVD discs.
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Holographic storage: the 500GB business card
The next new storage medium, holographic storage, may be able to cram 300GB onto one inexpensive disk.
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FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray
Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win?
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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