Tags: hd dvd, plasma

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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Toshiba HD-E1

If you have a big-screen TV in your living and you're hungry for HD content, the Toshiba HD-E1 delivers great picture quality.

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Fujitsu P50XHA58EB

The Fujitsu P50XHA58EB is a decent plasma screen but it has been eclipsed both in terms of price and performance by younger upstarts.

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Hitachi P50X01

The Hitachi P50X01 comes in at a good price for a 1080p-capable screen, and appears to have all the features and performance you could ask for.

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Optima 42-inch plasma TV

Local computer manufacturer Optima has taken a serious plunge into the consumer electronics world by launching two new plasma TV sets (42-inch/106cm and 50-inch/127cm) aimed at the -value-conscious home theatre enthusiast".

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Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

High-def buyers face upgrade headaches

Australians may be snapping up high definition (HD) capable equipment, but movie studios and technology vendors face a potential public relations disaster if they can't help consumers avoid compatibility problems that could potentially force consumers to repurchase equipment down the road.

High-cost gear hobbled by high-def ignorance, survey finds

A new survey has found that two-thirds of high-definition-capable TV owners lack an HDTV set-top box and half of consumers mistakenly believe that DVDs already offer HD video. Vendors, David Braue explains, have their work cut out for them in educating the public about the new technology.

Pioneer's new home theatre range

Pioneer has announced its new audiovisual lineup for 2007 which includes the new ultra-black Kuro televisions, DVD recorders and receivers.

HD sales climb but consumers still confused

While some Australians are struggling to come to grips with the concepts surrounding high definition (HD), sales appear to be going through the roof.

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.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV -- including why you should upgrade, features that matter and what to check in-store before you make your final choice.

Top 5 plasma TVs

Looking to buy a flat-screen TV for Christmas? If so, then the smart money is on plasma: excellent picture quality, large sizes, and capable of displaying high definition content. We look at five of the best.

Best 1080p televisions

Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions — the highest resolution there is.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

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.