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Sony ramps up PlayStation 3 video content
Gamers will be able to download movies to rent or buy directly from their PlayStation 3 within the next few months, Sony Computer Entertainment announced today.
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.
Reviews
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Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player
With a mind-blowing feature set and superlative performance, the Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray player could very well be the last disc spinner you'll ever need.
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Canon IXUS 200 IS
Pairing a pretty touchscreen interface with a competent camera is always a good move, but we're a bit stuck as to what the 200 IS actually is: a touchscreen or a conventional compact.
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HP 2309m
At a price of AU$649, the 2309m is a decent buy. While it performs well, the blacks aren't as deep as we'd like, and we'd be more tempted to find something with a matte screen to cut down on reflections.
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Panasonic SA-BX500
The Panasonic SA-BX500 sounds OK but is too hard to recommend because of too many limitations for its asking price. The wireless surround pack works well, but just adds expense to an under-featured receiver.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR500V
With its new back-illuminated CMOS sensor, GPS receiver and active image stabilisation, this new Handycam looks set to usurp the camcorder throne. We can't wait until we're able to do a full review.
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Denon AVR-1909
The Denon AVR-1909 sounds great and is fully featured, but isn't the easiest receiver to set up and use.
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Toshiba XD-E500
Toshiba's XD-E500 provides a simple way to make humble DVDs look a bit better, but don't be fooled into thinking that it'll magically turn them into Blu-Ray discs.
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Sony STRDA5400ES
The Sony STRDA5400ES is a 7.1 channel receiver which features six HDMI inputs and decodes all of the latest HD audio standards.
Features
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Buying a new TV
So, you're looking to buy a new television. Or maybe, you've bought yourself a TV and are looking to make the most of it. Where do you start?
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Best 200Hz LCDs
Motion compensation, or 100Hz, has been with us a while, but 200Hz is now the new "standard". There are couple of models on the market. But, are they "twice" as good?
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Will the NBN kill digital TV as we know it?
As the NBN bypasses the airwaves and offers a new pipe into 90 per cent of Australia's homes, could long-languishing IPTV services spell the beginning of the end for TV as we know it?
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What's hot (and not) in televisions 2009
Looking to buy a new TV this year, but not sure what to look for? We go over some of the hottest new features promoted at CES 2009.
News
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Crash test: TV versus PS3
In the last few weeks, we've brought you some extreme car crash testing footage with small cars versus large ones and old cars versus new models. Sony has bammed it up a notch, rocketing a PS3 into a TV.
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Sony upgrades Bravia warranty to three years
Sony is set to announce its Christmas promotion with a free full three-year warranty on all of its Bravia LCD televisions, up from a standard 12 months, starting 1 October.
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What's behind Seven's Foxtel hunt?
Seven has made no secret of its expansion ambitions, but buying into pay-TV monolith Foxtel lends even greater clarity to the network's long-term vision. With wireless distribution and solid content channels under its belt, can Seven bring IPTV into the mainstream?
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Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI
After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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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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Are all HDMI leads compatible with different versions of HDMI?
Are all HDMI leads are compatible with the different versions of HDMI?
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What's better for HDTV and computing: TV connected to a PC, or monitor and TV tuner card?
What's better for HDTV and computing: TV connected to a PC, or monitor and TV tuner card?
Downloads
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Internet TV
Access to online broadcasts of 4000 live TV stations from your PC.
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ProgDVB
Watch SAT television and listen to radio channels directly from satellite.
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Tvile First Pakistan & Indian TV
Watch various online TV stations on your PC.
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SlingPlayer
Customize TV on your computer according to your preferences to make watching an enjoyment.
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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