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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.

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.

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Reviews

  • Denon AVR-1910

    The Denon AVR-1910 is a fully featured mid-range AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.

  • Sony BDVIT1000

    The Sony BDVIT1000 is a stylish 5.1 home theatre system featuring Blu-ray playback and wireless rear speakers.

  • Sony BDV-E800W

    The Sony BDV-E800W is a 5.1 channel home theatre system that features an onboard Blu-ray player and support for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD.

  • 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.

  • Sony BDVE300

    The Sony BDVE300 is a 5.1-channel home theatre in a box system that includes a BD-Live enabled Blu-ray player.

  • Sony BDP-S760

    The Sony BDP-S760 is the company's premium Blu-ray player and features onboard WI-Fi and 7.1 analogue outputs.

  • NAD C 717 Micro DVD Receiver

    If you're after a super compact system that'll primarily provide great music and movies second, the NAD C 717 does just that.

  • 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.

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Features

  • 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?

  • 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?

  • 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.

  • 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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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

  • Belkin gives up on wireless HDMI

    After years in development, Belkin has decided not to release its wireless HDMI accessory "FlyWire".

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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 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.

  • How does a speaker work?

    CNET explains the jargon behind the conventional loudspeaker, with a quick guide on the anatomy of this important home theatre component.

  • How to set-up your home theatre speakers

    You don't have to be an electrician or an acoustics expert to get great surround sound from your home theatre system. Just follow the steps in this tutorial to set-up your home theatre speakers for optimum sound.

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Downloads

  • Internet TV

    Access to online broadcasts of 4000 live TV stations from your PC.

  • ProgDVB

    Watch SAT television and listen to radio channels directly from satellite.

  • Tvile First Pakistan & Indian TV

    Watch various online TV stations on your PC.

  • SlingPlayer

    Customize TV on your computer according to your preferences to make watching an enjoyment.

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