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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?

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.

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Reviews

Belkin Conserve Surge Protector

Belkin's Conserve Surge Protector probably won't save you a ton of money, but it does provide a convenient way to selectively shut off any power-sucking devices in your home.
Samsung BD-P1500

The Samsung BD-P1500 is a great player to finally take the HD plunge with. The price is right, it looks and sounds great with BD and will also make the most of your DVDs and CDs.
Philips 32PF9830 LCD TV

If you're after a TV to impress people with the quality that LCD can deliver, there are few models that can line up with Philips Philips 32PF9830 for pure picture quality.
Sony Bravia KLV-S40A10 LCD television

Sony's mid-tier SKLV-S40A10 LCD TV packs some impressive specs, but there's only a small price gap between it and Sony's best LCD model.
Sony DAV-LF1 wireless home theatre system

Sony's stylish DAV-LF1 home theatre system features wireless rear surround sound speakers.

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Features

Power consumption: How much are your gadgets costing you?

With Earth Hour making us aware of the need to conserve electricity, we conduct a real-world test to see just how much our TVs, computers and other home electronics equipment costs to run.
Plasma burn-in explained

Still trying to decide between plasma and LCD and want to know about plasma burn-in effects? Well look no further as we go through what it is and how to avoid it.
CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.
HD TV 101: A beginner's guide

HD TV doesn't need to be an incomprehensible morass of technical terms, jargon and marketing hype, but it does have some unique requirements. In this guide, we'll take you through what to expect.

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News

IPTV off the radar in Oz

Although Internet video seems to be going mainstream in the US, the idea of tuning in to IPTV content without needing to connect to a next gen console or home theatre PC is not catching on with Australian vendors, let alone consumers.
Teaching plasma to follow LCD's lead

The energy-hog televisions are losing ground to their cheaper counterparts. But developers hope that will change with improved technologies.
Carbon nanotube TV trials on horizon

Applied Nanotech has signed a letter of intent to enter negotiations for a trial on carbon nanotube TVs with Da Ling, a Taiwanese contract manufacturer.
Panasonic to emphasise cameras, plasmas

Some say plasma is dead, but sales continue to climb for Panasonic, its CEO says.

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DIYs and How-to

720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.
Tips on buying a digital TV

CNET.com.au steps you through the process of buying a digital TV.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.