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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.
Microsoft, Sony set E3 in motion
The big stories from E3 2009 were not about console exclusive titles and freshly revealed games, but rather on just one idea — motion control.
Reviews
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Sony BDP-S5000ES
The Sony BDP-S5000ES is a premium Blu-ray player, which features impressive build quality and audio performance, but if video is what you crave there are cheaper options.
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Onkyo TX-SR607
If you can overlook its poor analog video conversion, the Onkyo TX-SR607 offers up a ton of HDMI connectivity and excellent sound quality for a mid-range AV receiver.
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Dell Adamo
Dell's upscale Adamo is a 13-inch laptop for those who value design and finish as much as performance, but its luxury price will limit the potential audience.
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Killzone 2
Killzone 2 boasts amazing visuals, an intense campaign and extraordinary online play that will keep you coming back for more.
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Dualsim Slider
The genius of the dual-SIM technology is overshadowed by missing basic features, poor navigation and terrible battery life. The idea is right, but this phone needs to be refined.
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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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Acer Aspire 8930G (Core 2 Duo T9400 processor 2.53GHz, 4GB RAM)
With a true 1080p display, the 18-inch Acer Aspire 8930G is a capable HD content playback machine.
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HP Mini 2140 (Intel Atom N270 processor 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM)
HP offers a premium version of its Mini 1000 while keeping the price down, making the Mini 2140 the netbook to beat.
Features
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Blu-ray player loading times compared!
Now that Blu-ray players are essentially cut-down computers it can seemingly take forever to load discs. We rate players on how quick they are.
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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?
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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.
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Aussie games to watch in 2009
If you thought gamers were spoilt for choice in 2008, you ain't seen nothin' yet.
News
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PSP Go: What we know so far
Ahead of E3, a leaked video is revealed by a Sony executive touting a sliding screen handheld — with no second thumb stick — and built-in flash memory.
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Sony, Philips, Panasonic to create single Blu-ray licence
The independent agency will open mid-2009 and promises lower-cost licensing for Blu-ray discs and players.
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Carry an ox (USB) for good luck in 2009
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Check out our list of red products for good fortune in the upcoming Chinese New Year.
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Sony cuts costs, but not brand problems
Big layoffs may save pennies, but they won't fix what's really wrong with the Japanese consumer electronics giant.
DIYs and How-to
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Mobile phone buying guide
Buying a mobile phone is more than a matter of picking the most feature-rich or slickest-looking device — your usage and lifestyle are going to help you decide which is the right plan and handset for you.
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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.
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Camcorder formats: which one is best?
Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.
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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.
Downloads
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Plato Video to iPod PSP 3GP
Convert AVI, DivX, RM, MKV, MPEG, WMV, ASF, MOV, 3GP, SWF, FLV to iPod PSP, 3GP, Zune FLV video.
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Plato Video Converter
Convert video to iPod, Sony PSP, Cellphone, 3GP, Microsoft Zune, or FLV video.
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2PlayMe
wake up with your favorite MP3 songs
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HandyShopper
shopping item tracker























