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Home cinema systems: Are kits or components right for you?

Whether you want to buy a home theatre in a box or go the components route, you'll need to decide which way is best for you right from the start.

The excellent Western Digital WD TV Live brings much needed Ethernet support and with it YouTube and Flickr browsing. It's the best streamer around.

Denon AVR-790

The Denon AVR-790 is a fully featured midrange AV receiver with standout upconverted video quality, although it's held back by some subpar design issues and average sound quality.
Samsung HT-BD8200

The Samsung HT-BD8200 not only offers a likeable and easy to set-up home cinema system, it also offers audio and video of a higher standard than the price lets on.
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.
Q Acoustics Q-TV2

The Q Acoustics Q-TV2 is a worthwhile upgrade for any avid television watcher, and it doesn't take up any extra room.
Sony Vaio W

Attempting to create a premium-priced version of a netbook, Sony has added an HD display to the Vaio W. It's an attractive step-up package, but the internal components are the same as are in cheaper models.
Apple iPod Touch (3rd generation, 32GB)

Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation iPod Touch still leaves its competitors in the dust.
Sharp LC42D77X

The Sharp LC42D77X is a great TV let down by poor sound. But if you have a sound system already then the set's belting image quality makes it worth considering.
Pioneer VSX-1019AH

The Pioneer VSX-1019AH delivers an excellent feature set and outstanding sound quality for its price, making it our top mid-range A/V receiver pick so far.

Compact cameras with HD video

Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.
Plasma vs. LCD: Which is right for you?

Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?
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?
Gaming and computer tips for TVs

Modern flat-panel TVs are like a Swiss army knife with a multitude of functionalities, and so here are some tips to reproduce the best picture quality from your gaming console and computers.

Apple iPhone vs. Palm Pre

In 2009, is it out with the old and in with the new, or do you stick with the devil you know? Only a tech death match can decide!
D-Link announces surveillance-centric NAS servers

On Thursday, D-Link announced two NAS servers that work more like internet-based surveillance products — or network video recorders (NVRs) — than storage devices. They are the DNS-722-4 and DNS-726-4.
Eco-friendly Sony HDTVs sense your presence

As everyone becomes more conscious of TV power consumption, manufacturers are taking full advantage by offering more eco-friendly HDTVs as seen by Sony' s power-sipping entrant for CES 2009.
Sony flows 120Hz down to lower price points

Formerly a feature reserved for high-end HDTVs, 120Hz with dejudder is becoming more common for less money, as evinced by Sony's 2009 KDL-V5100 series of flat-panel LCDs.

Learn to rock with GarageBand

Step-by-step instructions on setting up your own home recording studio.
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.
A guide on how to iPod your car

An iPod, or any MP3 player, is a great way of carrying around shedloads of music. But why should you only listen to your music collection on the bus or train? We show you how to hook your iPod up to your car.
CNET monitor buying guide

Confused by the choice in monitors these days? We separate the muck from the magic.

WinX Video Converter Platinum

Converts your videos between formats.
SecuritySpy

Multi-camera video surveillance software.
BabyLog

BabyLog can orgainize all your kids' information anytime, anywhere.
Launch 'Em

Most advanced applications launcher and organizer available for the Palm Handhelds, allowing you to organize your files with drag-n-drop interface.

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.