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3D TV FAQ

CNET experts answer 20 common questions about 3D display technology for TVs, Blu-ray players, PlayStation 3 and other home theatre equipment.

Creative's latest player may have some drawbacks, but it still is a strong contender that provides great value for money.

Yamaha YHT-S400

Truly space-saving, Yamaha's YHT-S400 will no doubt appeal to those after home theatre minimalism. Thankfully, it sounds a great deal bigger and convincing than its meagre dimensions suggest.
iRiver B30

Idiosyncratic as hell, the iRiver B30 is a feature-complete player with sparkling sound, but it won't put a fire up the Cupertino boys.
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.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230

At a reasonably low price for budget shoppers, the W230 has quite a few nice features. Unfortunately, the camera has a lens that is not too sturdy, below par image quality and a battery life that will disappoint.
Panasonic SC-PT870

The Panasonic SC-PT870 is a good system, offering decent-quality surround sound and very good picture performance.
Yamaha RX-V665

Yamaha's RX-V665 includes more features than its predecessor, but it doesn't sound as good, has poor video upconversion quality, and doesn't let you assign digital-audio inputs.
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.

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?
Is reinventing Polaroid an impossible project?

If you thought the death knell for Polaroid had well and truly sounded, a group of engineers and photographers calling themselves The Impossible Project are setting out to reinvent the instant film format.
Top five tips for shooting in RAW

Shooting in RAW is one of the best ways to achieve extra control over your images. So what exactly is RAW and how can you make use of it if your camera has this feature?
CNET.com.au's digital SLR superguide

Digital SLR cameras have opened up a world of new opportunities in photography. This guide will walk you through the choices and let you take your images to the next level.

Sony hits back with new sensor on its HX1 superzoom

Sony has announced yet another contender for the superzoom throne at PMA 2009, the Cyber-shot HX1, featuring a new "Exmor" CMOS sensor.
How green is Apple now?

Apple says its new MacBooks are among the greenest in the industry. Environmental experts are pleased, but still have questions on recycling and on greenhouse gas emissions.
GM's head honcho, Rick Wagoner, talks green

General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner braved protesters in San Francisco on Thursday at an event designed to lay out GM's strategy for addressing global warming and energy security.
Apple, EMI partner on DRM-free premium music

EMI Group will soon sell digital music with better sound quality and no digital rights management restrictions through Apple's iTunes Store.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.
Share and organise holiday photos in a snap

Suffering post holiday happy-snap headaches? Got so many photos crowding the hard-disk, you feel like throwing them all away? If that sounds like you, we've got some programs and pointers to help ease your nightmare.
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.
Digital photo pro secrets

Learn the secrets of getting great, clear photographs no matter what the situation. This guide teaches you the fundamentals of digital photography, and reveals the tricks pro photographers use to get great images of people, objects, live action, and much more.

TruVoice for Microsoft Agent

Integrate speech capabilities into your Microsoft Agent characters.
Microspot 3D World

Easily create and render professional 3D models
Clip and Talk

Windows Clipboard text-to-speech reader utility
Liatro SWF Tools

Extract Flash movie files' content, edit it, and compress.