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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.
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini
A Trojan horse in a field full of cardboard cutouts, the new Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini delivers fine sound in an affordable package.
Reviews
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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.
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama
Despite a couple of flaws, the B&W Panorama is one of the best soundbars we've ever heard. It's time to save your pocket money.
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Philips DC350 iPod Dock
The DC350 features a wide-range of connectivity options, but is far too expensive for the low quality sound it produces.
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Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i
The Logitech Rechargeable Speaker S315i offers good sound quality in a compact, durable package; it's a solid choice for iPod owners who are constantly on the go.
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Altec Lansing Orbit iM237
We like the new and improved version of Altec Lansing's portable single speaker, the Orbit MP3, better than the previous model, but it costs a bit more.
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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.
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Samsung HKT600
Beauty is much more than skin deep. Samsung's Bluetooth speaker won't visually impress, but it's a great in-car speaker otherwise.
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Sudio Vogue
The Sudio Vogue might live up to its namesake by being eye-catching, but otherwise this is a seriously average speakerphone.
Features
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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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Best portable mobile phone speakers
People love sharing their music when they are out and about. We check out the best portable speakers to use with your music-playing mobile phone.
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Buyer's tips: Choosing the best music phone
The variety of music and media focused phones available can make it difficult to be sure you're getting the best device for your money. The following is the most important factors to consider before you hand over your coin or sign your life away on a long-term contract.
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Best soundbar theatre systems
Looking for a compact home theatre without wires? Then try a soundbar — a single speaker that sits under your TV and simulates a 5.1 surround system.
News
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B&W soundbar goes Panorama ding dong
English Hi-Fi manufacturer Bowers and Wilkins has announced its first soundbar product, which the company says will change the category in the same way the Zeppelin did iPod speakers.
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Samsung HT-BD8200, HT-BD7200, HT-BD1250 with Blu-ray, Netflix, Pandora
The Samsung HT-X810T, which debuted at 2008's CES, wasn't the first sound bar home theatre system with a built-in DVD player, but the 2009 version, known as the HT-BD8200, does get the upgrade to a Blu-ray player.
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iLuv serves up new budget PC speaker system
iLuv has trotted out the iSP200, a 2.1-channel PC speaker system for laptops and desktops.
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JVC's dual-dock iPod speaker eases party pain
JVC has doubled up on the docks with its NX-PN7, an iPod speaker system that allows you to charge two players simultaneously and play songs from each.
DIYs and How-to
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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.
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10 things to look for when buying a phone
Looking for a new mobile phone? Here are 10 key features you should look out for.
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What to look for in Home Theatre in a Box
Our experts explain the specs that matter.
Downloads
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Apple Express Modem Sound Update
Hear the normal modem sounds through your LC 630's internal speaker.
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Apple Audio Volume Installer
Update your sound control software for internal Global Village modems.
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Floating Meeting Speech Timer
Control speakers' time in meetings, speeches, and presentations.
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Skype Recorder
Record and play calls from various Instant Messenger and devices.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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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.




















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