HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

We take a tour through the International Broadcast Centre at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, plus see some of the technology employed at the Olympic venues.

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Best 1080p televisions

Best 1080p televisions

Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions -- the highest resolution there is.

Samsung LA40A650

Samsung LA40A650

The Samsung LA40A650 is a very good all-rounder which particularly shines in high definition, but it's facing some talented competition.

Beijing 2008: Watch the Olympics in HD

Beijing 2008: Watch the Olympics in HD

Want to watch the Olympics in HD? Here's the gear you'll need to experience the sporting spectacle in high definition glory.

Top 10 in TVs for July

Top 10 in TVs for July

The most popular products in TVs last month. Results are based on CNET.com.au reader interest.

  • Toshiba Regza 42AV500A

    Toshiba Regza 42AV500A

    The Toshiba Regza 42AV500A is a great mid-range unit with an attractive price point. It's not perfect but it will certainly please the budget consumer.

  • LG Scarlet 42LG61YD

    LG Scarlet 42LG61YD

    The LG Scarlet 42LG61YD is an exceptional 1080p television with great design, features and a well implemented 100Hz mode. Considering the cost and the improvements over the previous Scarlet, this is definitely a good buy.

  • Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

    Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

    The Sony Bravia 46W4000 offers exceptional image and sound quality at a reasonable price.

  • Sharp LC46D83X

    Sharp LC46D83X

    The Sharp LC46D83X boasts high levels of black and imparts a real sense of depth, but interlacing problems over moving images spoil the party.

  • Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

    Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

    If sport or movies are your aim then plasma is still the king, and the Panasonic TH-42PZ800A offers a great picture for a great price.

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Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

Even make-up has entered the age of high definition.

Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.

Sony unveils 'PS3 with Bravia' countdown timer

Sony unveils 'PS3 with Bravia' countdown timer

Sony has unveiled its latest "Bonus PlayStation 3 with a Full HD Bravia TV" promotion with a new "armaggedon clock" gimmick, and the announcement that all HD Bravias are included.

Sony resurrects Bravia and PS3 deal

Sony resurrects Bravia and PS3 deal

Despite some problems with its first promotion, Sony has decided to give its "free PlayStation with any 1080p Bravia" deal another go for the month of July.

  • Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

    It's been a big year for Pioneer. First it announced that it would be ceasing production on its own plasma panels and then we found out it would be producing an LCD TV, which on the face of it sounds like heresy.

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  • Sony announces 1080p Bravia range

    Sony has unveiled its 2008 range of Bravia LCDs which include new processing capabilities and better compatibility with other devices.

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  • Behind the scenes at MythBusters

    Get a cheeky peek into the strange, hilarious world of MythBusters as we join the crew to conduct a shark-related experiment.

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Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

How to connect your HDTV

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.

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

Watch downloads on your TV

Watch downloads on your TV

Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.

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