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  Commercial networks could win sport on digital

  Communications minister Stephen Conroy to review a contentious rule that currently bans major sporting events on any digital channels launched by the big three commercial networks.

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  Panasonic Viera TX-37LZ800M

  This flagship 2008 Panasonic Viera LCD TV delivers brilliant colours and soulful sounds, but is held back by a less than ideal PC resolution support and a broken anti-judder 24p function.

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  Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

  The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 offers excellent detail, colour and contrast but despite its 1080p resolution the set's high price and motion issues let it down.

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  Plasma TV on the rebound?

  Plasma technologies are enjoying a resurgence, with smaller screen sizes helping to increase worldwide sales by over half in the past year.

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  Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

  This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

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  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

  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.

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  How Seven blew the internet Olympics

  If there ever was an opportunity for a broadcaster to showcase the potential of internet video, this was it, and Seven has blown it. Perhaps its executives should have rung their mates at NBC in the US and gotten some pointers on online coverage.

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  Samsung LA40A650

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

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  Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  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.

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  Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

  Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

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  Plasma vs. LCD: Six things you need to know

  You know you want a flat TV, but you may not know whether a plasma or an LCD is best for you. Executive editor David Carnoy tells you what to consider before buying.

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  Perfectly calibrate your LCD TV

  Want to adjust your flat-panel TV to get the best image for your DVDs? Here's how.

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  Best LCD TVs over 40-inch

  CNET.com.au looks at the best LCD televisions available today, featuring everything from 1080p to 100Hz and from sizes 40 inches and up.

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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.

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  Digital TV in Australia

  The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.

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  Best 32-inch LCD TVs

  We look at five of the best 32-inch LCD televisions and are surprised by the level of competition and the number of features offered for the price.

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  Panasonic Viera TX-37LZ800M

  This flagship 2008 Panasonic Viera LCD TV delivers brilliant colours and soulful sounds, but is held back by a less than ideal PC resolution support and a broken anti-judder 24p function.

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  Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

  The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 offers excellent detail, colour and contrast but despite its 1080p resolution the set's high price and motion issues let it down.

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  Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

  This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

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  Samsung LA40A650

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

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  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.

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• Plasma vs LCD: Which is right for you?

  Update: Which type of flat panel display, plasma or LCD, is right for you? And which will give you more bang for your buck?

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  Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

  This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

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  Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

  The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 offers excellent detail, colour and contrast but despite its 1080p resolution the set's high price and motion issues let it down.

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  Samsung LA40A650

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

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  Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

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

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  Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

  This flagship Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A is just as good as or even better than the Pioneer LX Kuro in many areas and at a far more reasonable asking price, too.

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  Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

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

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  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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  Logitech Harmony One

  If you're looking for a sturdy, workhorse remote and don't want to pay through the nose then the Logitech Harmony One is an excellent choice.

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  Samsung LA32R81BDX

  The Samsung LA32R81BDX delivers excellent image quality across high definition and standard definition content and will suit most users' needs.

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