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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.

04/09/2008 12:55 PM

Panasonic Viera TX-37LZ800M

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.

01/09/2008 12:23 PM

Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

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.

29/08/2008 10:06 AM

Plasma TV on the rebound?

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.

26/08/2008 06:10 PM

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A   Editors’ Choice

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.

25/08/2008 05:44 PM

HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes  Image Gallery

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.

20/08/2008 03:52 PM

Best 1080p televisions

Best 1080p televisions  Video

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.

19/08/2008 03:12 PM

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.

18/08/2008 12:19 PM

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.

18/08/2008 10:47 AM

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.

15/08/2008 06:20 PM

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.

08/08/2008 02:35 PM

Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

Getting a complex(ion) over high definition

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

04/08/2008 02:34 PM

Sony Bravia KDL46W4000

Sony Bravia KDL46W4000   Editors’ Choice

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

28/07/2008 05:56 PM

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.

28/07/2008 03:51 PM

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.

28/07/2008 12:49 PM

ABC's Web TV a hit

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has claimed an instant success with its new internet television platform iView, with 58,000 people visiting the site in its first 24 hours of operation.

28/07/2008 10:14 AM

Digital TV in Australia

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.

25/07/2008 06:20 PM

Whaddyareckon?: The End

Whaddyareckon?: The End  Video

Crank up Green Day's Time of Your Life and keep the aloe vera tissues close to hand, because it's time for the final instalment of Whaddyareckon?

25/07/2008 04:43 PM

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A

Panasonic TH-42PZ800A   Editors’ Choice

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.

24/07/2008 02:53 PM

Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek

Pioneer 'Kuro' LCD sneak peek  Image Gallery

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.

22/07/2008 06:01 PM

  • Commercial networks could win sport on digital

  • Panasonic Viera TX-37LZ800M

  • Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

  • Plasma TV on the rebound?

  • Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

  • HD Olympics: A look behind the scenes

  • Best 1080p televisions

  • How Seven blew the internet Olympics

  • Samsung LA40A650

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  • Panasonic Viera TX-37LZ800M

    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.

  • Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

    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.

  • Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850A

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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