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  Televisions go greener, thinner, and wireless at Ceatec

  The gadgets showcased during the Japanese Ceatec 2008 electronics exhibition are greener, thinner, and wireless.

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  OLED, 3D displaying the future

  Ceatec exhibitors show off prototype displays for our mobile devices and televisions, including a display measuring just 0.3 millimetre thick.

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  Panasonic's connected-home concept at Ceatec

  The Japanese company shows off a high-tech home that will link TVs, a video wall, home appliances and lighting.

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  Panasonic still cautious on OLED TVs

  At CES, the company expressed scepticism about the organic thin TVs getting bigger and mass-produced. At Ceatec, it hints it could take even longer than previously thought.

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  Oi!: Poll: Is Top Gear Australia in with the sharks already?

  It was always going to be a tough field to plough: re-mixing the BBC's hugely successful Top Gear into something uniquely Australian. Based on the evidence of the first show, we're not convinced they've succeeded.

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  HDTV makers turn to budget stores, larger screens

  TV makers' next best opportunity to increase their business is to go big, according to industry leaders at the HDTV conference in Los Angeles.

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  Mobile television – what's happening?

  It's gone a bit quiet on the DVB-H front of late, so what's happening? When will we see mobile TV services in Australia?

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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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  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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  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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  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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  What's next for Apple? We think it's the remote

  After looking at what Apple has done in the past, there are some clues going forward. A good place to look is some of its older products, both software and hardware.

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  Foxtel iQ2 pricing exposed, long waits expected

  Foxtel has unwittingly unveiled its HD pricing today after inviting customers on its e-mail list to order its iQ2 set-top box, with callers experiencing long delays.

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  Sony lines up iTunes video challenger

  Sony believes that the weak spot in Apple's iTunes fortress could be in video downloads. Considering that its iTunes rival, Connect, failed so spectacularly, what are its chances of succeeding this time?

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  Swings both ways

  Atdec has a new mounting system for big screen TVs designed for flexible viewing angles.

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  Fuzzy picture for Apple TV

  The Internet still isn't the delivery vehicle for TV shows and movies, and that doesn't bode well for a box that Steve Jobs has called a "hobby."

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  Pinnacle launches USB TV sticks for Mac

  Two Pinnacle USB TV tuners for Mac have been launched in Australia -- the Pinnacle TV for Mac DVB-T Stick for digital TV and the Pinnacle TV for Mac Hybrid Stick for both analog and digital signals.

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  D-Box: movies in motion

  D-Box is a new technology that synchronises your theatre seating with the onscreen video and sound to literally make you move with the action.

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  Conceptronic Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player

  The Grab 'n' Go Multimedia Player makes a decent play at the budget-end of the playback market — but its limitations are obvious.

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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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  Beo5

  Bang & Olufsen puts its unique design mark on a universal remote and (for a fee) does all the programming for you.

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  Netgear EVA8000 Digital Entertainer HD

  Netgear's EVA8000 is a streaming media player designed to plug into your high-definition television, allowing you to enjoy your videos and listen to music stored on your network from the comfort of your lounge.

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  Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote

  The Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote is an inexpensive and recommended upgrade for anyone looking to add extra sources to their home theatre.

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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.

• What is HDMI?

  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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  Apple TV

  A lack of playable formats and limited functionality really stunts the appeal of the otherwise elegant Apple TV. Read our Australian review.

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  Logitech Harmony 1000i

  The swanky Logitech Harmony 1000i can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to do it.

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  NetComm Banksia Digital HD USB TV Tuner

  The Banksia USB HDTV tuner is a high quality, space-saving way to reap the benefits of a high-definition television and PVR system for under AU$200.

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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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  Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote

  The Lindy 3 Port HDMI Switch with Remote is an inexpensive and recommended upgrade for anyone looking to add extra sources to their home theatre.

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  Logitech Harmony 785

  This sleek universal remote has great functionality and a PC application that makes it easy to customise your settings.

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