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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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  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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  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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  YouTube coming to Apple TV

  Next month, Apple TV owners will have the option of watching all that user-generated video has to offer on their big-screen TVs.

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  HDMI 1.3 - is it worth waiting for?

  HDMI 1.3 is touted as a major enhancement of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification. John Falcone looks at what it offers, and whether you should hold off purchases until AV gear with this HDMI update is more widely available.

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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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  Clear the coffee table: Five top-end universal remotes reviewed

  If trying to juggle multiple remote controls is driving you crazy, check out our round-up of high-end universal remotes. Clear the clutter and control everything from one device.

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  CES 2007: Bravia Internet Video Link brings online video to Sony TVs

  Sony today unveiled the Bravia Internet Video Link, a small accessory designed to deliver online video to compatible Bravia flat-screen HDTVs.

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  Are all HDMI leads compatible with different versions of HDMI?

  Can you please tell me if HDMI leads are compatible with the different versions of HDMI? Do I need a newer lead to access HDMI 1.3 or are the leads all the same and only the inputs outputs different?

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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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  Logitech Harmony 520

  At less than AU$200, the sleekly designed Logitech Harmony 520 is a relative bargain among PC-programmable remotes.

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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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  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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