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  NHK smashes the 4K image barrier

  Japanese broadcaster NHK has developed display technologies capable of displaying 32-megapixels of information, or 16 times more detail than high-definition consumer panels.

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  Whaddyareckon?: Home theatre vs movie theatre

  Trips to the cinema: laughably old-fashioned or still a good night out? We put the home against the multiplex in this week's episode.

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  Super Hi-Vision the next HD standard

  Plans are already afoot for the next version of HD — it's called Super Hi-Vision and it features four times the resolution of 1080p.

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  Green no longer just a fad in consumer tech

  Investors and tech industry leaders say being green is now critical to their bottom line.

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  James Cameron: 3D heading beyond movies

  The filmmaker tells digital advertisers that the kind of 3D experiences just making their way into movies will also reshape television and gaming.

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  New TV services to be shelved

  The federal government has shelved the launch of several new TV channels — including mobile services — amid concerns policy and technical flaws would make them unviable.

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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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  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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  Report questions Sony's next-gen TV claims

  Does OLED technology live up to its performance claims?

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  What a waste! Australian tech recycling options limited

  The overwhelming majority of councils in the Sydney metropolitan region fail to provide any direct e-waste recycling services for their residents.

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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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  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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  Web TV Top 10

  Here's a list of 10 must-have Web TV bookmarks that are guaranteed to help you find something online worth seeing.

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  Australian Federal Election 2007: a CNET.com.au guide

  This Saturday's federal election promises to be the most exciting in at least a decade. If you're undecided as to who to vote for or just can't wait until the first results dribble through, there's a plethora of ways to stay informed.

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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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  Perfect Picture: A professional explains TV calibration

  Watch this CNET.com.au video of calibration professional Aaron Rigg, who will explain the process of calibrating a plasma TV to achieve picture perfect results.

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  Return and reuse: How Japan recycles televisions and other appliances

  Australians are slowly jumping aboard the environmental bandwagon, but in Japan, a law mandating the recycling of home appliances is already six years old.

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  HD TV World

  We take you through the process of choosing, buying and making the most of, a high-definition television.

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  Oi!: Poll: Will Top Gear Australia meet its great expectations?

  Last night SBS announced its choice of hosts for the Australian version of Top Gear: Charlie Cox, Warren Brown and Steve Pizzati. Take our poll and let us know how you think they'll fare.

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  Oi!: Brand Tags' clouds cut through marketing hype

  CEOs and marketing types talk about improving or maintaining "brand values" all the time. But what do we really think of the companies that deliver us our modern existence? The site Brand Tags is attempting to find out.

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  Oi!: New ASUS Eee TV, desktop PC and monitor

  ASUS has gone Eee crazy, and we're trembling with anticipation.

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  Oi!: Swings both ways

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

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  Oi!: 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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  Oi!: Look Ma, no wall mounts!

  Skunkworks puts a new angle on flat panel viewing.

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  Oi!: LG figures out a freeze fix

  LG is offering a free in-home software upgrade to owners of its TVs hit with digital transmission freezes.

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  Oi!: TEAC targets travellers with LCD/DVD combos

  TEAC is introducing a portable LCD TV range that sports a built-in DVD player.

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  Oi!: Elgato integrates IceTV EPG for Macs

  Australian television guide provider IceTV has integrated its subscription-based Australian electronic program guide (EPG) into Elgato's EyeTV software through an update released yesterday.

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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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  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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  Swings both ways

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

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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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  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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  Look Ma, no wall mounts!

  Skunkworks puts a new angle on flat panel viewing.

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  Intel: Pervasive Net will change the world

  The ability to connect practically all electronic devices to the Internet will unleash a burst of innovation and business opportunities that will rival the impact on personal computers, Intel CEO Paul Otellini has revealed.

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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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  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.

• Quick guide to TV types

• Plasma vs. LCD

• Digital TV buying guide

• Big screen TV buying guide

• Quick guide to TV calibration

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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.

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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.

• 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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  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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  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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