TV how-tos

  • How to get the best deal on a new TV

    12 Nov 2009 3:16 PM

    If you're looking to buy a new television, there are a lot of things to consider. Thankfully, you don't have to do it alone, as CNET Australia is here to help.

  • Ask Us: How do I get my channel Nine back?

    30 Sep 2009 3:58 PM

    It's great that there are new digital channels becoming available, but what do you have to do to get the new ones and keep the old?

  • 720p vs 1080p: Which should I buy?

    17 Mar 2009 9:45 AM

    Looking to buy a new television and wondering whether it's worth saving money on a lower-resolution set? We go over the pros and cons of 1080p and 720p.

  • Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

    16 Feb 2009 2:36 PM

    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.

  • Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

    28 Jul 2008 12:49 PM

    Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

  • How to connect your HDTV

    29 Apr 2008 3:09 PM

    In this guide, we help make connecting your TV to the rest of your system less intimidating, and explain all the relevant technologies.

  • LCD and Plasma pros and cons

    15 Feb 2008 11:55 AM

    LCD or plasma? Screens come in many different sizes, with the largest consumer panel topping out at about 70 inches. In this tutorial, we'll discuss which format works best for your living space.

  • Watch downloads on your TV

    22 Jan 2008 1:39 PM

    Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.

  • Perfect Picture: 4 steps to DIY TV calibration

    17 Aug 2007 5:12 PM

    Watch our video to see how to adjust the brightness, contrast, sharpness and colour of your television to get optimum results.

  • How to play back iPod videos on your TV

    28 Mar 2007 4:05 PM

    Free yourself from the small screen with a few easy steps.

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Reviews

  • Sharp LC40LE700X

    The Sharp LC40LE700X is an LED-backlit television that comes in at a very reasonable price, and features great sound and decent picture quality.

    Specs: LCD , 40 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels

  • Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo

    Toshiba's 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD combo unit is compact and simple to use, but screen quality could be better.

    Specs: LCD , 22 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels, 1

  • Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A

    For a budget plasma, the Panasonic Viera TH-P42S10A certainly doesn't perform like one and boasts a significant improvement on last year's models.

    Specs: Plasma , 42 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels