TV articles

  • ABC iView live on PS3

    23 Nov 2009 2:15 PM

    Less of a "channel" and more of a "bookmark", ABC's iView service went live after months of anticipation on the Sony PlayStation 3 on the weekend. Is this a new area of video-on-demand free of the shackles of Freeview?

  • Telstra boosts Melbourne cable to 100Mbps

    19 Nov 2009 1:09 PM

    Telstra has announced an upgrade to its HFC broadband network within Melbourne as well as its Velocity fibre-to-the-home network and will begin trailing a new TV set-top box.

  • Cheaper, bigger OLEDs coming in 2010

    19 Nov 2009 5:17 PM

    After a slow start, OLED, the next major screen technology, is likely to see a boost with a handful of new models expected to trickle into the Australian market next year.

  • Sharp LC40LE700X

    18 Nov 2009 2:53 PM

    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, 3

    Where to buy? $2,196 to $2,726 at 2 stores

  • Dyson Air Multiplier unboxing

    18 Nov 2009 12:43 PM

    We unbox the Dyson Air Multiplier and give it a quick run through to see if this bladeless fan lives up to the hype.

  • 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.

  • Slim TV round-up

    02 Nov 2009 12:04 PM

    Looking to free up some space in your living area? Why not get a slim, wall-mountable television? We look at a selection of LCDs and plasmas.

  • Top Gear shifts to Channel Nine

    23 Oct 2009 6:20 PM

    In 2010, the Top Gear franchise will move from its home on SBS to the Nine Network.

  • Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo

    23 Oct 2009 5:05 PM

    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

    Where to buy? Check price listings

  • Dyson Air Multiplier bladeless fan explained by James Dyson

    23 Oct 2009 4:57 PM

    Earlier this week, at the launch of the new Dyson Air Multiplier or bladeless fan, we spoke with its inventor James Dyson about it and his other inventions.

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Reviews

  • LG 47SL80YD

    If up-market styling and promising picture quality are on the top of your list, the "borderless" LG 47SL80YD is definitely worth a closer look.

    Specs: LCD , 47 inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels

    Where to buy? $2,399 at 1 store

  • Panasonic Viera TH-P50V10A

    The Panasonic Viera TH-P50V10A is a 50-inch plasma that features great pictures but only so-so sound. There are better value models in the Viera range.

    Specs: Plasma , 50 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels

    Where to buy? $2,795 to $2,999 at 2 stores

  • Asus O!Play HDP-R1 Media Player

    The O!Play might have a silly name, but this is one seriously good media streaming solution, as long as you don't need Windows streaming.

    Specs: 1 , 10/100 LAN

    Where to buy? Check price listings