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Panasonic TH-42PX8A

Panasonic TH-42PX8A

The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.

14/07/2008 12:05 PM

Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic sponsors the Australian Museum

Panasonic is spending some of the profits from all the Viera TVs and Lumix cameras we're buying in a socially responsible manner by taking up a scientific sponsorship with the Australian Museum.

11/07/2008 03:34 PM

Is it time to go HD?

Is it time to go HD?

Want to know whether HD is worth it yet? Here is our look at what's changed in the world of high-def lately — and what's on the horizon.

23/06/2008 01:26 PM

LG 42PG60UD

LG 42PG60UD

The LG 42PG60UD is a large improvement on the LG plasma range and will no doubt suit anyone looking for a 720p television with style and quality.

10/06/2008 03:38 PM

Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma

Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma  Video

Panasonic has unveiled its 2008 range of televisions and home theatre in Sydney with HD recorders and plasmas high on its priority list.

29/05/2008 01:13 PM

Pioneer sells out plasma

Pioneer sells out plasma

Pioneer has announced new pricing for its range of Kuro plasmas in preparation for the next generation of televisions due later in the year, with one already selling out.

27/05/2008 05:47 PM

Samsung PS42A450P1

Samsung PS42A450P1

The Samsung PS42A450P1 is a 42-inch plasma which features 100Hz motion compensation and is capable of displaying 3D games and videos.

07/05/2008 11:34 AM

How to connect your HDTV

How to connect your HDTV

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

29/04/2008 03:09 PM

Panasonic TH-42PZ700A

Panasonic TH-42PZ700A

The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700A is an excellent 1080p 42-inch plasma going for a bargain price, but is a little short from the benchmark product we expected.

15/04/2008 10:17 AM

NEC PXT-32XD3

NEC PXT-32XD3

The NEC PXT-32XD3 is a quaint 32 inch plasma that boasts a great bunch of features, decent image quality and a rock bottom price.

13/03/2008 03:37 PM

Plasma burn-in explained

Plasma burn-in explained

Still trying to decide between plasma and LCD and want to know about plasma burn-in effects? Well look no further as we go through what it is and how to avoid it.

12/03/2008 11:48 AM

Pioneer to outsource plasma, sell LCDs

Pioneer will stop making plasma display panels in an effort to turn around its money-losing business, the Japanese electronics maker has said.

10/03/2008 03:44 PM

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer to halt plasma production?

Pioneer Electronics is to cease all production of plasma panels and instead source panels from competitor Matsushita, according to Reuters.

05/03/2008 04:14 PM

Panasonic plasma TVs: Now with added Wii-proofing

Panasonic plasma TVs: Now with added Wii-proofing

In response to people hurling Wii-motes and breaking their expensive TVs, Panasonic has come up with a Wii-proof plasma television.

15/02/2008 03:34 PM

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

LCD and Plasma pros and cons

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.

15/02/2008 11:55 AM

Pioneer PDP-LX508A

Pioneer PDP-LX508A

The Pioneer Kuro PDP-LX508A is the undisputable class leader in black level and colour vibrancy. However, these attributes don't quite warrant the premium pricing.

05/02/2008 12:35 PM

Hitachi to pull out of consumer market

Hitachi to pull out of consumer market

Hitachi Australia has announced it is pulling out of the consumer market in Australia in a letter distributed to retailers on Friday night.

21/01/2008 10:44 AM

CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 wrap: tech's crystal ball

CES 2008 has wrapped for another year, and so CNET.com.au looks over the tech and the products we will be using in the years to come.

14/01/2008 06:21 PM

Samsung introduces 3D plasma

Samsung introduces 3D plasma

Samsung announced a pair of 3D-ready plasma HDTVs at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show.

09/01/2008 09:20 AM

Fujitsu pulls plug on plasma TVs

Fujitsu pulls plug on plasma TVs

Fujitsu will no longer be selling plasma TVs in Australia following the decision by its Japanese parent company to cease production of plasma displays for the consumer market.

07/01/2008 03:17 PM

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  • Panasonic TH-42PX8A

    Panasonic TH-42PX8A

    The Panasonic TH-42PX8A is a marked improvement on the 700 series, which is quite an achievement for a budget plasma. Pity it's not true HD, though.

  • LG 42PG60UD

    LG 42PG60UD

    The LG 42PG60UD is a large improvement on the LG plasma range and will no doubt suit anyone looking for a 720p television with style and quality.

  • Samsung PS42A450P1

    Samsung PS42A450P1

    The Samsung PS42A450P1 is a 42-inch plasma which features 100Hz motion compensation and is capable of displaying 3D games and videos.

  • Panasonic TH-42PZ700A

    Panasonic TH-42PZ700A

    The Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700A is an excellent 1080p 42-inch plasma going for a bargain price, but is a little short from the benchmark product we expected.

  • NEC PXT-32XD3

    NEC PXT-32XD3

    The NEC PXT-32XD3 is a quaint 32 inch plasma that boasts a great bunch of features, decent image quality and a rock bottom price.

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