Tags: blu ray, ces2006, electronics

Blu-ray, HD DVD players: clunky, unimpressive

Amid the glitz and ultra-cutting-edge high-tech gadgets spread over what seemed like the 30 or 40 square kilometres of the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, if you wanted to find a 1980s-era VCR, there were two places to look: The Blu-ray and HD DVD exhibits.

Sony details Blu-ray plans, new product releases

After a year of skirmishing with technology rivals, Sony announced plans for its first high-definition Blu-ray DVD players and recorders aimed at the international market. The company also provided a look at its broader 2006 electronics lineup.

What will you do with 100Mbps Bluetooth?

Bluetooth industry body announces plans to boost the wireless standard using ultra-wideband technology, but what will this enable and will we see another format war ignite over competing technologies?

HD DVD, Street Fighter II coming to 360

Bill Gates unveils external next-gen disc peripheral, new Xbox Live Arcade game at CES.

Gates shows off Vista in CES keynote

After months of touting Vista's geekier side, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates on Wednesday highlighted features designed to convince the average consumer that they need the next version of Windows.

CES 2007: Home theatre preview

Interested in a sneak peek of what's heading our way in the not-so-distant future? Get your dose of home A/V buzz with CNET.com.au's Consumer Electronics Show 2007 preview.