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Panasonic DMP-BD35

Quite simply, the Panasonic BDP-BD35 is one of the most sensibly priced and best-performing stand-alone Blu-ray players on the market.

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Samsung PS50A650

Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.

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Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD player

While it doesn't offer HDMI connectivity, the Xbox 360 HD DVD player matches up well against stand-alone HD DVD players, and it's a relative bargain at AU$249.95.

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Sony Bravia KDL32V4000

The Sony Bravia KDL32V4000 offers excellent detail, colour and contrast but despite its 1080p resolution the set's high price and motion issues let it down.

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Philips 42PFL7403D

The Philips 42PFL7403D is a solid 1080p television, which shows particular strengths with HD content, but you'll need to tweak it to get the best results.

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Microsoft in Sony talks about Blu-ray

Following its brief campaign to support the doomed HD-DVD format, Microsoft has now apparently entered into talks with Sony to bring Blu-ray disc technology to the Xbox 360.

Hitachi concocting Blu-ray camcorder

The company that's fond of putting DVD recorders and hard drives into video cameras will next try to bring out a Blu-ray camcorder.

Netflix picks Blu-ray, rattles HD DVD

If Warner Bros.' decision to go exclusively with Blu-ray Disc was an industry-rattling earthquake, Monday's news that Netflix would begin to phase out HD DVD rentals is an inevitable aftershock: much smaller impact, potentially damaging, and still leaves everyone feeling unsettled.

Blu-ray vs. HD DVD: I don't care who wins!

The protagonists and their immediate families aside, does anyone really give a darn?

Cost questions dog Blu-ray DVD's lead

The battle for the future of DVD manufacturing is by no means over, but the more costly runner has the backing.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

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.

Build the perfect baby video

With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

All eyes on new DVD format war

With hardware manufacturers and movie studios dividing into the Blu-ray or HD-DVD camp, it is likely consumers will be hesitant to purchase players of either format until the dust settles.

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.

Digital Life: Listen to our new show!

Get ready to hear our voices in your head as CNET.com.au launches its first podcast. In the inaugural episode, we talk Blu-ray, Rock Band and why video games featuring razorblade frisbees aren't available in Oz.

CES 2008: world's biggest tech show preview

The annual International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is the world's largest, and in the leadup to our exclusive CNET.com.au coverage here's what to expect from CES 2008.

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QuickTime 7.5.5

Play MPEG-4 movies with AAC sound with latest version of Apple's premier media player.

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Compose and burn CD or DVD projects without going through wizards.

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