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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 VAIO VGN-AR18GP

If you're happy to wait a few months for more Blu-ray content to land, the AR18GP is a powerful, multimedia-rich laptop whose only glaring omission is a TV tuner.

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Toshiba Qosmio G30

Although the benefit of HD DVD is questionable, the Toshiba Qosmio G30 is still the most feature-rich home entertainment notebook we've seen to date.

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Toshiba HD-E1

If you have a big-screen TV in your living and you're hungry for HD content, the Toshiba HD-E1 delivers great picture quality.

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Toshiba HD-XE1

For getting the very best out of HD-DVDs, you really can't go wrong with the Toshiba HD-XE1.

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Toshiba's XDE technology "revitalises" DVDs

Toshiba may have pulled the plug on HD DVD, and conceded the HD format war to Blu-ray, but the company has a new HD technology up its sleeve.

Paramount gives fans some Blu-ray love

Paramount has announced its first Blu-ray discs since opting to go for HD DVD, and they include No Country For Old Men and the Spiderwick Chronicles.

ASUS rumoured to make Xbox Blu-ray drive

Following HD-DVD's demise, there's been a lot of speculation that Microsoft would add a Blu-ray option to the XBox 360.

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.

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.

Blu-ray Profile 1.0, 1.1, 2.0 explained

How come there are so many different versions of Blu-ray, and what's the difference anyway? We look at the three different types and the features they offer.

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.

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.

Watch downloads on your TV

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.

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.

Mobile television – what's happening?

It's gone a bit quiet on the DVB-H front of late, so what's happening? When will we see mobile TV services in Australia?

Best 1080p televisions

Choosing a TV can be hard, but trying to come to terms with all the jargon is even tougher. We simplify things by choosing five of the best 1080p televisions — the highest resolution there is.

BD-Live: Blu-ray's secret weapon or bust?

With Disney set to make BD-Live available on all its new releases we look at the technology behind this Blu-ray feature and whether it's worth having.

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.

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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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Wondershare Movie Story 4.5

Create photo and video slide shows on DVD/VCD/SVCD.

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Astroburn 1.0.8

Burn your media files on CD or DVD.

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Elecard Converter Studio 3.0

Convert movie files into DVD, HDV, AVCHD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD-compatible formats.

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StarBurn 10 build 2080720

Grab, burn, and master CD, DVD, HD-DVD, and Blue-Ray discs.

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