CHOICE checks out 3D TV before it hits the retail shelf mid-year.
19 Feb 2010 |
CHOICE gets a first look at 3D models of a Panasonic plasma and Sony LCD TV before their anticipated release mid-2010.
Compare TVs to find the best product.
29 Jan 2010 |
Get unbiased test results for LCD televisions with an 81cm screen priced from $799 to $1499.
We put 10 HD plasma and LCD televisions through their paces.
26 Nov 2009 |
We also recently tested the LG 126cm plasma TV with built-in DVR and have included that in this report.
Don’t be swayed by the latest tech-speak when shopping for a new TV – just look at the picture.
19 Nov 2009 |
Our viewing panel was impressed with the luminescent quality of the recommended TV displays and the strong colours and detail in the shadow areas.
These 66cm televisions were a little disappointing with poor sound and uninspiring pictures.
1 May 2009 |
CHOICE takes the guesswork out of buying the major television brands by putting them through their paces in our specialised laboratories.
More stars on your new TV mean greater efficiency.
1 Jan 2009 |
The federal government mandated that all TVs must have energy ratings by April 2009 and any with a one-star rating or less will be banned from sale after October 2009.
Large screen HD plasma and LCD televisions on test. Review and compare models to find the best TV.
25 Nov 2008 |
We take the guesswork out of buying the major television brands by putting them through their paces in our specialised laboratories.
Extra-large HD plasma and LCD televisions on test.
18 Aug 2008 |
Two of the models in our test stood out as using about a quarter of a watt in standby mode, which is a very good result.
Buy the best TV. Find information on picture and sound quality, screen type, size and ease of use.
20 May 2008 |
Plasma or LCD TV? Buying a TV in the 21st century is no mean feat. CHOICE suggests some things to consider before you buy.
If you're disappointed with the sound from your TV, this could be a neat solution.
1 Feb 2010 |
This audio device attaches to the back of your TV and can fit 81cm-106cm screen sizes.
These combination MP3 and legacy music players pack greater punch and more features than speaker docks.
5 Aug 2009 |
Our test of mini hi-fi systems reveals they are packed with more features than speaker docks but are more pricey. We put 10 through their paces.
Speaker docks offer portable convenience but only at a cost to sound quality
16 Apr 2009 |
As the name suggests, personal music players are not designed for more than one person.
Fewer boxes, easier connections, compromised sound.
24 Mar 2009 |
A sound bar is a box with a number of speakers in it. It's designed to sit just below your TV screen, and uses clever technology to approximate some of the effects of having speakers placed around the room.
Play internet radio or your own music files wirelessly or over an Ethernet connection.
25 Feb 2009 |
The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is made for constantly connected people, streaming music either over the internet or from a personal computer.
These speaker docks let you listen to your music aloud, but don’t expect too much in terms of sound quality.
18 Apr 2008 |
Take a bus ride these days or walk down the street and nearly everyone you pass is tuned in to a portable music player.
Two energy savers claim to help navigate your path to power salvation.
7 Jul 2009 |
These two devices save you reaching behind your audio-visual gear or all the peripherals around your computer to turn off the power switch, in turn saving you money on your energy bill.
Do you really need all the cables the installer is suggesting?
18 Feb 2009 |
How much money should you spend on your home entertainment cables to feel confident about sound and image quality? CHOICE finds out.
Are you being served or served up when offered an extended warranty?
12 Nov 2008 |
To find out if people are being pressured by retailers into buying extended warranties, CHOICE and the NSW Office of Fair Trading conducted an online survey and shadow shop of electrical retailers.
A well designed universal remote can reduce stress. A poor one is sure to raise your blood pressure.
14 May 2008 |
The idea behind a universal remote control is to allow you to reduce the number of remotes in your lounge room to one easy-to-use device.
Knowing your cables will be a big help when setting up your home entertainment system.
8 Feb 2007 |
Knowing the difference between cables will help you work out how to connect your devices.
CHOICE reviews the latest technology for recording your favourite shows.
5 Mar 2010 |
Digital video recorders (DVRs) have replaced VCRs as the modern way to record a single TV program to be viewed at a later date.
What will it mean for you?
17 Feb 2010 |
Your normal analogue TV will go blank if you haven’t invested in a set-top-box by 2013. So, what is digital TV and why have it?
High definition set top boxes on test – should you buy one?
21 Dec 2009 |
High definition (HD) set-top boxes are designed to replace your existing television’s tuner.
This add-on device for PlayStation3 owners has its limitations.
3 Dec 2009 |
The Sony PlayTV struggles to provide an effective two-in-one games console and personal video recorder machine.
TiVo is a new way to record TV. Find out how it performs.
11 Nov 2009 |
TiVo offers a means of recording free-to-air digital TV without having to learn too much about the inner workings of the machine.
Freeview products deliver HD Digital TV, but so do many other non-Freeview branded products.
19 Oct 2009 |
CHOICE looks at Freeview, what it's offering and what it means, as well as what you gain, or lose, when compared to an identical non-Freeview product.
At last, the replacement for the venerable VCR has finally gone HD.
12 Oct 2009 |
CHOICE looked at the latest selection of digital solutions that not only record TV programs to an internal hard drive, but also play DVDs and record to a DVD.
What’s an electronic program guide (EPG) and do you need one?
11 Aug 2009 |
An electronic program guide is just a TV guide by another name. More than that, it's a useful tool for planning and organising your TV watching.
Digital radio has some positives, but for now it's expensive.
7 May 2009 |
Since May 2009, digital radio broadcasts have been transmitted in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Digital radio has hit the airwaves.
19 Jan 2009 |
If you're keen to experience the difference digital technology makes to the radio waves you will have to open your wallet along with your eyes and ears.
Should you go Blu-ray just yet?
21 Jul 2008 |
CHOICE looked at a range of Blu-ray players to see if their performance lived up to the hype.
Wireless music and movies, anywhere in the home.
18 Feb 2008 |
Having spent time converting your music collection to MP3, it seems a little old fashioned to have to play the CDs in a CD player.
You can do better buying the components separately, even though this will probably cost more.
4 Nov 2009 |
It appears the speakers in out-of-the-box systems are being compromised to allow manufacturers to include the player at a lower price.
For a real home theatre experience, you can’t match an HD projector.
10 Aug 2009 |
High-definition TV screens are all the rage these days and seem to be getting bigger by the month, but if you want a real home theatre experience even the biggest LCD and plasma screens can’t hold a candle to an HD projector.
The Samsung HT-BD2 is the first of a new category: the Blu-ray home theatre system.
17 Jul 2008 |
CHOICE tested it alongside several other models that were Blu-ray players only to see how it would rate as a player.
AV receivers sell the idea of turning your living room into a cinema. How much should you spend?
3 Jul 2008 |
When you buy a home theatre in a box the AV receiver and DVD player are often combined. However, there's good reasons to buy separate components.
Can all those bits and pieces of electrical gear go into one box?
12 Jun 2008 |
In this article we’re looking at the relatively cheap option of using one system to manage sound and video, along with internet and computer gaming throughout your house.
Nintendo’s latest childish diversion may hook some adults as well.
23 Jun 2009 |
CHOICE enlisted the most expert tester available – a 10-year-old schoolboy – to evaluate Nintendo’s latest handheld gaming console and discover what’s new with one of the most popular gaming devices on the planet.
Which one most suits your needs?
13 Nov 2008 |
The high-end games console war is still very much a three-horse race, with the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 each failing to dominate the field.
Can the Nintendo Wii Fit make fitness fun?
15 Aug 2008 |
The Wii Fit is an interactive fitness package for the Wii games console from Nintendo. It features 40 different activities designed to help you get into shape.
Is the latest games console a must-have or mere novelty?
1 May 2008 |
Nintendo’s Wii introduced a new era of gaming by eschewing the path taken by the other games console manufacturers and produced something a little innovative.
We tested the top three next-generation console entertainment systems: the PS3, Xbox 360 and Wii.
6 Nov 2007 |
The new battle for the hearts, minds and wallets of Australia’s electronic game playing population has hit fever pitch.