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102-107cm TV reviews

02 Feb 2012 | CHOICE puts the latest 102-107cm HD plasma and LCD televisions through their paces. More >>

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HD set-top box reviews

13 Oct 2011 | We put 14 set-top boxes, priced from $80 to $150, through their paces, and find out which ones come out on top. More >>

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117cm TV reviews

31 Oct 2011 | CHOICE reviews the latest 117cm LCD and plasma TVs, priced $1199 to $3799. More >>

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LCD vs plasma TV buying guide

27 Jul 2010 | Plasma or LCD TV? Buying a TV in the 21st century is no mean feat. CHOICE suggests some things to consider before you buy. More >>

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DVD recorders with DVR review

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.  More >>

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106cm TV reviews

01 Feb 2011 | We take the guesswork out of buying the major television brands by putting them through their paces in our specialised laboratories. More >>

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CHOICE guide to digital TV

08 Oct 2010 | Your normal analogue TV will go blank if you haven’t invested in a set-top-box or digital ready TV by 2013. So, what is digital TV and why have it? More >>

TiVo

TiVo review

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.  More >>

Plasma and LCD Tvs

127-132cm TV reviews

03 Feb 2012 | Not all big HD TVs are 1920 x 1080, but that doesn't mean you can't get a good picture on a slightly lower resolution. More >>

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66cm TVs review

01 May 2009 | CHOICE takes the guesswork out of buying the major television brands by putting them through their paces in our specialised laboratories. More >>

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Home theatre projectors

19 Mar 2013 | We've tested 10 home theatre projectors, ranging in price from $1799 to $3999, to reveal which have the best picture quality and are easiest to use. More >>

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Digital home networking

15 Jan 2013 | The latest networked and wireless technologies will make the task of connecting all your home entertainment gear easier. More >>

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Plasma and LCD TV reviews

20 Dec 2012 | No matter what size TV you're considering, our review will help you make the critical decisions. More >>

Blu-ray Players

Blu-ray player reviews

03 Dec 2012 | Blu-ray players are the next step up from the DVD player, but how effective is the evolution? More >>

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PVR reviews

01 Nov 2012 | We review 17 of the latest PVRs including models with DVD/Blu-ray drives, priced between $279 and $999. More >>

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LG 84 inch TV first look

19 Oct 2012 | This impressive TV will appeal to people who want a big screen with the potential to deliver very high definition images. More >>

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Sony 3D viewer first look

01 May 2012 | We take a look at the Sony HMZ-T1 personal 3d viewer, and find out whether it stacks up to its claims. More >>

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2012 Apple TV first look

20 Mar 2012 | We get hands on with the new 1080p Apple TV, and check out some of its new features. More >>

Plasma and LCD Tvs

127-132cm TV reviews

03 Feb 2012 | Not all big HD TVs are 1920 x 1080, but that doesn't mean you can't get a good picture on a slightly lower resolution. More >>

Televisions

102-107cm TV reviews

02 Feb 2012 | CHOICE puts the latest 102-107cm HD plasma and LCD televisions through their paces. More >>

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