Editors' Top Rated DVD & PVR

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  Sony promotes new Blu-ray players, format

  Sony has unveiled two new Blu-ray players this week cheaper than the PlayStation 3, and announced plans to promote the Blu-ray format.

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  Oi!: Foxtel hearts World of Warcraft fans

  Foxtel has announced it's broadcasting both days of this year's BlizzCon 2008 on its pay-per-view channel Main Event.

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  How to reset and update Foxtel HD+

  Want to make sure you've got the latest software for your Foxtel iQ2, or just need to reset it if something goes wrong? Follow our easy guide.

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  Digital downloads and Blu-ray 'will co-exist'

  Rather than kill Blu-ray, industry experts say that digital downloads will complement the movie format, as content makers find new ways to accommodate consumers' needs.

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  Oi!: Foxtel enables all four iQ2 tuners

  Foxtel finally enables the last tuner on its iQ2 recorder which means you can now record two programs at once while watching a third, but it may take till December.

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  Philips DCP951

  It's not a cheap portable DVD player, but it is stylish and has a lot going for it.

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  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.

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  Topfield TF7100HDPVRt

  There's not a lot the 7100 can't do. Topfield's done a fine job in combining all the relevant features users and PVR buyers will be looking for.

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  Beyonwiz DP-P2

  Beyonwiz's DP-P2 is a PVR for those who don't mind a bit of tinkering and setting things up. The quest for the perfect PVR still continues.

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  Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

  Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

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  Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder

  With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.

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  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.

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  Seven reasons you shouldn't use the PS3 as your Blu-ray player

  While Sony's PlayStation 3 is arguably the best Blu-ray player on the market right now, we offer up a few legitimate reasons why you might want to get a stand-alone player instead.

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  Top 5 upscaling DVD players

  Why upgrade to Blu-ray when you can get high-definition performance out of your existing collection with one of these upscaling DVD players?

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  Sony promotes new Blu-ray players, format

  Sony has unveiled two new Blu-ray players this week cheaper than the PlayStation 3, and announced plans to promote the Blu-ray format.

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  Toshiba to Blu-ray: Game on, molls!

  The pre-Christmas battlegrounds have been drawn as Toshiba announces an AU$400 drop on its budget HD DVD player, the HD-E1.

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  Does the new Blu-ray Profile 1.1 make existing players obsolete?

  As if buying a new HD player wasn't hard enough -- now there is a new standard to consider when purchasing a Blu-ray device.

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  No winner for Blu-ray/HD DVD format war?

  The conflict raging between Toshiba's HD-DVD and Sony's Blu-ray high-definition video players may end in a stalemate if a new report is to be believed.

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  Philips DCP951

  It's not a cheap portable DVD player, but it is stylish and has a lot going for it.

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  Topfield TF7100HDPVRt

  There's not a lot the 7100 can't do. Topfield's done a fine job in combining all the relevant features users and PVR buyers will be looking for.

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  Beyonwiz DP-P2

  Beyonwiz's DP-P2 is a PVR for those who don't mind a bit of tinkering and setting things up. The quest for the perfect PVR still continues.

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  TiVo HD

  Despite missing some key features, the TiVo HD is a worthwhile investment if you don't want to pay for cable, and it poses no ongoing EPG fees.

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  LG DP392G

  The LG DP392G is a great portable DVD player with features to keep almost anyone happy, if only it had enough battery for long plane journeys.

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  Topfield TF7100HDPVRt

  There's not a lot the 7100 can't do. Topfield's done a fine job in combining all the relevant features users and PVR buyers will be looking for.

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  Foxtel iQ2

  The Foxtel iQ2 is one of the best upgrades currently available for people who've invested in a HD panel, and it will only get better.

• What is HDMI?

  Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

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  Panasonic DMR-XW300

  The Panasonic DMR-XW300 is a very versatile DVD recorder which includes dual-HD recording and excellent DVD playback.

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  TiVo HD

  Despite missing some key features, the TiVo HD is a worthwhile investment if you don't want to pay for cable, and it poses no ongoing EPG fees.

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  Foxtel iQ2

  The Foxtel iQ2 is one of the best upgrades currently available for people who've invested in a HD panel, and it will only get better.

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  Denon DVD-1930

  The Denon DVD-1930 is one of the best DVD players we've yet seen, with excellent features like HD upscaling and SACD playback -- proof that it pays to spend more on a good unit.

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  NEC NDH-160 DVD recorder

  Boasting a large hard drive, ample editing options and extensive multi-format support, the NEC NDH-160 is clearly among the best hard drive DVD recorders currently on the market.

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  Topfield TF5000PVRt (with ICEguide)

  Topfield's 120GB PVR combined with IceTV's EPG allows you to easily create your own 60-hour digital video library of free-to-air television.

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  How to make your iPod Nano talk

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  Planet CNET: Spooning at 40,000 feet

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  Photos: Airbus A380 lands in Sydney

  Singapore Airlines, the first carrier to take ownership of the world's largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380, has flown its inaugural commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. ZDNet Australia visited Sydney Airport to see what customers can expect from what's been dubbed the "big fella".

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  Aussie Matrix fans miss out on free HD DVD player

  Matrix fans in the UK were the latest winners in the Blu-ray versus HD DVD war, picking up a free HD DVD player with their copy of the Matrix Trilogy.

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