DVD & PVR - DVD Recorders - Reviews round-up

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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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  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.

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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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  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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  Eight tips to make your home eco-friendly

  Cnet.com.au's top tips to turn your home into a more eco-friendly household.

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  Intel and DreamWorks go to the movies

  The chipmaker and the movie studio announce an alliance designed to enhance DreamWorks Animation's 3D movie-making technology.

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  TEAC DVP703

  The DVP703 might seem like another cheapy portable DVD player. In price terms it is — but its value is rather more than first meets the eye.

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  Video Ezy on track for in-store VOD

  Video Ezy has moved one step closer to its promise of in-store digital downloads.

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  Denon DVD-1940

  The Denon DVD-1940 is a worthwhile successor to to the 1930, with great DVD pictures. If the upscaler was up to snuff it would be perfect.

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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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  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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  Commercial TV stations announce free EPG

  In an industry first, all of the commercial TV broadcasters have announced today they will provide an electronic program guide to all manufacturers of free-to-air personal video recorders and similar services.

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  Pioneer's new home theatre range

  Pioneer has announced its new audiovisual lineup for 2007 which includes the new ultra-black Kuro televisions, DVD recorders and receivers.

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  Portable DVD: Why not use a notebook?

  Even the lowest-end notebooks on the market these days sport DVD-ROM drives, so why shouldn't you just plump for a notebook to meet your portable DVD watching needs?

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  Photos: From VCR to cat feeder

  Cat scratch fever - Videocassettes are getting harder to find, spurring some consumers to get creative with their old gear.

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  FAQ: HD DVD vs. Blu-ray

  Microsoft and Intel want one format for new DVDs, Dell and HP want another. But why, and who, if anyone, is likely to win?

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  Samsung shows off 2007 AV range

  Samsung's 'Art of Experience' roadshow promotes its design and 1080p capabilities.

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  Verbatim fires blanks, nudges Blu-ray ahead

  Verbatim today announced the immediate availability of blank BD-R and BD-RW Blu-ray media, joining TDK and Sony as the three manufacturers shipping blank Blu-ray discs to Australia at this point in time. In contrast, HD-DVD blanks are still yet to arrive.

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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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  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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  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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  TEAC DVP703

  The DVP703 might seem like another cheapy portable DVD player. In price terms it is — but its value is rather more than first meets the eye.

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  Denon DVD-1940

  The Denon DVD-1940 is a worthwhile successor to to the 1930, with great DVD pictures. If the upscaler was up to snuff it would be perfect.

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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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  Sony RDRHXD870

  The Sony RDRHXD870 appears to offer an impressive range of features -- including 1080p upscaling and a USB port -- for an attractive price.

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  Pioneer DVR-LX60D

  The Pioneer DVR-LX60D DVD recorder boasts a 250GB hard drive, 1080p upscaling, PictBridge printing, and looks spanky in its glossy back coat.

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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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  Panasonic DMR-ES15

  Limited specification but affordable, easy-to-use and both the recording and playback performance is impressive.

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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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  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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