DVD & PVR - DVD Recorders - Oi!

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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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  Belkin FlyWire wirelessly transmits six AV sources to your HDTV

  Belkin may have the answer for streaming video from one source to all of your devices.

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  Dolby stakes its claim in 3D movie tech

  The audio stalwart is set to mount a major challenge to pioneer Real D starting in November. How soon before all movies are 3D?

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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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  Video Ezy gives up on broadband for video on demand

  Forget downloading movies from your local video store; by early next year, an on-demand video service from Video Ezy will rely on consumers to physically deliver movies from store to home for viewing on their TVs.

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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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  Samsung shows off 2007 AV range

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

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  Movie studios sue DVD-to-iPod service

  The Motion Picture Association of America, citing copyright violations, has sued a company that sells digital media players and offers to transfer customers' CD and DVD collections to the devices.

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  Next-gen DVD war could be messy -- or not

  Will the much-hyped next-generation DVD format war be a bloody battle, a bloodless coup or simply a stalemate? Depends on who you ask.

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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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  Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

  Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

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  D-Box: movies in motion

  D-Box is a new technology that synchronises your theatre seating with the onscreen video and sound to literally make you move with the action.

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  HDMI 1.3 - is it worth waiting for?

  HDMI 1.3 is touted as a major enhancement of the High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) specification. John Falcone looks at what it offers, and whether you should hold off purchases until AV gear with this HDMI update is more widely available.

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  CEDIA Gold Coast 2006: home entertainment expo

  CNET.com.au headed up to the Gold Coast for the CEDIA Expo (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) last week to check out the latest in home theatre technology and design. Take a look at the most innovative products in our photo gallery.

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  Blu-ray & HD DVD reach Australia, sort of

  Next-generation DVD players are finally washing up on Australian shores. Trouble is, there's no content to go with them. Asher Moses gives you the low-down.

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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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  All eyes on new DVD format war

  With hardware manufacturers and movie studios dividing into the Blu-ray or HD-DVD camp, it is likely consumers will be hesitant to purchase players of either format until the dust settles.

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  Change of Heart: 3 DVD rental services reviewed

  Can a DVD addict find happiness through a mail-order rental business?

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  Oi!: TEAC targets travellers with LCD/DVD combos

  TEAC is introducing a portable LCD TV range that sports a built-in DVD player.

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  Oi!: Monster protection

  The Monster AV 800 offers can store a spike up to 2500 joules plus it will automatically disconnect all connected equipment in the instance of a serious power surge.

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  Oi!: Hitachi to introduce Terabyte DVD Recorder

  Those addicted to recording everything on TV will salivate over this DVD recorder with a terabyte of storage to play with.

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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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  Hidden treasure: How to use THX Optimizer

  Check out the free calibration tool bundled in your THX-certified DVD titles.

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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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  Sony DVP-FX720W

  The FX720 has its limitations, but for the price, it does what it is designed to do well enough.

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  Samsung DVD-HR755

  The Samsung DVD-HR755 should only be of interest to those in analog TV reception areas. Everyone else can (and should) do better.

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  Toshiba SD-P2900

  The Toshiba SD-P2900 is a portable DVD player with a wealth of features, but for the price you can also afford a laptop with an onboard DVD recorder.

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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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  Panasonic DMR-XW300

  The Panasonic DMR-XW300 is Australia's first DVD recorder with dual HD tuners. It also includes a 250GB hard drive and HDMI upcaling.

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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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  Panasonic DMR-ES15

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

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  Philips PET708

  You'll have fewer fights in the back seat of your car with Philips' dual screen portable DVD player.

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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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