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  • 6.6

    Sony PlayTV (PS3)

    02 Nov 2009 4:16 PM

    The Sony PlayTV is an add-on for the PlayStation 3 that allows you to use your console as a fully-fledged, dual-tuner video recorder.

    Specs: Accessories , Dual-tuner PVR

  • TiVo 320 Media Device

    26 Nov 2009 3:56 PM

    The TiVo 320 Media Device has received a little storage bump, and despite competition from Sony's PlayTV it is still one of the best value-for-money PVRs on the market.

    Specs: 320 GB, 1 , Yes

  • DViCO TViX-PVR 2230

    02 Jan 2009 2:15 PM

    DViCO's diminutive PVR displays and records up to 1080i, and can be used as a portable external hard drive.

    Specs: 1

  • DViCO TViX-PVR 3330

    02 Jan 2009 1:37 PM

    DViCO's PVR supports up to 1080i, will stream video, capture DVB-T, and can schedule itself to turn on to record.

    Specs: 1

  • 9

    DViCO TViX-HD 6500

    02 Jan 2009 2:04 PM

    Supporting H.264 in an MKV container, AVC-HD, FLAC and HDMI 1.3a, the 6500A is DViCO's TViX flagship product.

    Specs: 0.256 GB

  • 7.1 2

    NextWave Digital PVR-3790

    26 Sep 2006 12:30 PM

    An easy to use personal video recorder suitable for those wanting to upgrade their VCR but avoid the costly high-definition path.

    Specs: 200 GB, Yes

  • Denon DVD-1740

    07 Mar 2008 4:20 PM

    The Denon DVD-1740 is a DVD player that is capable of upscaling to 1080p over a HDMI connection.

    Specs: 1

  • Dazzle DV Creator 80

    07 Sep 2004 1:41 PM

    This low-cost, external device lets you convert video from a VCR or an analog or digital camcorder to a desktop or a laptop using USB.

    Specs: External Analog Capture Device

  • 7.4

    Legend Digital LPVR160 Personal Video Recorder

    03 Jan 2006 6:03 PM

    Legend's LPVR160 PVR comes with twin digital tuners and 160GB of recording space, but at its heart it's very much an entry level unit.

    Specs: 160 GB

  • 9

    Panasonic DMR-EH60

    05 Dec 2005 11:03 AM

    To maintain quality recording while minimising cost, Panasonic has gone back to the drawing board with its DIGA engine to introduce a new Virtual Multi Encode system which promises near-SP picture quality with LP recording.

    Specs: 200 GB

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