DVD & PVRs

  • 5.9 7.9

    Beyonwiz DP-S1

    26 Jun 2007 4:32 PM

    The Beyonwiz DP-S1 is an ambitious device incorporating a PVR, DVD player, and streaming media but it's not yet ready for the big time.

    Specs: 200 GB, 1 , Yes

  • 7.9 10

    Marantz DV7001

    04 Jun 2007 1:42 PM

    The Marantz DV7001 is a well-built, upscaling DVD player which will appeal to music and movie lovers alike.

    Specs: 1

  • 6.0 4.4

    Topfield TF7000HDPVRt

    26 Apr 2007 3:15 PM

    It's taken a while for Topfield to actually release an HD model of its popular PVR line. The TF7000HDPVRt is finally here - but the lack of networking support seriously detracts from what is otherwise an excellent PVR.

    Specs: 250 GB, Yes , Yes

  • 8.1

    Samsung DVD-1080P7

    20 Apr 2007 2:44 PM

    This DVD player upconverts signals to 1080p output, making it ideal for those who want to play their old DVD library on a new full HD screen.

    Specs: yes

  • 5.8

    Acer Aspire iDea 510

    20 Apr 2007 12:43 PM

    The Acer Aspire iDea 510 is a premium-priced media centre which boasts a 500GB hard drive and an operating noise of only 23db.

    Specs: 2GB , Windows Vista Home Premium , Intel Core 2 Duo , DDR2-400

  • 8.1 10

    Marantz DV6001

    17 Apr 2007 12:24 PM

    The Marantz DV6001 is one of the best DVD players available at this price -- it boasts both CD and DVD upscaling and comes in an attractively slim package to boot.

    Specs: 1

  • 8.7 8

    Denon DVD-1930

    10 Apr 2007 5:30 PM

    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.

    Specs: 1

  • 7.7 3

    Harman Kardon DVD 37

    28 Feb 2007 2:39 PM

    The Harman Kardon DVD 37 is a very good upscaling DVD player, if not as successful as a music player.

    Specs: Yes

  • 7.7 4.9

    Logitech Harmony 1000i

    13 Feb 2007 5:22 PM

    The swanky Logitech Harmony 1000i can be programmed by the average consumer, which saves the cost of hiring a home installer to do it.

  • 6.9 8

    SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder

    22 Dec 2006 2:40 PM

    An innovative device which simplifies recording video for on-the-go, but there are some video quality and compatibility issues

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