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  • Toshiba XD-E500

    13 Nov 2008 2:51 PM

    Toshiba's XD-E500 provides a simple way to make humble DVDs look a bit better, but don't be fooled into thinking that it'll magically turn them into Blu-Ray discs.

    Specs: 1

  • 8.4 7

    LG 50PG79ED

    10 Dec 2008 4:58 PM

    The LG 50PG79ED offers an excellent picture for the price and adds a useful, though at times idiosyncratic, digital recorder with 160GB of space.

    Specs: Plasma , 50 inch, 100 Hz, 1920 x 1080 pixels, 3

  • LG RH399D

    08 Jan 2009 11:34 AM

    LG's DVD recorder offers plenty of recording space and an in-built digital tuner, but the lack of HD capability really hurts.

    Specs: 320 GB

  • 6.8 1

    TEAC LCDV3253HD

    23 Jan 2009 3:55 PM

    The TEAC LCDV3253HD offers a good deal of features and convenience, but doesn't really offer what we consider more important — performance.

    Specs: LCD , 32 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels, 3

  • 8.2 9

    Panasonic DMR-XW450

    22 Jun 2009 4:11 PM

    Panasonic's upmarket DVD recorder has oodles of functionality, but it's hidden behind a somewhat obtuse remote control.

    Specs: 500 GB

  • 5.3

    Panasonic DMR-XW350

    06 Apr 2009 10:36 AM

    The Panasonic DMR-XW350 DVD recorder is similar to the XW450 in that you can watch Picasa and YouTube, but features a smaller 250GB hard drive.

    Specs: 250 GB

  • 7.5

    Marantz DV4003

    20 Apr 2009 4:17 PM

    If you're looking to play your existing collection of DVDs and don't want a Blu-ray player, then the Marantz DV4003 is an excellent choice.

    Specs: 1

  • TiVo Home Networking

    11 May 2009 1:48 PM

    It's tough to move past the sticker shock of the cost of TiVo's home networking solution, but it is a simple solution for those wanting more portable TV out of their PVR.

  • 7.3 5

    Western Digital My DVR Expander

    12 May 2009 5:28 PM

    Western Digital's TiVo expanding drive works as advertised, but is only recommended for non-networked homes.

  • Topfield TRF2400 Masterpiece HD

    25 Jun 2009 9:52 AM

    The Topfield Masterpiece HD is a very capable PVR that offers a lot of recording flexibility and just as many cutting edge features as the "big boys".

    Specs: 0.5 GB, 1 , Yes

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