DVD & PVR articles

  • TEAC DVP703

    19 May 2008 2:20 PM

    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.

  • Homecast HT8000 PVR

    13 May 2008 12:05 PM

    The Homecast HT8000 PVR brings a budget approach to the twin tuner HD market — and that budget approach has both its good and bad sides.

    Specs: 320 GB, 1

  • Foxtel launch rumours 'pulled out of hat'

    09 May 2008 3:08 PM

    Despite industry speculation, Foxtel says it isn't planning to launch its HD+ service on 2 June, but has confirmed that all free-to-air HD channels will be available to HD cable subscribers at launch.

  • Topfield and Windows PVRs to get more TiVo features

    30 Apr 2008 5:56 PM

    As TiVo edges ever closer, local EPG provider IceTV has announced its guide will now offer suggestions based on the programs you've recorded previously.

  • Video Ezy on track for in-store VOD

    18 Apr 2008 12:06 PM

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

  • Denon DVD-1940

    07 Mar 2008 10:15 AM

    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.

    Specs: 1

  • Print labels for CDs and DVDs

    03 Mar 2008 4:36 PM

    Spruce up those boring white labels on the CD/DVD you burn for fun or profit, with easy to use CD labelling software.

  • Foxtel hit with 'technical difficulties' after billing change

    22 Feb 2008 6:00 PM

    Pay TV network Foxtel has left subscribers hanging on the telephone after it was hit by technical difficulties resulting from a migration to a new customer records keeping and access system.

  • Sony DVP-FX720W

    20 Feb 2008 12:31 PM

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

  • Samsung DVD-HR755

    20 Feb 2008 10:27 AM

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

    Specs: 250 GB, 1

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  • TiVo 320 Media Device

    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

  • Sony PlayTV (PS3)

    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

  • Toshiba 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD Combo

    Toshiba's 22DV615Y LCD TV/DVD combo unit is compact and simple to use, but screen quality could be better.

    Specs: LCD , 22 inch, 1366 x 768 pixels, 1