DVD & PVR articles

  • 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

  • Foxtel upgrades to HD+

    31 Jan 2008 12:05 PM

    Foxtel has officially announced its new high definition service, to be called HD+, and named the four exclusive channels set to be available for its mid-year launch.

  • Watch downloads on your TV

    22 Jan 2008 1:39 PM

    Media wants to be free, but it should be accessible everywhere in your house too, especially on your TV. Find out how to play the files on your PC on a bigger screen.

  • Australia misses out on iTunes movie rentals

    17 Jan 2008 9:15 AM

    Apple's iTunes Store in the US now allows users to rent movies rather than purchase them, but there's still no word when a similar service might be available Down Under.

  • Dvico TVIX 4130SH PVR

    10 Jan 2008 5:33 PM

    DViCO's 4130SH will play back just about anything you throw at it. Just don't do your throwing from the network.

    Specs: 500 GB, Yes

  • D-Link DSM-320RD Wireless Media Player

    10 Jan 2008 5:07 PM

    The DSM-320RD is a simple media streamer that's definitely a touch dated, but worthwhile if your needs are only very modest -- or if you need a spare DVD player.

    Specs: Ethernet, SCART, S-Video, Wireless, Coaxial, Optical , MP3, WMA, WAV, AIFF, OGG, JPEG, BMP, AVI, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, XviD, GIF, PNG , 802.11g

  • Belkin FlyWire wirelessly transmits six AV sources to your HDTV

    10 Jan 2008 11:54 AM

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

  • Xbox, iPod dock and home automation in one box

    07 Jan 2008 1:59 PM

    The ITC One is an all-in-one entertainment system with its own built-in amplifier -- but expect to pay handsomely for it.

  • Foxtel's new iQ HD box, specs

    13 Dec 2007 1:39 PM

    Foxtel has revealed details of its new HD service to be released next year which will feature four HD channels and a custom-built box.

  • Toshiba SD-P2900

    03 Dec 2007 4:31 PM

    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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  • 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