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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.
Tech you loved in 2004
Here are some of the products our readers were passionate about in 2004, and the reasons they thought they were great.
Reviews
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Asus Eee Box B206
For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.
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Homecast HT8000 PVR
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.
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Sony PlayStation 3 (40GB)
Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
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Sony PlayStation 3
Sony's built the PlayStation 3 with a definite eye on the future. Can it maintain its lead in the gaming arena with its new console?
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NextWave Digital PVR-3790
An easy to use personal video recorder suitable for those wanting to upgrade their VCR but avoid the costly high-definition path.
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NetComm Banksia Digital HD USB TV Tuner
The Banksia USB HDTV tuner is a high quality, space-saving way to reap the benefits of a high-definition television and PVR system for under AU$200.
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Maxtor Shared Storage Plus
Consumer NAS drives don't get classier or easier than the Maxtor Shared Storage Plus, but we'd like to see Gigabit Ethernet on it.
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Topfield TF5000PVRt (with ICEguide)
Topfield's 120GB PVR combined with IceTV's EPG allows you to easily create your own 60-hour digital video library of free-to-air television.
Features
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The economy of piracy: How game publishers are killing the PC
For as long as I can remember, the media has talked about the death of the PC as a gaming platform. The latest hot console comes out with comparable graphics, and the doomsayers dust off their placards and start chanting.
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Digital TV in Australia
The formats are confusing and the standards don't seem to be standard. Our simple guide unravels the mysteries of Australian digital TV.
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Digital SLR buying guide
CNET.com.au gives you the low-down on what to look for in a digital SLR camera.
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Gaming online: Which console is best?
Game consoles aren't just stand-alone boxes anymore -- it's increasingly about what you can do with them online. If you are unsure about which next-gen console to pick up, we've put together a comparison of the Nintendo Wii, the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, outlining all of their individual online features and costs.
News
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Playing the convergence game
Video game consoles may well become the centrepiece of the digital entertainment experience in the home--but not this year.
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Aussie inventor plans to ICE television advertising
Your set-top box may soon be able to remove advertising for you -- for a price.
DIYs and How-to
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Windows Starter Kit: Must-have PC apps
Bought a new PC but hate the bloatware it comes with? We've sourced the best free Windows apps to increase your productivity.
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DIY: Desktop buying guide
What you need to know -- from finding the type of PC that fits your lifestyle to catching up on all of the latest trends.
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Tech nightmares: Windows XP SP2
To exorcise Windows XP's security demons, Microsoft recently gave it a thorough overhaul in the shape of Service Pack 2. But -- surprise, surprise -- it's not perfect...
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TV buying guide
Whether you want a new bedroom set or a massive home-theatre centrepiece, our CNET editors' guide gives you the full picture on shopping for a new TV.
The Explain Series
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Get (laptop) smart before you buy
Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.
Windows® 7 has been designed to be more reliable, more responsive, and to make the things you do every day easier.
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Whereis® maps
If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.
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Commonwealth Bank Mobile Banking
Bank anywhere, anytime. Learn more.
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Nokia Navigation
The introduction of GPS adds a new dimension of 'social navigation'.




















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