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Top 5 tips for buying a PVR

So you've finally ditched your VHS recorder but are unsure what to replace it with. We look at the five features you should be looking at when buying a PVR.

Loewe Art 42 SL Full-HD+ 100 DR+

Not within everyone's ballpark, the Loewe Art 42 SL is a pricey LCD TV, but if you can afford it, you won't be disappointed. It's a stylish bit of kit with plenty of upgrade and customisable options.

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Reviews

Topfield TRF2400 Masterpiece HD

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".
Western Digital My DVR Expander

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

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.
DViCO TVIX 5130 PVR

DViCO's TViX HD PVR promises a lot of functional ability, but it's not a product for those afraid to tinker.
Beyonwiz DP-H1

Want a PVR with unlimited storage capability? Beyonwiz's H1 offers exactly that - in a manner of speaking.
Beyonwiz DP-P1

The Beyonwiz DP-P1 is a twin-HD tuner digital video recorder with network capabilities allowing you to stream content such as photos and DivX movies from your PC.
NEC Multeos M46

The M46 produces an impressive image, but the add-ons required will make it an expensive option for most home theatre buyers, unless you're planning on setting up a customised video wall

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Features

Must-have HD TV add-ons

Hesitant to buy an HD TV because you are not sure what to get out of it? Find out what extras will make your HD TV experience perfect in our must-have list.

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DIYs and How-to

CNET.com.au's quick guide to handheld operating systems

In this quick guide, we take a look at the functionality and applications of the four main handheld operating systems -- Palm, Windows Mobile, Symbian and BlackBerry.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

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Microsoft Windows® 7. Your PC, simplified.

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