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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.

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.

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Reviews

LG MS408 HD DVR

The LG MS408 HD DVR is a hard drive-based PVR that offers two tuners and a wealth of connectivity options including YouTube access.
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.
Panasonic DMR-XW450

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

Western Digital's TiVo expanding drive works as advertised, but is only recommended for non-networked homes.
Panasonic DMR-XW300

The Panasonic DMR-XW300 is a very versatile DVD recorder which includes dual-HD recording and excellent DVD playback.
Foxtel iQ2

The Foxtel iQ2 is one of the best upgrades currently available for people who've invested in a HD panel, and it will only get better.
Pioneer DVR-LX60D

The Pioneer DVR-LX60D DVD recorder boasts a 250GB hard drive, 1080p upscaling, PictBridge printing, and looks spanky in its glossy back coat.
Panasonic DMR-EZ47V

The Panasonic DMR-EZ47V is a budget DVD recorder/VCR combo with an SD digital tuner and upscaling to 1080p via the HDMI output.

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Features

Five of the best PVRs

If you're looking to upgrade from the old analog VCR to a shiny new digital model then these five recorders are our favourites.
TiVo expansion options

When the Australian version of TiVo launched last year, the hard drive within the unit was pretty small. What solutions are there for expanding the storage on offer? We present a couple of options.
Favourite iPodware

If you can't wait around for iTunes to add iPod-to-PC backup functionality or convert your movies, check out these apps for enhancing the ubiquitous audio and video player.
MP3 players with large screens

MP3 players with monster screens. Watch movies! View photos! Scare the dickens out of the iPod Shuffle with these big-screen players.

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News

XDepth Raw Converter up for grabs (and free)

Trellis Management has announced the availability of the XDepth Raw Converter for Windows, available free of charge for both personal and professional use.
EchoStar SlingLoaded combines Slingbox and DVR

We're huge fans of the Slingbox, which lets you access your home TV from any broadband-connected PC and many models of 3G smartphones.
Seagate Pipeline DVR hard drives bump up to 1TB capacity

Seagate has announced two new additions to the Pipeline group of hard drives, made to fit in digital video recorders (DVRs).
Moxi DVR back from the dead

The Moxi turned up years ago, and was meant to go head-to-head with TiVo. Now it's back — but is it any better?

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DIYs and How-to

Please Explain: PVR

Ty Pendlebury demystifies the alphabet soup of digital video recording.
How to make your smart phone smarter

You don't have to be a brain surgeon to boost your smart phone's IQ. Downloadable software offers maps and directions, an instant messenger, and the latest news to go.

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Downloads

Advanced JPEG Compressor

View, edit, resize, convert, and share your digital photos.
MSI To EXE Setup Converter

Create EXE program from MSI installation file.
GetFLV Pro

Download, play, save, and manipulate Flash video FLV files.
Solid Converter PDF to Word

Convert PDF files to Microsoft Word, preserving text, layout, and bitmap images.

Get (laptop) smart before you buy

Win the numbers game and get the laptop that's perfect your needs as well as your budget!
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.
Whereis® maps

If you’d like to get to know more of Australia, and do it safely, then check out Whereis® maps.