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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.

Flip MinoHD

Although ultimate image quality and features are sacrificed on the altar of price and pocketability, the MinoHD should be on casual videographers shortlists.

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Reviews

  • Kogan Blu-ray Player BD 2.0

    The renewed Kogan Blu-ray player is a bargain, with many of the niceties of much more expensive players but you can't expect video precision for the price.

  • 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.

  • Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)

    The GoGear Aria may be cheaper than a comparable iPod Nano, but it's leagues behind in terms of quality.

  • LG BD390

    The LG BD390's combination of excellent image quality, super-fast loading times and rich features make it one of our top choices among premium stand-alone Blu-ray players.

  • Sony BDP-S560

    The Sony BDP-S560 Blu-ray player features a Wi-Fi adapter and BD-Live support, but doesn't appear to be able to match competitors for features.

  • Apple iPod Nano (5th generation)

    Not sure which new iPod to choose? The Nano's fifth incarnation wins hands down, with FM tuner and video camera being more than just cheap gimmicks.

  • NAD C 717 Micro DVD Receiver

    If you're after a super compact system that'll primarily provide great music and movies second, the NAD C 717 does just that.

  • Panasonic DMR-BW750

    If you're looking for a flexible PVR that's packed with features, then the excellent Panasonic DMR-BW750 Blu-ray recorder is almost a one-stop shop.

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Features

  • Top 5 phones for video

    Making time to catch up with your favourite TV shows can be tough, but a video-capable mobile can help make better use of that long commute to the office and home.

  • The top 10 songs the web brought back

    Thanks to iTunes, YouTube, Guitar Hero and the like, it's possible for long-forgotten music to be revived in a big way — even if it had disappeared from the airwaves for a reason.

  • Compact cameras with HD video

    Take your pick from our comprehensive line-up of point-and-shoots that support HD video capture.

  • Blu-ray: Everything you need to know

    In 2009, it seems that Blu-ray is finally ready for the mainstream. But what exactly is it, what does it do, and is it right for you?

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  • Sydney movie, music pirate earns jail time

    The Australian arms of the music and film industry have won a victory against piracy with the news that Sydney man Yong Hong Lin has been handed a three-month jail term for selling illegal imported discs from his Eastwood music and movie store.

  • Beatles perfect storm on 9 September 2009?

    For the first time, the Beatles' entire catalogue will be released, in stereo, in one fully digitally remastered collection. Will an iTunes announcement happen the same day?

  • Melbourne man convicted of piracy

    A Melbourne man was yesterday found guilty on six offences relating to CD and DVD piracy in the Melbourne Magistrates Court and fined $24,000 plus prosecution costs.

  • Warner Music Group and YouTube talking again

    Six months after Warner Music's songs disappeared from YouTube, the two companies are trying to hash out their differences, sources say.

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DIYs and How-to

  • Memory cards: Make your phone more like an iPhone

    Our need for storage is increasing, particularly because we want all of our music, videos and photos to travel with us on our phones, but manufacturers typically cut costs by skimping on internal memory. Luckily, the saving grace is expandable memory cards.

  • YouTube: Guide to advanced features

    YouTube is massively popular and incredibly simple to use, but it also has a few powerful features that are tucked away. This guide aims to help you learn how to use some of these advanced features and to serve as a simple reference page.

  • Why HDMI? What you need to know before going digital

    Tired of all those messy home theatre cables ruining your living room's feng shui? Wondering why analog cables are still connecting your all-digital gear? There is a solution — HDMI.

  • How to convert video for the iPod

    Got a bunch of video you want to put on your iPod? Here's how to get it into the right format for watching on the go.

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Downloads

  • Backup Platinum

    Create copies of your data save it on different storage devices.

  • YouTube DVD

    Record YouTube videos on a DVD and watch them on TV.

  • Freeport VM

    Communicate with you pals via video and audio e-mail messages.

  • Quick Favorites

    Sort and get fast access to your bookmarks or favorites.

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Videos

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