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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.
Reviews
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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.
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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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Panasonic DMR-XW450
Panasonic's upmarket DVD recorder has oodles of functionality, but it's hidden behind a somewhat obtuse remote control.
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Western Digital My DVR Expander
Western Digital's TiVo expanding drive works as advertised, but is only recommended for non-networked homes.
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Creative Zen X-Fi 8GB
The Creative Zen X-Fi 8GB is the same as the 16GB and 32GB versions of the player except it lacks Wi-Fi capability.
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Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB
The Creative Zen X-Fi is finally here, and while it fits in the pocket and sound quality is excellent, the iPod Touch is still a superior product.
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Panasonic DMR-XW300
The Panasonic DMR-XW300 is a very versatile DVD recorder which includes dual-HD recording and excellent DVD playback.
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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.
Features
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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.
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Best high-capacity MP3 players
Music hoarders rejoice! Here are a few picks of the top players for those large collections.
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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.
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Best MP3 players for podcasts
Like to walk around town with strangers talking in your head? Podcast fans need an MP3 player that handles episodes and feeds with finesse. Here are our top three.
News
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Rumour: 5D Mark II used in upcoming Harry Potter and Iron Man movies?
Camera blog Planet5D has posted a rumour stating that one of its sources saw two units of Canon's EOS 5D Mark II at the set of the upcoming Harry Potter movie.
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The spellbinding Zen Bound for iPhone
It may not bring you closer to Nirvana, but Zen Bound's beautiful graphics and mellow soundtrack are likely to relax you more than any other iPhone title.
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Hoyts finds friend in PayPal
Hoyts and PayPal have joined forces to make it easy to buy movie tickets on your mobile phone.
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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.
DIYs and How-to
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Please Explain: PVR
Ty Pendlebury demystifies the alphabet soup of digital video recording.
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How to buy a flash-based MP3 player
Need an MP3 player that won't weigh you down? Flash-based ones will fit the bill, and here are tips on how to choose one.
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Convert video for your portable video player
Trying to get caught up with the new personal video player craze? Read on to learn how to watch all your videos in your hands.
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Guide to Windows Movie Maker
Do you dream of being the next great Hollywood director? Fancy trying your hand at editing your own home videos? Chances are if you use Windows XP, you already have all of the software tools you need to create your own movie masterpiece.
Downloads
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Speedy P2P Movie Finder
Search and download your favorite movies.
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MicroVideo Software DVD Ripper Premium
Rip DVD, IFO, and VOB files to various video formats.
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FollowMovie
Improve your foreign language skills using movies.
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Celtx
Write, import, edit, and publish movie scripts using standard industry formatting.
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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