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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.
Best high-definition camcorders
High-def camcorders, while not exactly cheap, are now more affordable then ever. CNET Australia picks a few that offer the best compromise between image quality and price.
Reviews
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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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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
The Lumix DMC-GH1 proves that there's fight and fury in the Micro Four Thirds format, with brilliant HD video quality and great still images.
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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.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR100
While it's a perfectly serviceable HD camcorder, the Sony Handycam HDR-XR100 should deliver a little more of everything for the money.
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Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG10EXBK HD Dual Camera
Sanyo's entry-level portable camcorder is very portable indeed, but suffers with some design and implementation flaws.
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Sony Handycam HDR-XR200V
It's the active image stabilisation system that finally makes shooting lengthy handheld movies or on-the-go videos a viable option, which elevates this camera from average to good.
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Samsung PS50A650
Though the Samsung PS50A650 plasma is better than the Panasonic PZ850 feature-wise, it loses out slightly in terms of picture quality.
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Sony BDP-S350
The combination of its small design, solid feature set, and excellent image quality make the Sony BDP-S350 a worthwhile standalone Blu-ray player — especially if you can find it for less than AU$400.
Features
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Camcorder basics
Thinking of buying a camcorder? Just got one? Let's take a look behind the specs and see what you've got in your hands.
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What storage should I get in my camcorder?
There are many types of camcorders on the market, and all take different types of storage. We look into what's available, so you can decide what's best for you.
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Will the NBN kill digital TV as we know it?
As the NBN bypasses the airwaves and offers a new pipe into 90 per cent of Australia's homes, could long-languishing IPTV services spell the beginning of the end for TV as we know it?
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Q&A: Canon helps usher in the video SLR era
In this interview for CNET, Chuck Westfall, technical adviser for Canon's professional products marketing division, answers questions on the future of dSLR, video technology and provides insights into the company's future.
News
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Panasonic readies 3D plasma display
Panasonic has developed a full-HD 3D plasma panel and high-precision active shutter glasses for the consumer market. The 50-inch prototype will be unveiled at the Ceatec Japan 2009 trade show next week.
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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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First footage from Panasonic's Lumix GH1
Film-maker and director Philip Bloom has posted the first footage taken with the brand new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1, and from the looks of it, this camera is going to be stunning.
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Flickr video goes HD, tells time
Flickr is rolling out high-definition video to its paying pro users, while free users now get to upload standard-definition clips, too.
DIYs and How-to
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Camcorder formats: which one is best?
Prospective camcorder buyers are faced with a choice of four types of camcorder recording media: hard disk, flash memory, MiniDV/HDV tapes, or mini-DVD. We run through the pros and cons of all four formats to make your purchasing journey a little less like a trip through Dante's nine circles of hell.
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Build the perfect baby video
With the imminent arrival of a new baby, your life will become a whirlwind. If you're planning to capture the whole experience on video, plan carefully and you'll have a priceless record of those fleeting early days.
Downloads
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5DtoFCP
FCS workflow package to get footage from a Canon5DmkII/7D/1D into Final Cut Pro at 25fps.
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Cineon/DPX Pro for Final Cut Studio
Cineon & DPX Toolkit for Final Cut Studio.
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M2TS to AVI MP4 DVD Converter
Convert your HD M2TS TOD, MOD and Windows Media video into DivX, MP4, FLV and DVD formats.
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Elecard Converter Studio AVC HD Edition
Convert your AVCHD videos into MPEG-2, Blu-Ray, HDV, and DVD formats.
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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