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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.

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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Reviews

  • Philips GoGear Aria (8GB)

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

  • Netgear Digital Entertainer Live (EVA2000)

    The Netgear Digital Entertainer Live is an easy-to-use networked digital media streamer in a small package.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

  • 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".

  • Sony Ericsson W508

    The W508 is a great phone for listening to music and playing games, but it's yet another Walkman phone from Sony Ericsson that doesn’t really standout from the pack.

  • 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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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.

  • Mobile broadband: HSDPA modem round-up

    We test the latest HSDPA mobile broadband hardware on the 3G networks of Telstra's Next G, Vodafone, Optus and 3 Mobile.

  • 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.

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  • Foxtel TV now on iPhone

    Telstra customers can finally subscribe to Foxtel TV on their iPhones, 18 months after the first iPhones were sold on the Next G network.

  • Foxtel iQ2Go backups in 12 months

    Foxtel has enabled its free Download "catch up" service today, and customers will be able to backup their own recordings to PC within the next 12 months.

  • Foxtel launches Next Generation service

    Foxtel launched its re-branded "Next Generation" service in Sydney today in a lavish "rocket-themed" event with 30 new channels, a handful of new services and updated pricing.

  • Foxtel adds channels, doubles price?

    Pay TV operator Foxtel could be almost doubling the price of its basic plan next week when it announces 30 new channels and iQ recorders for every customer.

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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

  • x264 Video Codec

    Provide a library for encoding H264 or AVC video streams.

  • EJukebox

    Merge your audio and video files with optional youtube results in a database with custom interface.

  • MSN Recorder Max

    Record MSN chatmate's webcam video or capture MSN conversation easily.

  • AVCWare QuickTime Converter

    Convert QuickTime files to multiple video/audio formats.

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