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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.

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.

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Reviews

Panasonic DMR-BW850

The Panasonic DMR-BW850 Blu-ray recorder features a 500GB HDD, twin HD tuner and access to YouTube and Picasa web services.
Panasonic DMR-XW300

The Panasonic DMR-XW300 is a very versatile DVD recorder which includes dual-HD recording and excellent DVD playback.
Panasonic DMR-EX78

The Panasonic DMR-EX78 is a DVD-recorder with a standard-def tuner, HDMI upscaling and a 250GB hard drive.
Beyonwiz DP-H1

Want a PVR with unlimited storage capability? Beyonwiz's H1 offers exactly that - in a manner of speaking.
Pioneer DVR-550HX-S

The DVR-550H contains a 160Gb Hard Disk Drive that can hold up to 455 hours of recorded content. It also has an HDMI connection and can upscale video content to 1080p.
Beyonwiz DP-P1

The Beyonwiz DP-P1 is a twin-HD tuner digital video recorder with network capabilities allowing you to stream content such as photos and DivX movies from your PC.
Dazzle DVD Recorder DVC 100

Got old home movies gathering dust and mould? The DVC-100 offers a stress-free way to archive them to DVD for posterity, although critically it doesn't really do much more than that.
Canon DC220

A simple DVD camcorder with decent performance and image quality, the DC220 won't blow you away but neither will it let you down.

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Features

Take note! MP3 players with voice recorders

No one wants to get writer's cramp or carpal tunnel, but it can be hard to avoid if you're taking notes in classes or meetings all day. CNET.com.au rounds up these lecture-worthy MP3 players.
Tune in: MP3 players with great FM radios

Sure, you've loaded a fabulous collection of digital audio tracks onto your MP3 player, but what to do when your tunes begin to sound just a bit too familiar? That's where an FM tuner comes in.
VCR, device for playing and recording video, dies at 30

Vale, old VCR - you introduced us to a wider world of home movies and programming the timer.

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News

Zoom H4n mobile audio recorder

It looks like 2009 may be Zoom's comeback year, as it has announced plans to reveal its new H4n recorder at CES 2009.
Panasonic range focuses on 1080p and plasma

Panasonic has unveiled its 2008 range of televisions and home theatre in Sydney with HD recorders and plasmas high on its priority list.
Take note: Sony launches new voice recorders

Practical stocking stuffers, Sony's two new tiny digital note takers are colourful and easy to use.
Hitachi concocting Blu-ray camcorder

The company that's fond of putting DVD recorders and hard drives into video cameras will next try to bring out a Blu-ray camcorder.

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DIYs and How-to

Seven tips on buying a DVD recorder

With so many different models and tons of unfamiliar specifications to consider, finding the right DVD recorder can be quite overwhelming.
Become a camcorder pro: A 10-step guide to making your footage shine

Many camcorder enthusiasts dream of making a movie that captures the popular imagination. Here's a 10-step guide to making your footage shine.
10 things to look for when buying a phone

Looking for a new mobile phone? Here are 10 key features you should look out for.

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Downloads

Radiotracker

Listen and record your favorite music from online radio stations.
AV Voice Changer Software

Change your voice in voice chat rooms and on PC-to-phone connections.
CaptureIt

Record movies and export them to various formats.
Ultra Audio Recorder

Record various live performances, Internet radio, and TV programs.

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