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TiVo HD

Despite missing some key features, the TiVo HD is a worthwhile investment if you don't want to pay for cable, and it poses no ongoing EPG fees.

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Sony SVR-HD900

An expensive unit offering twin HD tuners and large capacity storage, but with average recording quality.

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JVC Everio GZ-HD3

As a scaled-down version of JVC's GZ-HD7, the GZ-HD3 ditches some of the fancier features, but its price is still higher than we'd like for this camcorder.

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Sony SVR-HD700

A pricey high-end PVR with plenty going for it, despite the limited EPG and lack of USB/Firewire connections.

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Toshiba HDD-J35 HD set top box

Toshiba's new HD set top box sports some impressive functionality, including a large hard drive and HDMI. But is it worth the sticker price? Read our Australian review.

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FireWire standard accelerates to 3.2Gbps

The speed of FireWire is set to quadruple next year after the group behind it announced a new specification for the networking interface.

PS3 spreads its wings with PlayTV, BD-Live and social gaming

Sony has sold some 238,000 PS3s in Australia since its launch, and plans to keep that number ticking over with new games, community features and a TV recorder.

Sony details Blu-ray plans, new product releases

After a year of skirmishing with technology rivals, Sony announced plans for its first high-definition Blu-ray DVD players and recorders aimed at the international market. The company also provided a look at its broader 2006 electronics lineup.

Xbox 360 unveiled, and it's coming next year

Microsoft has officially taken the wraps off the Xbox 360, its next generation console that features a sleek new design, a detachable hard drive and more than a teraflop of processing power.

Laptop lowdown: 25 things you need to know to buy the perfect notebook

In the market for a new notebook? Check out our list of 25 things you need to consider before you hit the shops.

Renovating? Don't forget to network

Been doing a bit of renovating? Before you install the plasterboard and start painting, consider spending an afternoon to run a local area network (LAN) through your house.

Digital photo basics

Whether you've just bought a digital camera or are in the market for one, you'll learn the basics of buying and using a digicam in this introductory primer on digital photography.

Big Screen Buyers' Guide: UPDATE

Taking the plunge with a big screen television? Here's 10 questions you should be asking yourself before you hit the shops.

The best ways to back up your data

Backing up your hard drive is something you should do regularly, but because of forgetfulness, the unpleasantness, or just plain laziness, you put it off. Before you know it, the drive takes a dive, and all your files are gone for good.

How to upgrade your PlayStation 3 Hard Drive

Find out how to upgrade the hard drive on your PlayStation 3.

Blu-ray vs HD DVD: which video format is for you?

Is Blu-ray bang for your buck? Is HD DVD hot to trot? Which next-generation video format should you choose and why?

Desktop shopping checklist

Home PCs still have their place in the sun, thanks to falling prices and ease of upgradeability.

SCE Australia boss on the 40GB PS3

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia and New Zealand managing director Michael Ephraim on the new 40GB PS3 model, discontinuing the 60GB version, and copping flak from gamers.

Dream Tech: DreaMP3 player

Surrounded by neat new technology, CNETers every once in while sit back and daydream about the perfect gadget. Here's the MP3 player that we dreamed up.

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Restorer2000 Pro 3.3 build 123301

Recover accidentally deleted files and reconstruct formatted or corrupted drives.