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New Single Tuner PVR From Topfield
Topfield has launched the TF7050HDRt, a single tuner PVR that allows a user to pause, rewind, or record live HD TV in an instant.


Is The Foxtel PVR Set To Disappear?
They are not here yet but integrated HD digital TV’s are set to be hot with Foxtel having already held discussions with both Sony and Samsung about the integration of a Foxtel service into the physical TV eliminating the need for a separate pay TV set top box.


How To Get Free Foxtel Courtesy Channel Seven
Channel Seven and the current affair TV program Today Tonight are openly promoting the accessing of Foxtel content illegally over the internet. This is the same network that 4 years ago was wining about illegal use of their 2004 Olympics content by online providers and other TV stations.


Another HD Set Top Box Hits The Market
TEAC’s HDB841 HD set top box not only delivers high-quality, crystal clear video images through its HDMI connection but high quality digital audio sound as well, according to the manufacturer.


iPod Vs TIVO TVC Rip-Off Exposed
Has Seven Media been watching too many iPod commercials as their new Tivo commercial bears a remarkable similarity to the original Apple commercial for the iPod?


As New Front Opens In TV War, Foxtel Moves Sideways
After spending many years and who knows how many lawyer hours and dollars trying to not only control digital content and prevent the spread of apps such as PVR technology in Australia, but also limit what is available on current delivery platforms, the incumbent providers have only recently admitted defeat- but then done an about-face and carried on as usual.


Topfield Launches HD Digital TV Recorder
Topfield, the world’s first company to successfully pioneer digital tv recorder (PVR) technology has released the TF7100HDPVRt High Definition Digital TV Recorder.


Philips Unveils Upscaling DVD Recorders With Hard Drive
Philips has rolled out two new DVD recorders that come with a built-in HDD and digital SD tuner for easy program recording and playback.


Seven Cuts Deal With Foxtel
After months of lobbying the Seven Network to join its pay TV service, Foxtel will finally be able to offer its subscribers access to channel Seven after the two companies announced a partnership today that will see Foxtel retransmit Seven programs – which is unusual since Seven has been preparing to launch its TiVo digital video recorder for some time.


Next Generation HD Foxtel Coming Mid-2008
A new high definition (HD) Foxtel iQ set-top box and a HD service called Foxtel HD+ will be released mid-year.


MCn Advertisement Attacks Free TV
Subscription TV (STV) advocate group, the Multi Channel Network (MCn), has launched a controversial advertising campaign which was designed as a retaliation to the “attack on Subscription Television” last week by the free-to-air industry body.


TEAC Unveils HD Digital Video Recorder
TEAC has launched the HDR1600T, a new set top box with twin HD digital tuners and a large hard disc space for recording and storing multiple television broadcasts.


Consumers Want PC Connectivity With their Home Theatre
More consumers than ever before now want a direct relationship between their PC and their home theatre and sound gear according to the NPD Group’s Connected Home Theater report.


Pioneer Unveils New DVD Recorder Range
In addition to Pioneer’s new Kuro plasma TV, the company has also unveiled two new DVD recorders that come with built-in SD digital tuners and offer HDMI 1.3 up scaling to 1080p.


Beyonwiz Launches HD Set Top Box
Digital Products Group has released the Beyonwiz DP-H1, an HD set top box that also functions as an HD network multimedia player, the company says.


Speakers The Size Of Golf Balls Coming From Sony
Sony is set to release the smallest speakers ever in a home theatre with the launch of the DAV-IS10 micro home theater system, whose speakers are said to be the size of golf balls.


Stunning World First PVR Scoop
A stunning new Rolls Royce of PVRs has finally made it to market. Featuring everything the home entertainment junkie wants, the device is not cheap at $1,500.


New TEAC All-In-One Set Top Box
TEAC has launched a new digital video recorder and high definition digital tuner set top box that is fully networkable.


Set Top Box Distributor Fined For Price Fixing
Digital Products Group the national distributor of Topfield branded digital set top boxes has been fined a massive $238,000 for price fixing in contravention of section 48* of the Trade Practices Act 1974. Sole Director Jai Kemp has also been fined $42,000.


Foxtel Hits 1 Million Customers
More than 1 million Australian homes are now connected to Foxtel Digital.


Teac Digital Recording Wonder
Teac’s new PVR-160T standard-definition set-top box (STB) incorporates a digital recorder with room for around 45 hours of digital broadcast-quality recording.


TEAC’s New Set-Top Tech
TEAC has introduced two new products into the set top box market in order to “Capitalise on the growing trend for digital television,” the company said.


Future Of Set Top Boxes Questioned
The future of the seperate set top box is now being questioned as vendors start bundling features normally found in a STB into large display screens.



 



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