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TiVo for Telecom

29 September 2009

We knew TiVo was coming at some point – it’s part owned by TVNZ. But now details have emerged that Telecom holds exclusive reselling rights for the November launch, and only its broadband customers can have access to TiVo’s internet features. more »

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They may take away our channels…

14 May 2009

TelstraClear has come under fire for removing four channels from its basic cable TV package. Subscribers were shocked to receive a letter saying these channels – which had been available for years – had been given out “in error”, and...more »

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Sky's personal video recorder

3 April 2009

Sky’s latest personal video recorder is a sexy black box called My Sky HDi. Through the console, you can pause and rewind live TV and record up to two shows simultaneously. You can also access high definition (HD) programmes for...more »

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Freeview/HDD recorder nightmare!

7 January 2009

Here’s a letter from a member in despair: "I purchased a new Sony TV with a built-in Freeview HD tuner, and a matching HDD (hard disk drive) recorder. Unfortunately after several weeks of trying I have not yet successfully recorded...more »

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Family gaming: more picks for Xmas

17 December 2008

My previous post on family gaming looked at Sony’s PlayStation line up. This time I'm focusing on the Wii and Xbox 360. Nintendo Wii ($499) The Wii is probably the most family-friendly console – its motion-sensing controllers are extremely easy...more »

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Family gaming: best picks for Xmas

9 December 2008

There’s no doubt video games can be expensive. But they can also be a blast to play, and there are a surprisingly large number of games that truly are fun for the whole family. Here are some that won’t break...more »

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