Topfield has done nearly everything right with the TF5000PVRt. It's beautifully designed, can talk to PCs and is only lacking when it comes to HDTV.

If you want to record pay TV and have a real electronic program guide, then the Foxtel iQ is the only choice. It's a fantastic product, if you're willing to pay the subscription fee for it.

Despite the problems using the USB port and the slight inconvenience of the remote control and MP3 and JPEG playback, we found this unit very easy to use for watching and recording TV and very reliable. Its picture quality was excellent and it was also a very quiet operator, with only one small rear fan cooling the unit and only slight hard disk noise evident during boot-up and seek sequences. It's also well priced for a dual-tuner set top box. We highly recommend it.

As long as you're not too worried about how it looks, the HDD-J35 is an awesome PVR, with outstanding HDTV support.

The TEAC SDB450 is a great product for anyone looking for an affordable, simple and easy way to access digital TV.

Even without support for high definition, the CTDV100 delivers sharp, clear pictures with an easy-to-use interface and functions.

One of the better high end HD receivers available, the Sony DST-HD500 delivers excellent value for those with the system to support it.

The TF7000HT makes up for its lack of advanced features with great picture quality and intuitive operation.

A fantastic device for any tech-savvy AV enthusiast, the TViX 4030PA PVR is only let down by a few slight omissions.

The DViCO TViX PVR M-4130SH is a useful device for those who love downloading video and audio files from the Internet. Being able to play them on your TV is great and with the new PVR features, you can watch and record digital television as well.

The DViCO TViX PVR M-5130SH is a useful device for those who love downloading video and audio files from the Internet. Being able to play them on your TV is great and with the new PVR features, you can watch and record digital television as well.

A great product, although ultimately its usefulness hinges on the use of a USB hard disk drive instead of an internal one. If this appeals to you, then the DP-H1 is well worth considering.