Typical price: £230
What is it: A DVD recorder compatible with DVD-R/RW/RAM discs
What we think: The best value DVD recorder on the market, with an unbeatable audio/visual performance and all the features you need
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 May 2005
Tags: hitachi, ram, dv, outputs
We like:
Variety of connections; solid recording performance; ease of use; ability to cut out adverts and unwanted material
We don't like:
Can be a little slow to access/format discs and finalise recordings; cluttered remote
You might also need:
FireWire cable (for camcorder); RGB-compatible Scart cable (x2); Optical or coaxial audio lead, RF cable (x2)
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Hitachi's DVRX-7000E may be the company's first DVD recorder, but it's the best value model on the market. Sitting way above the raft of cheap recorders from the no-name brands, it rewards you with stellar picture quality and useful features, such as the ability to remove advert breaks in programmes
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