Typical price: £300
What is it: A hard drive and DVD recorder
What we think: If we weren't addicted to the convenience of EPG-aided recording, this would be one tempting recorder
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 7 February 2005
Tags: pioneer, hard drive, high speed, recordings
We like:
Excellent recording quality; slim design; easy-to-use menus; good DVD and hard drive dubbing and backup features
We don't like:
No electronic programming guide or IR blaster; no fit-to-disc or 2.5-hour recording speed
You might also need:
Cables; blank DVD media
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Although it lacks a programming guide like that of its TiVo-powered rivals, Pioneer's slim, beginner-friendly DVR-DVD combo boasts some thoughtful features
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