Typical price: £350
What is it: DVD recorder with integrated 160GB hard drive
What we think: It's a decent recorder held back by a slighted specification. But it's well constructed, incredibly easy to use and performs capably
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 July 2006
Tags: sony, high quality, copies, length
We like:
Exceptional build and style; recording versatility; extremely easy to use; decent DVD performance
We don't like:
No integrated digital tuner; limited connectivity; no HDMI; poor analogue tuner performance effects recordings
You might also need:
RGB Scart cable; component cable; RF coaxial cable; coaxial audio cable
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Sony's RDR-HX725 is a decent recorder held back by a slighted specification. Not having an integrated digital tuner is restrictive and you can expect HDMI connectivity at this price. But it's well constructed, incredibly easy to use and performs capably
Sony RDR-HX725 History
1 Sep 2006 in Reviews
Hybrid hard drive/DVD recorders combine the convenience and economy of recording onto a hard drive with the option to archive your favourite moments onto DVD
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