Typical price: £410
What is it: DVD/hard-disk recorder with integrated Freeview and video upscaling
What we think: More than capable, but not the best around
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 April 2007
Tags: pioneer, hard drive, high definition, copies
We like:
User-friendly features; integrated Freeview; 160GB hard drive; HDMI video upscaling; simple remote; excellent recording performance in high-quality mode
We don't like:
Average build quality; redundant low-quality modes; motion-tracking difficulties
You might also need:
HDMI cable; component cable; RGB Scart; coaxial audio cable
CNET.co.uk judgement:
Pioneer's DVR-545HX offers all the recording and playback features you're likely to use. But, in this competitive market, there are similarly priced rivals that do the same thing but better
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