Typical price: £220
What is it: Freeview PVR with built-in DVD player and recorder
What we think: Not the easiest machine to use, but picture quality is good and it has plenty of useful features
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 5 February 2008
Tags: Samsung, Samsung DVD-SH855M, tuner, broadcast, DVD writer
We like:
Decent amount of features; lots of storage space; option to backup to DVD is handy if you're a hoarder
We don't like:
Menus; sluggish controls; only one tuner
You might also need:
HDMI cable
CNET UK judgement:
The Samsung DVD-SH855M offers a lot, but just misses the mark on usability. It does, however, make up some ground with better than average picture quality
Full review:
Watching broadcast TV is a pain for many reasons. You have to be there at the right time. Your bladder needs to be suitably empty and you might want refreshments prepared. Crucially, you have to be able to pay at least a smattering of attention. It's basically hard to actually give something quality time, and even if you do, you'll more than likely to be rewarded by advert breaks every four minutes. Continue Reading...
Samsung DVD-SH855M History
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