Typical price: £260
What is it: Freeview DVD recorder with built-in 250GB hard drive
What we think: Well designed, easy to use and fully featured, it's just a shame its Freeview receiver is such a slouch
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 29 August 2008
Tags: Sony, Sony RDR-HXD995, documentaries, shopping, analogue
We like:
Picture quality; 250GB storage capacity; ease of use
We don't like:
GuidePlus+ is a pain; no included HDMI cable makes us grumpy; Freeview tuner very bad at picking up a signal
You might also need:
HDMI cable; blank DVD media; pre-recorded DVDs
CNET UK judgement:
Overall a good machine, but it has some problems, and we'd suggest you check the strength of the Freeview signal in your area before you invest. Otherwise its performance and value for money make it worthy of your time
Full review:
As shoddy as it can be sometimes, there is a vast amount of worthwhile TV on Freeview. If we could just get rid of channels trying to sell you lumps of fake diamond glued on to cheap metal and ladders to clean the cockles off the bottom of a boat it would be even better. Continue Reading...
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