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Sony RDR-HXD870 160GB
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Review by Derek, submitted 28/10/07

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used? Humax 9200T
Functionality Rating functionality: 2.0 / 5  2.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 2.0 / 5  2.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 2.0 / 5  2.0 / 5
Title of review Beware
What are the strengths? You can easily skip through commercials during playback.
Link channels works well.
What are the weaknesses? You can only record one program at a time.
You can't watch freeview whilst recording a program on a different channel.
Summary I was very disspointed with this product though it is my fault for not reading the details properly as I thought the facilities on my old PVR recorder (Humax 9200T) were standard now on all PVR's. Beware that if you want to watch one freeview program whist recording a different one you will have to have a separate freeview box.
Do you recommend this product? No
Overall rating overall rating: 3.0 / 5  3.0 / 5

Review by stuart r selkirk, submitted 09/10/07

How long have you used the product? 1-3 months
Which similar products have you used? panasonic dmr-ex75
Functionality Rating functionality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Title of review top sony
What are the strengths? excellent build quality, superb picture in lp mode and very easy to set timer in analogue. digital programme setting with guide function of course can not be any easier. the sheer number of recording options is staggering, i have not used them all yet but lp mode is excellent for every day use. initial setup is also easy peasy even my wife could do it!! out of the box to up & running in under five minutes, can't ask for more than that. well done sony.
What are the weaknesses? none have come to light as yet, remote is a bit awkward. but that may just be me being used to panasonic kit. the menus are not quite as clear as the panasonic either but there really is not much to choose between them.
Summary an excellent piece of kit, superb value for money & sony can be well pleased that they have matched panasonic in the picture quality stakes.
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5

Review by Jeremy Garfield, submitted 14/07/07

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used?
Functionality Rating functionality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 4.0 / 5  4.0 / 5
Title of review Sony RDRHXD870
What are the strengths? Fantastic hard drive, the fact that it will record on any DVD is a major plus in my books, the ease of use of the remote control.
What are the weaknesses? The unit could do with two digital tuners, instead of one digital and one analogue, the Instruction book is a little bit complicated to understand.
Summary On the whole a very fine machine, Sony should be very proud of it and anybody buying it will be very pleased with it.
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5

Review by Tim Watson, submitted 29/06/07

How long have you used the product? Less than 1 month
Which similar products have you used? Older Panasonic Freeview tuner (sloooow), various DVD players (Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic).
Functionality Rating functionality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Quality Rating quality: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Value for money Rating value for money: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5
Title of review Great piece of kit
What are the strengths? Build quality of main unit, well laid out remote, picture quality, menu speed, and sheer quantity of features and functions. Very easy to set up and a quiet HDD. The EPG system is very handy, as is the "chase play / pause" live TV function. I went for the black one to match my amp, and it looks very smart.
What are the weaknesses? My remote has a slightly loose piece of plastic under the "arrow" keys, which rattles when you press them. Some buttons are a bit small too. I've not had it long (its only just come out), but nothing serious to report so far.
Summary Fabulous. I would definitely recommend this product. Its predecessor ('860) got rave reviews in the press, and this one appears even better. Its got everything you need from a player/recorder/tuner (assuming you don't need BD / HD-DVD, although I have a PS3 for that anyway). It even upscales to 1080p......nice.
Do you recommend this product? Yes
Overall rating overall rating: 5.0 / 5  5.0 / 5


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