A fabulous piece of kit. (Sony RDR-HXD870B)

Member Name: baronridgback

Product:	Sony RDR-HXD870B
Date:	14/07/08 (365 review reads)
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Advantages: Ease of use, superb features

Disadvantages: Nothing really I can think of

I have read through Nibelung's review of this Sony machine and he does make some valid points about it. I also own this DVD recorder/hard drive/freeview tuner and I have to say that it is an absolutely superb piece of kit. I do have to state that I am running it through a HDTV that displays at 1080p and the freeview signal is very crisp and clear.

Initial set up is very straightforward and quick to do, again as Nibelug states the A5 manual is 150+ pages and lets be honest most people will not read it. I must admit I did not read it all but after a setting it up I have refered to it on several occasions when I have needed to (which I think everyone does when they buy a new appliance).

Performance wise this is up to Sony's usual high standards and works extrememly well. It is easy to record to the built in hard drive, in fact its so easy my 5 year old son can do it. It is then possible to record the saved programmes to DVD. I have done this regularly and never encountered any problems. I have also recorded DVD's on this machine from other sources, ie Sky+ and even all my old video collection which was easily achieved by just connecting an old VCR and away you go!

Recorded DVD quality is excellent (allowance being made for the quality of the recorded matter) obviously a recording from an old VHS tape is never going to be 1st class.

Overall if you want a top class DVD/Hard Drive then this is very highly rated and I do not think you will be disappointed.

Summary: In my opinion the best machine for the money.

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