Multi-talented recorder (Sony RDR-HXD890B)

Member Name: alltruism

Product:	Sony RDR-HXD890B
Date:	03/08/09 (191 review reads)
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Advantages: Pause live TV, easily record from Sky, Freeview or other sources, very easy to use

Disadvantages: Slight buzzing noise while updating

This unit is excellent. It gives a wide range of quality options so you can decide whether you want to go for top image quality or maximum recording time. You can record direct to DVD or to the built in hard drive. If you do record to the hard drive you can burn the recording to DVD later if you want, and play it in other players.

The built-in Freeview works really well, and seems to be a lot more sensitive than the one built into my TV, picking up more channels.

Recording from the built-in program guide is easy - you can even get it to control your Sky box (via an included Guide+ infrared dongle) so that it can change to the right Sky channel for a timer recording.

If you haven't gone "full HD" yet, this recorder is hard to beat. The only downside is that it makes a noticeable "buzz" when in Standby if it is updating the program guide - could be annoying if used in your bedroom, but in a living room it is great.

Summary: An excellent DVD / Hard Drive recorder for SD broadcasts

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