Samsung DVD-HR750 - 160Gb Hard Drive Multi Format DVD Recorder
Dolby Digital and DTS out, PCM , Bit Stream audio out.Region 2 compatible. Intelligent auto setup with auto channel sorting and mapping. Auto detect station name. 12 event 1 month timer. VPS , PDC timer programming. 16 step One Touch Record instant timner recording.

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Stunning recording & playback
Used Price: ?129.99
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Customer Review: LG DR 175
Seems to be very good picture on all modes even EP on my 32 IN LCD HD TV.# To unlock this player to play all DVDs Power on press Open , Home , go to Set Up , Start , Enter , High Light the Lock then press 0000000 and then its Region Free
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With the RD85DT player/recorder, you can enjoy digital television and archive hours of TV programmes on your hard drive. The RD85DT comes with a digital TV tuner, a 160 GB hard drive and allows you to enjoy advanced recording functions such as TimeSlip. The RD85DT is also equipped with the electronic programme guide, EPG. The RD85D player/recorder is a real digital video recording tool which will allow you to build your own personal video library.
Used Price: ?156.99
Customer Review: Dissappointed
Had the unit for a few weeks now, have found it OK as far as recording to HDD, but thats only if I’m not watching anything else at the same time! As it interferes with the TV station that I’m watching. It is very slow at start-up, seems like ages before I can do anything! and the drive is a little noisy. I live in an area where there is very poor digital signal, so dont have alot of channels to view via the set, no ITV or CH4, and sometimes no BBC!… hope that will change in the future. In the meantime I have to record via the satelite, which defeats its object really!
Customer Review: Dissapointing
Sorry, but I have to go against the flow here. I found this machine both difficult to use and unreliable. So much so that I had to take advantage of Amazon’s excellent return policy. I now have a sony RDRHXD560S which I find simnplicity itself to use and excellent quality.
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Panasonic DMR-ES15EB-S Multi-Format DVD Recorder
Create your own video library with the DMR-ES15 DVD Player Recorder from Panasonic. The DMR-ES15 offers up to 8 hours recording on the same single media and contains complete connectivity including, a digital audio output and a DV input. The DMR-ES15 offers the advantage of multi-media recording with intuitive functions and optimal comfort.

Customer Review: Panasonic DVD RAM recorders recording.
To those who can’t record TV programmes whilst away on holiday, I wish you well. There is no reason why this cannot be achieved. Two ways.

Way 1

1:Set up the Digi box either Sat or Freeview onto AV2 SCART on the recorder.

1.1:Set recorder to start and finish at times required and specify AV2 as program.

1.2:Set the programmes required on the favouites list on the digi box.

1.3.Set Timer.

Note, you could even use Video Plus and check that the entry for program has used AV2. It usually does.

Way 2.

Set up digi box as way 1.

With SAT (including FreeSat), set up programmes required in the favourites list (make sure they won’t clash through setting program links).

Set the recorder to External link via remote or on the front panel depending on model of recorder.

The signal used by SKY+ sent by the programme distributer will start the recorder and switch it off into standby.

Note that if you use the programme menu on a sat box whilst the recording is happening, the recorder will loose the continiuity signel and stop recording.

The first way is the best but be sure to synchronise the favourites list and the recording times.

Then turn your telly off at the mains and go on holiday.

Customer Review: does what it says on the box
Good piece of kit, easy to use and does what it says its suppose to

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Sony RDRHXD860S 160GB HDD HDMI DVD Recorder
DVD player features a digital TV tuner electronic programme guidefunction and a hard disk of 160 GB allowing you to record up to 249hours. If you want to transfer your recordings to DVD you can doit at high speed!
Used Price: ?146.99
Customer Review: Poor Sony Product & Very poor Company Support
I am on my third machine, none of which have been any good. The third machine received July 2007 has been back to the authorised repairer five times. In twelve months I have less than 3 months use out of it. The main problem was the machine switching on and off as per other reviews. The repairers have replaced many parts and I am currently waiting for the repairer to receive a printed circuit board to rectify the problem. I have no faith that this will completely solve the problem. DO NOT expect any help or consideration from the Customer Service section of SONY UK. The machine has been with the repairer since 26 October 2007 and is still there now. BUY one at your peril prepare to be disappointed.
Customer Review: Common fault of switching its self off
Have had exactly same experience as others, had machine for 5 months now turns its self on and off every few seconds. 2 friends bought same machine and had same problem. Contact Sony 08705 111999 and they will give you name of nearest Sony repair firm, who will repair if within 12 month warranty. Hope this helps, frankly dissappointed that this recognised common fault does not mean an automatic replacement from manufacturers.

Daewoo DR8100P 160GB HDD Multi-region Capable DVD recorder
Amazon Price: ?202.90
Customer Review: Could be better
In common with the other reviewers, the first thing I noticed was how noisy the fan is. Over the last few months the fan has been getting even noisier at start-up, but quitens a little after a few minutes. This problem is getting so bad I am about to send it back. The other issue is that I have never been able to record on the timer (either to HDD or DVD), either from my NTL or Freeview box. It works fine to record live though and I am happy with other aspects of it.
Customer Review: Absolute JUNK
I bought this based on the half decent reviews. The first unit I bought had a faulty LCD & had to be sent back (part of the LCD didn’t light up, meaning 18:00 hours always displayed as 8:00 etc). The second unit randomly freezes for no reason what all. At this point it becomes COMPLETELY unresponsive & the only fix is to unplug it & wait for one minute before powering back on. Nothing else works. In addition, it’s completely failed to record programs via the timer. The first & last time I buy anything from Daewoo. Avoid this junk at all costs.

LG RH277H DVD Recorder - 160GB HDD
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Customer Review: Going Digital
The HDD DVD recorder seems excellent value for money and does the job perfectly. I don’t think you can record and watch a DVD or recording at the same time (other than the timeshift pause live tv function), but I might not have worked that part out yet. The instructions are pretty complicated! My only concern with this product is it’s lack of built in digital decoder, so to record digital I have to use my old digital decoder. My TV has a built in decoder but I don’t think I can use that to record, so I have to have an additional decoder……I’m not quite sure what the solution is when the terrestrial signal gets switched off as it is a faff to make sure that the digi box is on the right channel for recording. So although I’d recommend the product I think that next time I’ll definitely get a built in decoder as it would be tens times easier that way. Spend the extra money if you can afford it….

TomTom GO 500 - GPS Navigation System with Bluetooth Handsfree
Customer Review: Good Tool
I think some of the bad reviews are being a bit harsh. Remember SAT NAV is just a map like any other map, albeit electronic. If you are using a paper map which displays two-ways on a now one-way road, you use your judgment as an intelligent person and choose not to go down that road. From this you learn that obviously your map is out of date and likewise the maps in the TOM TOM can become out of date as streets change.

Most people want to sit back and let the TOM TOM do the driving. If that is your attitude then of course you will be disappointed. Remember that this is a tool to make your journey and finding your way easier than always referring to a map. The benefits of this little device far outweigh the negatives.

Customer Review: great but
This is an invaluable piece of kit to anyone who travels a lot

helps you avoid those painfull traffic jams as well.

Two slight down sides one when travelling on the motorway its almost impossible to hold a telephone conversation as you cant hear what the caller is saying,although is fine on normal roads doing normal speeds. If the tom tom has been very heavily used occasionally one has to remove the card and reset the device. Iwould not want to be without my tom tom when travelling in or to unfamilar districts.

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TomTom Map of Western Europe - Maps (DVD) GPS - Accessories - Software 9A00.015
Customer Review: A few questions answered…
Like me, you’ve probably read the blurb and still have a few questions - hopefully the following will help!
- Yes, these maps do work perfectly with other versions of the Tomtom One. I’ve got the One V2 Regional which was UK only. The software seems very well integrated with the Tomtom Home PC software, all I needed to do was hook up the unit, pop in the DVD and select the maps I wanted to install from the Tomtom Home software screen. The DVD package includes a product card code, which when entered gave a prompt to visit the ttcode.com website. This generates a separate key code - enter that and everything works a treat.
- The DVD contains the various country specific maps, also it contains country specific maps with main routes of Europe and as well contains a single map of the whole of Europe.
- The amount of maps which you can fit on your SD card will depend upon it’s size and also any extra POIs or voices you use. I managed to fit UK, France, Iberia, Canary Islands and Germany on a single 1GB card. However the detailed single map of Europe is over 900MB, so would need a 2BG card.
- Final key question - are these the latest maps? Answer:no, but then again were you expecting to pay 24GBP for a product which if bought direct from the Tomtom website would be 100Euro for the single detailed map of Europe download or 60Euro each for the single country maps? This DVD, which is copyrighted 2006, contains a slightly older version of the maps but has the added flexibility of a wide range of combinations of individual country maps. The latest version on the Tomtom website at the time of this review is 6.75, whereas the versions on the DVD I received (July 07)are at 6.5.
For me, the reduced price and the fairly infrequent times I’ll be using the maps makes the lack of some new road changes an acceptable trade-off. As they say, you pay your money and take your choice.
I’ve rated this 4 out of 5 only because of the not-latest-issue factor, but I still consider great value for money, it does what it says on the tin.

Car Charger For TomTom Go 300

DuraSec HighTec screen protector TomTom GO 500

Protect your screen against ugly scratches!

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Tomtom GO Classic 510 / 710 / 910 / ONE Car Charger

ONLINE - TOMTOM GO MAINS TRAVEL HOUSE CHARGER
Item is compatible with: Tom Tom Go, Classic, 300 Series, 500 Series, 700 Series, 900 Series Chargers are brand new and of the highest quality CE and RoHs Approved . Must have for every Tom Tom User. If your thinking, but why would I need a mains charger when I already have a car charger. Simply the reason being is that often we like to place the tom tom onto different parts off the windscreen. Now would you like a car charger wire in your way throughout a journey? I certainly would not, therefore by purchasing a mains charger today, you will never face this problem again. Always have a fully charged ready to use Tom Tom before your journey.

TomTom - Maps of France on SD for TomTom GO/One/Rider/Navigator 5

TomTom Map of Western Europe - Maps (DVD) GPS - Accessories - Software 9A00.015
Customer Review: A few questions answered…
Like me, you’ve probably read the blurb and still have a few questions - hopefully the following will help!
- Yes, these maps do work perfectly with other versions of the Tomtom One. I’ve got the One V2 Regional which was UK only. The software seems very well integrated with the Tomtom Home PC software, all I needed to do was hook up the unit, pop in the DVD and select the maps I wanted to install from the Tomtom Home software screen. The DVD package includes a product card code, which when entered gave a prompt to visit the ttcode.com website. This generates a separate key code - enter that and everything works a treat.
- The DVD contains the various country specific maps, also it contains country specific maps with main routes of Europe and as well contains a single map of the whole of Europe.
- The amount of maps which you can fit on your SD card will depend upon it’s size and also any extra POIs or voices you use. I managed to fit UK, France, Iberia, Canary Islands and Germany on a single 1GB card. However the detailed single map of Europe is over 900MB, so would need a 2BG card.
- Final key question - are these the latest maps? Answer:no, but then again were you expecting to pay 24GBP for a product which if bought direct from the Tomtom website would be 100Euro for the single detailed map of Europe download or 60Euro each for the single country maps? This DVD, which is copyrighted 2006, contains a slightly older version of the maps but has the added flexibility of a wide range of combinations of individual country maps. The latest version on the Tomtom website at the time of this review is 6.75, whereas the versions on the DVD I received (July 07)are at 6.5.
For me, the reduced price and the fairly infrequent times I’ll be using the maps makes the lack of some new road changes an acceptable trade-off. As they say, you pay your money and take your choice.
I’ve rated this 4 out of 5 only because of the not-latest-issue factor, but I still consider great value for money, it does what it says on the tin.

INRIX and TomTom Expand North American Partnership to Include
Forbes - TomTom previously announced this month its TomTom Fuel Prices Services, provided by OPIS via INRIX, and will be available in Q1 2008 for $14.95 per year for TomTom GO 920 and GO 920T users. INRIX enhanced traffic incidents along with real-time fuel

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Navman S90i GPS receiver Review
Pocket-Link.co.uk - In fact there isn’t a single button on the front of the display, which boasts a 4.3-inch widescreen display the same as the latest TomTom Go and Garmin ranges. Other features inside this top of the range model include the now standard Bluetooth for

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Tomtom Bluetooth GPS Receiver

6 x SCREEN PROTECTOR MEXXPROTECT UltraClear for TomTom Go 720, 100% fits, Display Protection Film, PDA, Pocket PC
You will receive 6 ( 1 set ) high quality MEXXPROTECT UltraClear SCREEN PROTECTORS. These protectors 100% fit and are exact with regards to the shape!

Our MEXXPROTECT UltraClear SCREEN PROTECTORS are a first-class protection of highest quality and are against scratches on your display.

When ordering 2 sets you will automatically receive additionally 1 set free of charge!

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TomTom GO 720T
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6 x SCREEN PROTECTOR MEXXPROTECT UltraClear for TomTom Go 510, Go 710, Go 910, PDA, Protection Film
You will receive 6 ( 1 set ) high quality MEXXPROTECT UltraClear SCREEN PROTECTORS. These protectors 100% fit and are exact with regards to the shape !

Our MEXXPROTECT UltraClear SCREEN PROTECTORS are a first-class protection of highest quality and are against scratches on your display.

When ordering 2 sets you will automatically receive additionally 1 set free of charge !

YOUR GUARANTEED ADVANTAGES:

• our screen protectors 100% fit and are exact with regards to the shape
• at the moment one of the most transparent screen protectors available on the market
• highest quality due to a precise manufacturing
• ultra clear - highly transparent without any restrictions for your display
• no reduction of the lightness, the contrast or the colour - ideal for highly resolving displays
• ultra-thin screen protectors (only 0.05 mm) - smooth surface
• wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, protects and usable for a long time
• can be removed at any time without any residues
• improved hand-writing recognition for touchscreen displays
• no slipping - optimum and long-lasting adhesion
• no streaking of the display - no Moir?-effect
• easy and quick fixing without using any liquids
• highest stability - no unevenness as occuring in case of other cheap screen protectors
• optimum screen protectors - best maintenance of value for your equipment, thus increases the resale price
• lightning dispatch, competent service
• detailed, illustrated and easily coherent instructions

Customer Review: Very Poor
I have no problem with this company (mexxtronics) who sold be 6 for ?1.99, however the product is very poor, 6 supplied which make you think your going to need them all, in fact it took 3 attempts to get one on without damaging it. Finally with one in place there were lots of bubbles, which could not be removed with a plastic card. I have used these type of products before (made by Covertec) and never had a problem. First class delivery, poor product

Tomtom Go 520 / 720 Premium Chestnut Brown Hard Leather Case (VIVO BRANDED)
(1) Protect you Tomtom Go 520 / 720 navigation system with this premium chestnut brown padded custom leather case, (2) Well padded with additional protection for the screen, (3) Durable premium leather with lifetime warranty, (4) Hand stitched made to last, (5) Integrated belt loop and lanyard bracket, (6) Magnetic closure, (7) Suitable for: Tomtom Go 520 / 720

Tomtom Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Philips DVDR5500 - DVD Recorder With Freeview
in Black

Customer Review: Not what it promises to be…
Wanted a DVD recorder with built-in Freeview, saw this and thought, “Wow! Has upscaling, USB port for flash drive reading, looks stylish, and cheap too!”. This all may be true, but what I didn’t know until I got it home and set it up was how irritating it is to use!

The menu system is very unresponsive, taking literally several seconds to respond to a simple ‘down’ on the remote. As a result, it can take minutes to scroll down a few pages of the Program Guide. The firmware needs some serious de-bugging. I had this unit no more than 2 days, and it ‘froze’ on me more than six times. Each time I was doing nothing more complicated than accessing a DVD, viewing pitcures from my USB pen, or simply browsing the Program Guide for something to watch! The only solution when it hangs is to pull the plug (even says so in the manual) as there’s no power switch.

But the worst thing for me was the image aspect ratio distortion. Digital broadcasts displayed beautifully when watched live, but if recorded to DVD then played back they would be stretched vertically, making them totally unwatchable. Oddly, setting the TV Shape option to Widescreen (I have an older PAL 4:3 screen), would correct the playback distortion problem, but render live broadcasts as vertically stretched instead.

On the plus side, the interface looks very swish, the DVD recording quality is excellent, and upscaling to 1080 is well performed. The facia is very stylish, and the front USB and DV ports are neatly hidden behing a flip-down panel.

You can’t pause live TV with this unit though, which I presumed you could - my fault for not reading the specifications! I performed a firmware upgrade, downloaded from Philips web-site, which was very easy to do. Although I only had the unit setup for another hour or so, I didn’t experience any more ‘freezing’ of the interface. Customer service, if you need it, is rubbish - I posted a query regarding the aspect ratio distortion, and am yet to get a response, over two weeks later.

I’ve also heard that these machines keep the drive spinning, even in standby mode, if you leave a disc in. Philips customer service have themselves admitted you ought to remove any discs from the machine when not in use, otherwise it burns out the motor in about 6 months. Seems so ridiculous I can believe it!

Summary: I returned mine. This machine looks great, promises the world, but leaves you pulling your hair out. Philips DVD recorders have been dogged with problems for quite a number of years, and this one is no better. Pay a little more and buy a Panasonic or Sony.

Customer Review: Good picture quality and easy to use but has recording problems
I was pleased with everything about this DVD until I discovered that mine had a couple of faults (not sure if these are common faults). When recording, it often doesnt switch off after the selected program has finished recording and so it records the next program until it uses up all the disk space, then the disk keeps spinning and gets hot, and you can only stop it by switching it off at the mains. Also there is no way of knowing how much room you have available on the disk and it will accept a recording request when there is not enough room on the disk. I’m afraid to say I will be taking it back.

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LD RC299H - Multi Format DVD Recorder
The RC-299H DVD/VHS player/recorder is a complete system that combines a DVD player/recorder and a HiFi Stereo VHS player/recorder. The RC-299H is compatible with several formats, so you can build up a true home TV programme and film collection. In DVD record mode, the RC-299H works with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM formats. Its 5 compression modes give you up to 11 hours of digital video. The VHS player has 2 recording speeds and includes the andldquo;Jet Driveandrdquo; fast-forward and rewind functions. The RC-299H DVD/VHS player/recorder also allows you to copy from DVD and VHS cassette and vice-versa, as well as simultaneous DVD play and VHS record. The RC-299H is especially remarkable connectivity-wise, with its High-Definition HDMi out, USB port, and DV IEEE 1394 frontal input, letting you connect any portable USB device or DVD camcorder, perfect for video archiving for your films on DVD. The RC-299H DVD/VHS player/recorder is a stellar home audio/video system that gives you numerous recording possibilities for your entertainment.
Amazon Price: ?170.33

Sony RDR-GX120 Dual Format / Dual Layer DVD Recorder
DVD+R/+RW, +R double layer disc recording.
Customer Review: You get what you pay for…
I was looking for a decent quality DVD recorder to back up my sky + box. This is it. It was with fear and trepidation I went to the back of the TV, but set up was a breeze. It does exactly what I want. I don’t need a freeview tuner I don’t need multi format recording I don’t need instant start up I don’t mind it taking time to turn on I don’t want all the bells and whistles So, I have not paid for them. What I have got is an easy to use system to back up my Sky +. Result.
Customer Review: Cheap but flawed product
Similar story here as others who have been disappointed by this unit. Bought a Sony Bravia (from John Lewis) and it came bundled with this DVD recorder. The lack of in-built digital tuner is infuriating as, even when you do figure out how to record digital signals from the TV, you can’t record a digital channel and watch another. The only time you can record one channel and watch another is when recording using the in-built analogue tuner (so just the old 5 analogue channels) and watch another channel on the TV’s digital tuner. For those confused about recording digital shows from the Sony Bravia TV to the RDR-GX120, you connect from AV2 on the Bravia to AV1 (I think it’s that one) on the RDR-GX120. Then when recording, tell the RDR-GX120 to use L1 as the source. To select the digital channel simply use the normal TV guide via the Bravia remote (can initiate timer recordings this way) or the prog up/down buttons on the DVDR remote and select the show to tape. It squirts the signal out via AV2 to the RDR-GX120. It’s not intuitive but once you’ve done it a few times you’ll remember. It’s potentially a great system but falls down flat by preventing you from changing channel. You have to record what you watch, when usually you’ll want to record a show and watch something else. Oh, and when timer recording a digital channel the TV must be switched ON. That means either leaving the TV on all night when recording things late night / when you’re away from home or else delving into the manual to suss out the TV’s on/off timer options. Unless you have an additional Freeview box you can hook up somehow, you’ll soon be pretty fed up with the limitations and flaws of this DVD recorder. As others have mentioned, it can be infuriatingly slow to access discs. Browsing and renaming recorded titles on a DVDRW disc is woefully slow. I fail to understand why it takes so long to translate my button presses to action on-screen. The Bravia’s on-screen menus are really nippy and responsive, the juxtaposition damning the RDR-GX120 all the more. In its favour, I was able to make the unit multi-region with a remote hack. This didn’t go particularly smoothly but was eventually successful and I can now throw in any Region disc without thought and it’ll play fine. It’s not enough to justify purchasing this product though. ?150 or so can get you a DVD recorder from another manufacturer that features a Freeview tuner, DVD-RAM support, plus DVD upscaling to 1080p and HDMI output for those wanting to benefit from their HDTVs. Don’t even consider this product.

Samsung DVD-SH855M - DVD Recorder 250Gb Hard Drive - With Freeview & HDMI
Full multi format recording and playback. 250GB Hard Disc Drive capacity.
Amazon Price: ?207.60
Used Price: ?178.99
Customer Review: Looks arn’t everything…..
Hi, I have or rather, had this machine. I did manage to set it up, eventually, but it’s not very intuitive, I suspect that it’s a 3rd party that has written the software for Samsung, that can be the only explanation as to the way that it works (or doesn’t really). I bought this machine really as it was one of those that I found that had an HDMI output. I have sent the machine back to Amazon for refund as it refused to release one of a set of DVD’s from it’s DVD drive. It just sat there with “LOADING” on its front display. I found no way of convincing it to release my DVD. I did get it to change from “LOADING” to “EJECT”, but that had the same result, no DVD released. I am not very happy at all as you may well understand, I may well be very unlucky. But now I will have to get a replacement Set of DVD’s to replace one.
Customer Review: roger
hi, i started by buying a thomson pvr.it was rubbish so it went back.next came the samsung twice the price.but the epg took forever too load & then half the programes were missing. & on replay the picture sometimes froze.i sent it back it was useless.next came the 250 gb sony.the epg is great.everything loads straight away.& the dvd plays divx so i can download films from my computer & play them on the sony dvd.at last i have what i want.

Sharp DV-RW260H DVD Recorder / VCR Combination
Used Price: ?89.99
Customer Review: Quality - Sharp DVRW260H
Ive had my Sharp DVRW260H for a few months now. Im very impressed with the picture performance. The Progressive scan output puts many DVD recorders of a higher value to shame. And the normal picture output featurs 500 lines of res, which is an improvement on what I have used in the past The best bit (And most usefull in my line of work) is the ability to copy from VCR to DVD or DVD to VCR at the touch of a button. Making a DVD of all your home movies is a doddle. The only thing I can fault this on is that the Free Scart Lead in the box. It should be discarded striaght away. Its cheap and horrid and in my case caused picture problems. Ive popped into currys and got a Monster (thats the make) Scart lead and this really shows what the Sharp is capable of. This is a Recomended Product as far as Im concerned
Customer Review: Sharp DV-RW260H
Potential buyers should be aware that this is region 2 player only and no hack is available.Therefore DVD playback is restricted and in particular excludes any disc from the USA and many from the Far East. Also the requirements for DVD recording is very presciptive which means that one has to be extremely careful when purchasing blanks. The performance of the VCR is good but the DVD playback is no better than that of many players which can be purchased at only a fraction of the cost

Philips DVDR3570 - 160Gb Hard Drive DVD Recorder - Black
Take control over your TV.

Customer Review: The best HDD DVD recorder features for the price.
I have owned 5 different DVD recorders and must admit this is the best one I have ever seen, mainly due to its live TV preview function and the USB host connector.

Does exactly what it says on the box.

The 6 hour time shift buffer is amazing if you have forgotten to hit the record button and want to record the program you are watching, all you have to do is use the live preview function to go back to the start of the program and put a record from mark at that point and a stop recording mark at the end of the program, your’re done it’s recorded.

The USB host function is an excellent addition along with the firewire connection for DV camera editing and recording.

I would recommend the DVDR3570H highly.

Also:

Would like to mention a feature that addresses the problem another reviewer wrote about!

I use my recorder with a standard Sky box, there is a feature in the settings menu under Recording called SAT recording, when this is enabled all you have to do is connect the scart connector from VCR out of the Sky box to the scart input of the DVD recorder and when you use the Sky boxes personal planner to auto view a TV program, it causes the DVD recorder to wake from standby and record the program to the HDD, when the program ends, recording stops and the recorder goes back to standby again. I use this feature all the time so I don’t have to set the timer at all. The feature is really useful because when programs are running late the recorder won’t start recording til it gets the signal from the Sky box. I understand that this also works with cable boxes too. I can’t get Freeview in my area, so I don’t know if it works with those, but I’m prety sure if the freeview box is in standby when its EPG tells it to wake up the signal would also be detected.

Hope this helps.

Customer Review: Philips DVDR3570H/05
I purchased the Philips DVD HDD recorder to perform the following functions:

1. Archive my VHS tapes to DVD

2. Make it easier to get footage from my mini DV camcorder to DVD

3. Record programmes to HDD to watch later

4. Use my USB key to watch divx movies

5. Use the EPG to record programmes that I would otherwise miss - enabling me to watch TV when I want to!

It is point number 5 that was the most crucial for me. A device similar to SKYplus but with the added benefit of DVD recording and DIVX support seemed too good to be true.

Sad to say then that their is no mention of the EPG function in the user manual or indeed the cover of the box. Every retailer including Currys and Amazon have listed the EPG function as one of the key features of this recorder. Having upgraded the firmware and tried all the buttons with no success I have now sent an email to Philips asking them to clarify the matter.

The other functions perform as they should although I’ve not tried all of them yet - The interface is friendly albeit a little slow. The device looks stunning. It’s remarkable being able to pause and rewind Live TV. Their is no fan noise (or none that I can hear) and the unit hasn’t yet crashed!.

Unfortunately though I think I will be returning this because it is lacking the EPG (something which was a major consideration for me when I made the purchase).

I will provide details of the answer from Philips when I receive their email!

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Fantastic value dvd recorder from Samsung
Amazon Price: ?79.98
Used Price: ?61.00
Customer Review: Cheap and cheerful
I purchased for under ?50- and you do not expect a great deal for this amount. I did find that my panasonic ram discs played on this machine which was the main reason I bought it, but the Samsung do not play on the panasonic. I too have tried timer recording onto ram disc and it wouldnt. does anyone know if this a fixable problem?
Customer Review: Very disappointing - don’t bother.
Could not cope with dvd-ram discs (same problems as other reviewers). Progressive scan feature resulted in sound but no picture. Froze several times, I had to unplug it to re-set. It was cheap but I thought Samsung were fairly reputable and now I wish I hadn’t bothered. Returned within a week for a refund.
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Used Price: ?155.00
Customer Review: Hard Disk Errors unable to playback / edit recordings.
Shame that with less than 6 months of purchase, this has started having Hard disk errors while playing back or editing an recording. Need to work on their quality process. Planning to return this now…
Customer Review: The best Boys toy since scalectrix!!
Had this model for 2 months now and it has completely replaced our video and dvd player. very happy with menus operation and quality of recordings. We have problems playing back HDD to DVD recordings on other DVD players, it has a skipping effect, which is frustrating. Support line veryhelpful and prompt but can only advise it is a compatability problem with the other dvd players caused by disk. Any suggestions of a universal disk type? Otherwise very happy with this and the support from Lite on.
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Sony KDL-37P3020 - 37” Widescreen Bravia HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview
with Integrated Digital Tuner

Customer Review: I nearly sent this TV back to Amazon
I bought this TV a couple of months ago but have held off reviewing it until my issues with it were resolved. The TV arrived fairly quickly and it certainly looks good. The colours are great and it’s really easy to use - but my issue was over the picture quality.

I can’t easily describe the problem I was having. Non-HD souces such as ordinary DVD’s and TV did not produce a particularly great image quality. This I suppose wasn’t a huge surprise but did disappoint. The biggest issue seeing dark, coloured or textured areas of the screen moving in the opposite direction to the movement of the camera - especially on shots with hand held cameras. It was very odd and very off-putting. I contacted Sony, who were very good but had no idea what I was referring to, and neither did my local Sony Centre.

Amazon were good and said they were prepared to refund me if I returned the TV. However, I dragged my heels over this as it’s just such a pain to return such a large item and be without a TV until I bought another one (I had got rid of my previois TV by this point).

Then my old Sony DVD recorder started to misbehave, so I bought a Sony RDRGX350B DVD Recorder with upscaling. I also bought an HDMI cable to attach the DVD player to the TV - and this has solved my problem!! The wonky imaging has gone and there is a definite difference in DVD image quality - Disney’s Cars looks so good, it’s hard to imagine how true HD DVD could improve upon it!!!

I now really like this TV and would recommend it, good for the price, great colours and looks great when using an HD-like source. The last thing I need to do now is actually try a proper HD source!

Customer Review: Absolutely Brilliant!!!!
Bought this TV at Christmas - the picture is absolutely brilliant and so is the sound quality. I turned up the volume to max and there was no distortion at all. Linked up to my Sony Home Theatre System - no need to go to the cinema ever again.

The set up, as mentioned in previous review, is so simple - it does it all for you when you first switch it on.

Bought from Argos for ?499 - can’t go wrong. If you want to become future proofed, this is the TV to get - even includes built in Freeview, HDMI sockets, Blu Ray socket - the works!!!!

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Sony KDL32S2530 Widescreen Bravia 32” HD ready LCD TV with Freeview - black
The new HD Ready 32 S series is High Picture Quality Digital LCDTV which can be realized by BRAVIA ENGINE high performance LCDpanel dynamic contrast and 2 HDMI inputs.
Customer Review: Brilliant tv
Ok, I actually got the 42 inch version of the telly, but I can’t find it on amazon, and i’m guessing they are the same except for the size. This is a great tv and I will now discuss the good and bad aspects to it. Good things: If you have digital tv or HD tv it is great quality. The dvd and playstation/xbox quality is brilliant. The tv looks great especially since it is so big. It has some of the best quality of the lcd tvs. It is easy to set up. The shopkeepers will try to sell you loads of extra features for it, but it is great without them and it doesn’t really need them. It is a great price for what you get Bad things: It isn’t brilliant quality without digital or HD tv. Extra features: These are not important and are quite expensive, I know some people will want them, and they are probably worth buying ( I didn’t bother though ). A lot of people have commented on the surround sound system, the regular sound of the tv doesn’t have anything wrong with it, but i’m sure the surround sound system is good for movies. This is probably one of the best lcd’s out and I highly reccomend it.
Customer Review: Sony’s best lcd yet
As usual sony stands for quality. Just updated my 3 year old Sony lcd and they certainly have come on. Superb picture (especially via blueray!). I ALSO GOT IT FREE! Sounds too good to be true, but it works. get this free if you sign up to a free trial of Lovefilm (just remember to cancel it, after 21 days) go to - hdtvgifts.gotskills.co.uk - and sign up! enjoy

Toshiba USB DVB-T TV Tuner - PC/Laptop USB FREEVIEW RECIEVER
Minimum System Requirements: Pentium III 800Mhz or above, 256 MB Ram, 35MB Free hard Disk Space, Direct X 9c Compliant, USB 2.0 Windows 2000, XP Home/Professional, DVB-T Signal Coverage
Amazon Price: ?64.01

Toshiba 42C3030 - 42″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Black
with Integrated Digital Tuner
Amazon Price: ?892.88

Samsung LE32R86 - 32″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - White

TomTom 1T50.060 Navigator 6 Full Product Great Britain
Easy to use:
Easy to install: The simple installation with TomTom HOME will get you on the road in minutes.
Intuitive user menu: The easy-to-use menu gives you the perfect navigation experience
Portable: Easy to take with you whether you travel by car (using the TomTom in-car Holder), by bike or on foot

Route choice: Plan your route to fit your requirements, such as: quickest, shortest, avoiding toll roads and congestion charge areas, by required arrival time, etc.
Clear instructions:
Clear user interface: Crystal-clear 2D or 3D graphics, nightview and 65,000 colours. For optimal visibility.
Realistic visual instructions: Visuals on your NAVIGATOR replicate road signs, making them easier to follow
Pedestrian centric map: View your position using the special 2D map view which is fixed in one position and which can be zoomed in and out for better orientation when navigating on foot.

Huge choice: TomTom NAVIGATOR speaks some 22 languages in over 50 different voices.

Call handling options
Easy call handling: On-screen instructions remain visible while making phonecalls or receiving SMS messages.

Smart extras:
TomTom HOME: Use TomTom HOME software to manage the files on your device (maps, etc), get new updates on your pc or Mac in advance, and much more.

Pre-installed Safety Cameras database: The most up-to-date available list of safety cameras is pre-installed on your NAVIGATOR. Click here for more information.

TomTom PLUS:
TomTom NAVIGATOR comes ready for a wide range of TomTom PLUS services and downloads, including:

Real-time traffic: Up-to-the-minute traffic information, jam alerts and road condition warnings. 1 month trial for free*, click here for offer and availability.

Safety cameras: Receive and report alerts when there are safety cameras coming up, fixed or mobile.

Points of Interest: Caf?, car park, cinema or petrol station. 1000?s of POI?s pre-installed. Search by proximity to current location, on your route,

Customer Review: Good GPS system but read the small print
I just bought the TomTom Navigator 6 complete with bluetooth GPS and complete Western Europe Maps on SD card. The GPS works fine and it was great having everything on an SD card instead of having to copy from a CD-ROM. The software and bluetooth perform better than the wired TomTom GPS and Navigator 3/5 versions that I had previously used. My one complaint is that I am restricted to using the GPS on just one PDA, not that I had thought this might be a problem when I bought it. Now my XDA Exec has developed a fault and it is just one month outside of the warranty period. This means I will need to buy a new PDA and new GPS, as TomTom will not allow me to install the system on a different machine. I don’t expect this will cause many people a problem but do be aware of this restriction if you feel you may need to change your PDA as I am about to. So far I have had a week’s use from the TomTom Navigator 6 before my XDA Exec failed - at ?166 that is an expensive week’s GPS use.

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TomTom Go 510 GPS Satellite Navigation With European Mapping The new Tomtom GO 510 Personal GPS Sat Nav Navigation Device is theentry level of the new GO range although not what you would call alow specification.Handsfree Bluetooth car kit integrated asstandard a larger 4 wide screen and a plethora of feature
Customer Review: load of rubbish
Sorry to be so negative but have had nothing but trouble with the Tomtom go 510 since I bought it a few months ago. The power lead doesn’t fit properly, it is too loose, and so it is difficult to charge up. It takes ages to lock onto satellites once turned on so you have to factor in an extra 5 minutes before setting off. It doesn’t stick to the the windscreen on my car very well (VW Golf) and regularly comes clunking off and turns itself off. Worst of all, it has twice tried to make me take a right turn where it has not been allowed (and has not been allowed for several years according to locals). I now only use the thing when I am on my own in a new area, otherwise my husband and I prefer to rely on paper maps and signs!!
Customer Review: TOM TOM 510 REVIEW
It does exectly what the advertising says, it works straight out of the box with no problems. However, as the built-in mapping & camera software WILL be slightly out-of-date, I recommend that you install the software CD-ROM onto your computer, connect your 510 and go to the Tom Tom website where it will check the installed software on the 512Mb flash card. It will then tell you what updates you require and you just select the ones you require.

Then the software gives you the option to make a backup which it places onto your computer. I bought a spare 512MB flash card then dragged & dropped the backup files onto it in Windows Explorer. Now you have a spare card in case the supplied Tom Tom card gets damaged.

DuraSec NanoTec liquid screen protector TomTom Go 520

Bubblefree screen protection by liquid sealing of the display with nanotechnology!

Package contents: 2 sponges, 2 microfiber towels, 1 spray-bottle display cleaner, 1 spray-bottle nanotech sealer

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