Sony RDR-GXD310 DVD Recorder

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The 3-in-1 RDX-V47 records to both DVD discs and VHS tapes. It comes with a 160 GB in-built memory for hours of programmes. It’s also compatible with DivX formats as well as your old VHS cassettes. You?ll save on space with this incredibly practical appliance!
Amazon Price: ?165.00
Used Price: ?142.99
Customer Review: Overrated, very disapointed. Avoid.
There is no built in digital receiver (a separate set top box is needed), the disc player has a high pitch whistle when playing a disc and play back quality using the hard disc facility is poor. Oh and my toshiba television remote (32wlt68) does not operate it when switched to dvd or vcr settings. So I now have a zapper for my set top box, one for my t.v. and one for the dvd/vcr player.Thats three in total. To record a programme onto the hard disc facility via the set top box is like crossing the M25 on foot blindfolded and walking backwards. The back of my t.v. unit is like spahetti junction too.
Customer Review: Great but not quite perfect
Having read all the reviews on Amazon about this machine, I decided to take the plunge while the price was so good (?165). While overall it’s a great machine, it does have some disapointments. The first thing I discovered was that it is not multi-region (at least one reviewer said it was). It may well play NTSC VHS (I don’t know, I don’t have a tape to test it with) but it certainly wont play region 1 DVDs. The next thing I discovered was that it wont copy DVDs recorded on another machine. This is a pain if you have, say, old camcorder footage that has been previously transfered to DVD and you want to re-edit on the Toshiba’s HDD. This is obviously none copyright material, so why not let it be copied freely? The last problem that I discovered was when transfering old camcorder-shot VHS material from the 1980s. Sometimes during the transfer, the machine stops dubbing and shows a message that it will not dub copyright material??? And when it does copy, it’s a bit hit and miss on the final result, with copies suffering from tracking style problems. I guess the solution is to hook up a seperate VHS/DVD player for the initial dubbing of old material. Not ideal and defeating the object somewhat but once they are transfered, that’s it. On the plus side, using the HDD for recording is great. Setting it at LP, the picture is perfectly acceptable. The thumbnails are essential for identification as the recorder doesn’t automatically name the recordings and doing it manually via the handset is tedious. It does actually list the channel, recording setting and day/time/date of the recording but the time/date function does sometimes default to ‘Mon 01/01/07′(maybe this is a fault on my machine?). The timeslip function is another great feature. If a TV programme is about to start and you’re still making your sandwich, just press ‘timeslip’ and carry on with your chore. When you sit down 10 minutes later, press ‘timeslip’ again and the show starts from the begining and you can watch it as if live (and fast forward the ads). You can even watch a previously recorded programme on the HDD while recording something else on the same HDD at the same time!!! Transfering from HDD to DVD is easy. I transfered 2 movies, total running time 3 hours (after I had edited out the ads) using the auto function to fit them neatly onto the disc. The result was perfect and the quality great. The finished disc had a neat menu (don’t think it will do chapters) and played fine on another player in the house. My TV is a bog standard, 3 or 4 year old telly. Not even widescreen and I’ve not had any of the problems that have been mentioned in some of the other reviews. I have a freeview box connected by scart and a normal sky box, again scart connected. Everything is just connected as if the Toshiba was a normal VHS machine and there are no problems with not being able to watch one channel while recording another that have been experienced by other reviewers. So, despite the problems of transfering old video material (and that may be just unique to my stuff), it’s still a great machine and at ?165, it’s a great bargain.
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and Integrated Digital Tuner
Amazon Price: ?179.99
Used Price: ?159.99
Customer Review: poor product from a good brand
I bought this as I have a Toshiba HD TV. Very happy with the TV, this product is poor, poor menus, poor setup, poor HDMI connectivity. It actually worked better through SCART than HDMI. Even simply playing a DVD caused flickering on the top and pottom 4 to 5 pixels when using HDMI.
Customer Review: Good value with good features
This is my first dip into DVD Recorder/HDMI waters & did lots of research before buying this player,I have a Toshiba 37″ LCD so that swayed me somewhat. I have had none of the problems written about by the other reviewers, It’s been easy to to set up has performed without a hitch in every aspect,ok The build quality is’nt great but overall good value for money I also use a learning remote to control all the system so the original remote is not required. Considering the price & all the features it has I think I got a good buy & not at all disapointed I therefore give it 5 stars.
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in Black
Amazon Price: ?119.99
Used Price: ?93.99
Customer Review: Nice picture - terrible everything else!
This machine give a great picture through the HDMI, and plays Divx very well. That’s about it for the good stuff….. I’ve had the dvdr5500 about a month now, and I’m less than impressed. It freezes very easily, doing the simplest things such as turning the machine on or off or going to the Home menu, and the only way out is to cut the power at the plug, which means you lose all your settings (e.g. HDMI output level). That is the biggest problem. The interface is also VERY slow to respond, taking seconds to respond to even one button push, which frustrates you in to pushing more buttons which - you guessed it - causes it to freeze up! Apparently the machine keeps the disc spinning when left in the tray, even when turned off, which means the motor burns out quickly. This is just what I’ve heard, but the `Eco’ mode you can turn on presumably stops/reduces this, but means the machine takes a full minute to load up (its not exactly snappy when the Eco mode is off either though). Recording is sporadic - not a single recording I have made using the TV guide has worked properly, always missing either the beginning or the end of the programme. The aspect ratio is always messed up as well. A final thing is the standby light, which is so incredibly bright that I have to have it covered when watching TV in a darkened room or else it is very distracting! In all, this is going back to Richer Sounds. It’s the only machine I have found which does everything I want, but unfortunately it is a typical Philips in that it is very poorly made. The remote is so cluttered and ill-though out that you are always pushing the wrong button or thinking you’ve pushed something when you haven’t. DON’T BUY THIS!!!!
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.
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with One Touch Pause Live TV freezes the action instantly
Amazon Price: ?159.99
Used Price: ?119.00
Customer Review: Dont buy it - Period!
I bought the Belgian version of this device as it was on special offer, and 100 Euro cheaper than the Samsung one with the same spec. When I got it home i found out why. It crashes at the drop of a hat and having spent half a day trying to upgrade the firmware (I’m an electronics engineer so its not me!) I gave up. The hardware is fine and the build quality is good but without decent firmware its no better than an expensive paperweight. Ironically I bought it to replace a PC system as my wife was complaining that it was too unreliable. You dont need the hassle - honestly! If you think you are safe buying Philips - don’t, they are no better than any taiwanese no-name brand these days I’m sorry to say. No less sorry for them being the first company I worked for.
Customer Review: Good basic dvd recorded with great memory
This is my first dvd recorder with hard drive, the memory is great but it did seem a bit complicated to get started had a couple of deleted films before i mastered it. It is a bit quirky once you have recorded a film you need to turn the machine off and on again before you can edit the film putting the name on the recording. The machine is a bit slow but all in all i have rated it a 4 because it is alot less expensive that other machines out there and i think it is good value. I wanted to store films on it i have sky+ so use that for live recording so it is idea for what i wanted.
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Belkin iPod Classic Leather Folio - Black/Chocolate
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Philips 23PFL5522D - 23″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview
with Integrated Digital Tuner

Customer Review: Top tv
I would recommend this tv to anyone,excellent picture/sound/features.Great value for money and the fastest teletext i have ever known!Tuned itself in including freeview channels in no time at all,so in summary a really good purchase

Customer Review: OK if you only move side to side
I picked up one of these a couple of days ago for the bedroom.

Installations and set up are very easy; with analogue and digital channels all atomatically tuned in without me having to grab for the manual.

Problem I’ve got though, is that the brightness and colour balance varies significantly depending on the angle at which you are viewing the screen. It’s fine if you move side to side, but not so if you move up and down, getting lighter as you go higher and darker as you go lower.

This seems to be a charcteristic of Philips LCD TVs, as I’ve since been into a couple of shops and looked at other brands and they don’t do the same thing (or if they do it’s a lot less pronounced), but the Philips LCDs have done the same.

By setting the brightness so it’s OK when I’m sat up in bed, the screen is very bright when I’m walking about.

Another odment is the digi programme guide, which doesn’t show what’s on by time, only by order - so you can’t immediately see what programmes are on at the same time or overlap

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37 HD Ready LCD TV - Digital Tuner (1920×1080p) 3500:1 500cd/m2 - Black BezelSize: 37 Tuner: Yes Resolution: 1920×1080p Brightness: 500cd/m2 Contrast Ratio: 3500:1 Connections: HDMI: 2 Component video RGB (via SCART): 1 SCART: 2 Side AV input PC Input: WXGA Analogue Audio Input Fixed/Variable Audio Output: Fixed Optical Digital Audio Output Sub woofer output Headphone DVB Common Interface Other: SRS WOW Active Vision 1080 HD Ready Warranty: TBC
Amazon Price: ?641.99
Customer Review: Super duper
What a fab TV - bought in the shop at 11am - old TV moved out new one put in set up and watching by 1pm. This includes the drive home and dusting of course. Beautiful picture - excellent sound - simple to set up - would definitely recommend. High street has this on offer at the moment - got the TV and the stand for ?750. Bargain. Louise Bush - Eastbourne
Customer Review: Nearly a good TV
I Purchased this TV for various reasons, one of them being it’s 24 frames per second compatibility (intended to remove motion judder from blu ray playback etc.) and was therefore extremely disappointed to notice clearly evident motion judder on any “panning” scene, i phoned Toshiba with regard to this and they admitted that this set isn’t “fully 24fps compatible”, their stance was that it was capable of 24fps processing but it isn’t fully 24fps compatible because it doesn’t feature 5:5 pulldown (which their new Z Series does), therefore it can process 24fps but essentially doesn’t do anything effective with it hence the dreaded motion judder is evident. Having said that the TV does have many plus points and i was particularly impressed by it’s sound capabilities, but as i was particularly looking for a set that eliminated motion judder i was left disappointed and returned this set for a refund. If motion judder on blu ray/hd DVD playback doesn’t overly concern you, you may think this is a good TV.
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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: An amazing TV!
This Sony Bravia 32″ model is the first TV I have bought where I have upgraded from standard to high-definition (HDTV) and the differences are very noticeable indeed. When watching a DVD or TV, the picture quality is outstanding, giving the usual picture much sharper and colourful that makes my previous TV screen look dull and blurry in comparison. It’s built-in Digital Free View TV is also an excellent bonus, not having to have the little box sitting next to the TV anymore. Also, if you buy the correct component leads for the Xbox 360 or Playstation 3 (which cost about ?20 each), the quality of playing games is unbelieveable. My jaw actually dropped when I first put on Halo 3 on this TV! I don’t know too much about the specs of the TV, so I’ve not gone into any detail about this, (fearing getting things wrong and inacurate), but I can guarantee that if you are looking for a top quality, reasonable priced and all round easy to use TV, you can’t get much better than this.
Customer Review: A REVELATION
As my old Philips 26-inch analogue TV had ‘gone on the blink’ I selected this Sony receiver from Amazon’s extensive stock. It arrived on 26 July and was easy to install single handed as it only weighs 15kg. Setting up was very easy thanks to the Auto-tuning facility. I like the security option of entering a PIN code: should the set be stolen and later recovered, entering your chosen PIN number confirms your ownership. The antenna is a small Yagi in the loft, installed in 1969, and I was pleased to find that the picture quality is excellent. The sound quality is quite adequate considering the set is only 10cm thick and this is the only reason for my 4-star rating. (If possible, connect it to a hi-fi system with the supplied leads for a superior performance). I’ve connected the TV to a DVD recorder and a VHS recorder, simply done using the two SCART sockets. When programming the VHS recorder, the TV sorts out the appropriate AV connection. With this set-up I can record two programmes while watching live TV In conclusion, this was a very good buy, since it receives analogue stations too, and I thoroughly recommend it.
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Amazon Price: ?349.99
Customer Review: My first LCD
I like the matt finish on the surround.The setup is very easy and the picture is sharp and clear.The colour and sound are excellent.Freeview is upgradable with a CI card.I’ve only had the TV for a few days and so far I’m extremely happy. Amazon are to be commended for their express delivery.I ordered at 11am. it arrived at 9.30am. next day! and the delivery charge,only ?7.65!! At the price, with the features included, a very good buy.
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Tomtom ONE UK Car Charger
Customer Review: Did the job perfectly
I had problems with the original TomTom car charger not connecting properly to the unit, and therefore failing to charge in the car (a pretty serious shortcoming as battery life is no more than 2 hours). As it charged without any problems when connected to my PC, I decided to try buying a replacement charger.

The price of this unit (currently 1p) is unbelievable, and I was sceptical about it because of that. However, the cost of P&P is relatively high, and I guess that’s where they hide the real cost. Whatever - it arrived, and it works perfectly, so don’t be put off by that.

Good product (although it’s hardly rocket science), but I personally think it would attract more people with a realistic (low) price and a corresponding reduction in the P&P charges. The way it’s marketed at th moment does a disservice to a perfectly good product.

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Global ‘Banana’ Tomtom Go 510, 710, 910 Additional Powered Windscreen / Windshield suction mount Mounting Kit (VIVO BRANDED)
(1) The Tomtom Go 510 / 710 / 910 Global suction windscreen mounting system is the ultimate mounting arm for your tomtom Go 510 / 710 / 910 navigation system. It is curved in such a way that it gives the best viewing position for your navigation system or mobile phone, (2) Completely vibration free windscreen mounting solution, (3) Ratchet arm is tightened using the knobs on each side of the mount, (4) The mount is adjustable both horizontally and vertically for the perfect viewing position, (5) The total length of the mount is 19cm, (6) Mount position can be made permanent using the screw knobs on each side, (7) The suction system attaches to the windscreen or any smooth surface including our dashboard mount plate, (8) Integrated suction spring mechanism ensures flat suction giving and excellent adherence to the windscreen, (9) Includes: Windscreen global banana mounting system, Dashboard mounting plate, Tomtom Go 510 / 710 / 910 front mounting system, Tomtom Go 510 / 710 / 910 car charger

Tomtom Go 510 Diamond Black Aluminium Metal Case

TomTom Two for ONE Accessory Pack For TomTom ONE Models
2 for ONE pack - Get two top selling accessories for the price of ONE for your new TomTom ONE unit. Included in this pack are: Home Charger for ONE The USB Home Charger plugs straight into the wall and let?s you fast charge your device. Comes with adaptors for continental Europe, the UK, Australia and the USA, so that the battery can always be fully charged before your journey. Features:Plugs for mainland Europe, UK, Australia and USAPower charger supports 110 to 220 voltsAn additional USB cable for connecting your TomTom to your computer for using TomTom HOMEThe home charger also comes with over-voltage protection Carry Case for ONE At home or on the road, protect your TomTom ONE with this specially designed compact, durable case, which comes complete with wrist strap, so you can personalise your ONE and make it your own. Features:Specifically designed to fit your TomTom ONEHardcover material offers good protection from bumps and scratchesWrist wrap included This 2 for ONE pack is only compatible with TomTom ONE. In the box: Home Charger with UK, EU and US Adpators Carry Case & Strap
List Price: ?19.99
Amazon Price: ?13.94

TomTom Map of Western Europe - Maps 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 Best routes: The latest and most complete maps: Detailed maps of 20 countries across Western Europe on DVD: Door-to-door navigation in 20 Western European countries. 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. Coverage: Great Britain, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Sweden, Norway, Denma

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PHILIPS Multi-region Capable DVD Recorder/VCR DVDR3430V/05 i.LINK digital inpu
Customer Review: This could be Sanyo
Having previously owned a sanyo dvd recorder I could not help noticing that some of the worst features of the Sanyo has been taken over by Philips. The machine so far has been ok although I am not happy with the fact that it does not give you an option regarding initializing discs which will mean that in time it will not instantly recognise an already recorded disc and go straight into initialising thereby erasing a dvd.

Like the Sanyo this machine will not allow you to record on any disc that has already been recorded on another machine. The disc menu only shows three titles at a time, again just like Sanyo, but the most annoying feature shared with the Sanyo is the lack of any display in the video mode as to how much recording time is left on a tape,A feature that was standard on the later VCR machines.There was one feature that surprised me and that was the fact that it was not possible to pause recording in dubbing mode, but then i discovered by trial and error that the append disc feature works in the dubbing mode on this machine, which at last is a plus NOT Like the Sanyo.

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Specifications: - DVD-R/DVD+R/DVD-RW/DVD+RW Recording (dual RW compatibility); - High Capacity HDD : 160 GB; - High Pictures Quality : HQ+ recording; - EPG : Electronic Programme Guide ( Guide Plus+ ); - Chasing Playback; - Pause Live TV; - DV Term
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Able to record more than 280 hours of video on its 160 GB hard drive, the DVD DMR-EX77 player from Panasonic provides you with exceptional quality for all your films and television programmes. It uses the latest technological innovations to display clear and true-to-life images, and comes with an SDHC and SD card-compatible reader so you can play your JPEG files or video sequences on your television. The DVD DMR-EX77 is also HD ready and has an HDMI connection!
Amazon Price: ?209.00
Used Price: ?183.99
Customer Review: good for techno novices, writes VHS to HDD!!
A brilliant piece of kit! I had held off getting one but my VHS was getting long in the tooth and wouldn’t record any digital channels. The instructions can be difficult to follow but even an idiot like me can get to grips with it after a while. One major plus is that it will convert VHS to DIGITAL. The tech descriptions I had read said that it doesn’t but on page 22 of the instruction book it tells you how to connect up a video recorder using only a scart lead, after a bit of fiddling with connections and settings sure enough it writes VHS Video to the HDD and then on to DVD. Set the quality to LP and a whole 240 VHS tape, 4 hrs, fits onto a single 4.7GB DVD. An unexpected bonus. The upscaling when playing DVD’s using the HMDI connection is brilliant, the picture quality is remarkable. I opted for the 160GB, 140 hrs on the HDD, what do you need 250GB for? a new version with 420GB is on the way. I would certainly recommend this one.
Customer Review: does all it say’s it will
I previously bought a Phillips DVD Recorder (Non hard drive) but took it back, I then paid an extra ?100 for this one and believe it was worth every penny - it works really well.
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Enjoy digital TV channels in complete freedom and record up to 272 hours of programmes with the DVD-SH853 from Samsung! The DVD-SH853 comes with a Freeview tuner and a 160 GB hard drive so you never run out of memory! You can programme it to record your favourite TV programmes and watch them in your own time without the trouble of rewinding or fast forwarding through those annoying adverts. Plus, the DVD-SH853?s HDMi connection ensures that images and sound are transmitted clearly and in their original quality. The DVD-SH853 makes transferring data from your camcorder easy too, thanks to its DV input and two SCART connectors. With the DVD-SH853, you?ll discover a whole new way of watching television.
Amazon Price: ?179.99
Used Price: ?159.99
Customer Review: little puzzled ?
went into a blind panic after reading the reviews thought I’d bought a right dog. my first Hd machine and bought it after video exploded. I’m not very good with tech but mastered the Hd recording easily and am very happy with the quality. I haven’t yet tried recording on to disc so can’t comment on that facility. I think the statistic that about 80 percent of people couldn’t programme their videos tells you a lot. The facilities offered mean that those people are probably not going to be able to programme this either. Yes I can see some of the bugs or annoying bits you would prefer not to have but as all modern technology is designed to be obsolete within three years whether you spend ?160 or ?500 you pays your money and takes your choice Really for the cost it’s a fair enough machine I don’t think you can expect Rolls Royce performance if you’re paying Fiat Panda prices
Customer Review: A terrible machine
I have to agree with all the bad reviews here. The SH853 is a terrible machine: playback from the hard disk is jittery, videoplus works only with the five terrestial channels, the TV set (a Samsung, which is great) switches the DVD player to analog, and when you switch from the DVD player to the TV, the TV set is switched to analog. Apart from all this, it is incredibly slow. The DVD player has been back to Samsung for repairs and a check. It was given a firmware upgrade, which improved things only slightly. Am now trying to return it.
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Philips DVDR7260H - DVD Recorder With 160gb Hard Drive - With Freeview
Customer Review: VERY GOOD - COULD BE BETTER
On the whole my first 2 weeks with this recorder have been very good. It is really quiet if a little big. Connection and set up was easy and well documented, although it did take about half an hour to automatically search for all the digital and analogue channels, which left me wondering if I’d set up properly.

The pause live tv function is really usefull, basically when you turn the machine on it automatically records the current channel being viewed to memory (and every time you switch channels it records that). It does this for 6 hours then starts writing over the begining of the 6 hour cycle. It means that anywhere within the 6 hours you can rewind/forward/pause/jump to live, etc. It is then very easy to transfer any part of the recording in the memory to the HD to keep or burn to dvd. CAUTION - if you turn the machine off you lose what was in the memory unless you transfer it to the hard disk - and the tv guide button is too near the standby on the remote, I’ve done it a couple of times!

Recording to Hard Disc (HD) is a doddle. There are a couple of ways to do it. Just press record when your on the channel you want, (another press will do half an hour, a third an hour and so on. The first initial press will record for 6 hours if a second/third press isn’t applied). Using the Guide + is just like Sky + (which I don’t have), It’s a menu showing a grid of all channels and programmes for 7 days ahead - just highlight the programme and press record, then forget about it, you can do up to 25 timer settings. If your not going to be around when the recording is about to start (which is normal) then you need to put the machine in standby, but if your watching something else you don’t as it will give you a warning 10 minutes in advance, then you can either follow the instructions or cancel. The GUIDE+ also has search functions for films/soaps/sport etc that can be tailored, and repeat recordings for Eastenders/MOTD etc.

TIP - add a few minutes onto the end of your recording so you don’t miss anything, it’s easy to do with the press of one button increasing the end time by 5 minute intervals with each press.

It also has the video plus system, but that only works on the analogue tuner.

Recording in standby - When the machine is recording you can turn the machine on and watch the begining of the recording whilst it carries on recording the rest of the programme, and use the pause/rewind/ff etc. You can then turn the machine off and it will still carry on recording.

Recording ‘live’ - if you hit the record button to record what your watching, you can turn the machine off and it will carry on recording to the end (great for late night programmes when you can’t stay awake!).

You can record a programme whilst watching a dvd too.

I’ve read that people find it a problem not being able to record direct to dvd from the tuner. This is true, but I think this is a plus. How many times have you lost a recording due to faulty discs/finalising problems? I have many times! Not any more ‘cos it’s on the HD until I’ve checked my dvd disk works. Also copying to disc is really quick (about 12 mins for standard play 2 hour {2gig} programme).

Recording quality is really good, with pin sharp picture and good colour, the sound is good too although I’m only using my TV, I don’t know what it would be like hooked up to anything else.

It records onto all kinds of disc + and -, and r, r/rw, as well as dual layer (I havn’t tried yet) and the firewire link for digital camcorders is perfect. I would have liked a USB link too, but there isn’t one.

I would give this product 5 stars, but I don’t feel that any product is perfect. So now for a few bad points-

It has two tuners, 1 analogue and 1 digital (freview), but if you’re recording anything you can’t access the other tuner! Waste of time having the analogue one in there! (This may be the same on all other machines, but I don’t know).

I’ve read some people have a problem with the machine not responding on start up. I’ve not had this problem but it is slow starting up, I counted about 25 seconds, but then I suppose it’s got to access the hard disk and tuners. There is also an annoying delay in changing channel, once you hit the button (channel up, for instance) it may take a second or so to actually change. Doesn’t sound much but really annoying when channel hoping.

The quality for recording is set in the main system preferences and can’t be changed quickly for individual recordings, a problem when a film goes over the 2 hour mark. Once recorded to the hard drive the quality of the recording can’t be altered, so you can’t shrink it to fit a disk. Saying that if something is longer than 2 hours then it can be split on the hard drive and put onto a number of discs.

I would have liked the ability to record to to the hard drive from the disk tray but that can’t be done. You have to hook up another dvd player to do that. Maybe it’s got something to do with copyright.

It has a 160 gig hard drive which really should give you 80 hours of standard play but you only get 68. I assume it uses the other 12 gig for the 6 hour continuous `buffer’ recording, so it’s worth the 12 gig `loss’ I suppose.

Finally, I think it’s a little expensive. Not in comparison to it’s rivals, but just in general. It’ll probably be half the price in 6 months time

The good points far outway the `minor’ bad ones. I would reccommend this machine, even the missus can work it!

Customer Review: Solid, silent but slow!
I’ve had one of these players for about 2 months now and while it is good in some ways - the build quality is very good, it’s very quiet and features such as the timeshift buffer are useful, it does have some major flaws.

My main problem with it is the speed of unit. When it’s plugged in, you press the on/standby button on the unit or the remote, nothing happens, you press the HDD button on the unit or the remote, nothing happens, you then press the TV tuner button on the remote and hey presto it comes to life.

Sometimes it does work with the first press, but for the most part, it does not. I’ve pressed my ear to the unit to see if there is any sound coming from the HDD after the first or second press of the on/standby button, but there is no sign of life.

The other main problems are the inability to change the quality of recording for one program - this is all down to the timeshift buffer - you can only record at the current setting so if you want one program in HQ and one in LP, you can’t do this.

The other main drawback is the inability to record direct to DVD, everything has to be recorded to HDD, then copied. The copying is fast however.

Having paid less for this unit than I would have done for a similar unit from Sony, Pioneer, Panasonic or Toshiba, I can forgive the shortcomings, but it’s just a shame that a company like Philips can fall short of the mark.

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Customer Review: iNSTRUCTIONS PLEASE
We have had this item for 6 months and have no instructions. It works fine as a player but we have not been able to record anything. Could someone please help
Customer Review: PLEASE READ THIS
THIS IS A GOOD CHEAP RECORDER.IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE THE SOURCE BUTTON.I HAVE SCART LEADS CONNECTED SO SCART MUST BE SELECTED WITH THE SOURCE BUTTON.I HAVE PREVIOUSLY WRITTEN BAD COMMENTS ABOUT THIS RECORDER,BUT IT WAS MY IGNORANCE ABOUT THE SOURCE BUTTON THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEMS.THIS DVD RECORDER NOW WORKS PERFECT.
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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: ?199.99
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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Amazon Price: ?229.99
Customer Review: Yamada DVR 8000 - hopeless - beware
The only thing that is easy is playing a DVD. Recording - the instructions are so bad that you need a day to figure it out; it doesn’t scan the channels properly or accept manual input and the timer won’t store instructions so we’ve never managed to record the right programme! When playing a DVD you can hear the TV in the background and you can’t record something whilst watching another channel. Perhaps this can be sorted out with some technical support - but they don’t respond to email requests, the support telephone lines go to an answer machine or give you some instructions to prepare for the support - and then hang up. We will have to buy another one now.
Customer Review: yamada dvr 8000 player recorder
this proved very complicated to use,and the instructions were very difficult to understand.
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TomTom GO 720
TomTom presents the new and improved version of its Go 510 with the TomTom Go 720. Its 4.3? screen is larger than the 4? screen on the 510, and this GPS is one of the first to incorporate voice recognition technology. The TomTom Go 720 will record your voice and give you the answers to your vocal navigation queries while you’re on the road. You?ll be able to ask your GPS to calculate the shortest or quickest itinerary between points A and B, and you can even confirm or cancel a request, all with your own voice. This GPS allows you to save step-by-step instructions of your itinerary, and you can choose between pre-recorded voices, the voice of a family member or your own voice to guide you as you travel. With a never-before-seen graphics interface, this GPS gives a sleek look to its maps and shows building contours. The TomTom Go 720 has several points of interest and lists the positions of fixed speed cameras in its memory. Completely customisable, this GPS can even save your own points of interest, addresses or personal notes along the road or itinerary. The MAPSHARE function lets you modify the maps that are stored in the GPS memory. You can change the street names, direction of traffic and other elements, and send them to the TomTom community by connecting your GPS to your computer. TomTom users can receive new updates this way, whenever they choose. In addition, this GPS includes a help menu to give you a hand in case of problems or unexpected situations. You?ll also find a direct-access Bluetooth-telephone function with listings of the nearest police stations or hospitals. The innovations don?t stop with the GPS functions, as they?re also present in terms of design. The TomTom Go 720 includes aluminium inserts for a comfortable touch and feel, and complete discretion when it’s on your windscreen. Plus, the TomTom Go 720 offers a number of handy functions, such as an MP3 player, photo viewer and an in-built FM transmitter, so you can l

Customer Review: A solid and reliable performer with lots of features
My first Sat Nav was an integrated NavTech system and its wasn’t a patch on my TomTom Go 720. I have used TomTom GO 720 in the UK, Spain and France and also played with the GO 520 and 920. As far as the 720 is concerned I can’t think of any major faults and even though it has some niggles I wouldn’t be without it and it is fully recommended, in fact I would recommend the entire GO range. However only buy the 920 if you need worldwide maps as the additional features aren’t that impressive for the extra money.

Build Quality : Well built but quite bulky but as it is purely for use in the car this isn’t a problem. The sound is clear and can be set to automatically adjust to the ambient noise level. The windscreen cradle is well made and durable and although connecting it to TomTom is ok it is a bit clunky and fragile. One little niggle is the on/off button which seems to have a mind of its own and can take any random time to activate from a short press to a long five second press. The display is large bright and clear and the colour scheme is fully configurable.

Reliability and accuracy: Like all Sat navs it does get confused now and again, but it is rare and I generally have faith in its advice. Some sat navs seem to be shy of using minor roads when routing but TomTom uses them very effectively. When entering an address TomTom does not currently support postal or zip codes in other European countries and I would have found this useful. The voice commands are clear and precise.

Software: The touch screen interface is very easy to use but make sure you have the latest software version as the new version has a lot more features. This can be downloaded after purchase. I requested an update to the maps but I have been told that I have the latest version, in which case there are a few areas where TomTom thinks you are having an off-road experience because of changes in the road system. An advantage to TomTom GO as opposed to TomTom ONE is that the European map is combined into one map whereas on cheaper TomToms’ you have to select the map that you require.

Battery life: Sort of irrelevant as I always use the supplied cable for use in the car’s 12 volt socket.

Reception: Can take up to 30 seconds to lock on to the signal but once it has got it there isn’t a problem.

Memory: Once everything is loaded you don’t have a lot of memory to play with. I have around 14 Mb and I can have problems uploading large upgrades to the software. To help I have deleted lots of things that I don’t use such as most of the voices and the speed cameras in Belgium. I am not sure if you can buy a 2Gbyte card for TomTom but I think it should be sold with a larger memory card.

PC Software: Early versions of TomTom Home (the program that sits on your PC and enables you to do updates) weren’t that good at updating so make sure you have the latest version. However all versions install easily and connection to TomTom is reliable.

Other Features used:

The blue tooth connection works well.

Hands free works well but you can only have one phone connected at anyone time.

There are many other features including a traffic information service that can be connected via Bluetooth from your mobile.

Note that the 720 is not an MP3 player and one of my friends has the 920, which is, but even so it isn’t really a replacement for an in car music system so it is a bit of a gadget.

Finally, from my own experience and that of friends, don’t buy an expensive in car system as TomTom seems to whip them all for much less money.

Customer Review: TomTom Good - Mapshare Bad
I purchased the TT720 at Xmas and was very happy with the functionality - especially the FM transmitter for music.

The major disappointment for me is the shockingly poor software bundled with the unit. Out of the box the docking station and software refuse to work. Downloading the free updates moves this forward but the software is very ‘buggy’ and the very latest update freezes my PC completely. The net result of this is the mapshare functionality does not work so updating known errors (such as 60mph sections of the M6) is impossible and the unit sends me down A-roads instead. The TomTom web site has also proved a hit and miss affair.

The in-built speaker for phone calls is also a little quiet (the phonecall cannot be routed via the FM transmitter)

So in summary TomTom720 good - but would be better if the advertised mapshare functionality actually worked - I’m sure TomTom will sort this out in time but keep your money in your pocket until they do.

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SAT NAV VOICES FOR TOMTOM VOLUME 1 GOS/ONE 510 510 710 720 910 RIDERS, 300s navigator 5 and navigator 6
8 funny voices on one cd Voice of God Well what can we say about this divine voice ? We would like to say that the clouds will part wherever you go and you will have hassle free motoring with no other traffic but even the big man himself would struggle with that one. He has provided us however with a truly angelic satnav voice to help you on your journey my child! Character Adrienne EX fhm High street honey We are pleased to offer Adrienne exclusively through sat nav voices. She is fast becoming one of the uk’s most popular models with numerous appearances in popular national magazines among her portfolio. Farmer Tom He is always up at the crack of dawn to tend to his farm animals but make no mistake when you need Farmer Tom to guide you around the place he will be the first to drop his tools, pull up his wellies and help you out. Manuel We havn’t quite been able to work out who Manuel is yet, Geeza Ello Darlins ! welcome to the world of geeza nav. We dont normally talk like this but after driving around with geeza nav in our cars we seem to have started picking up a few phrases! d buy him! Chad Fortune Chad fortune is the 6ft 6″ man of steel. He has probably one of the coolest day jobs in the world, he is a real monster truck driver. Grandad Grandad is getting on a bit now but he still loves a drive in the car, the only thing he asks is that you take him somewhere nice. SHANE Oh dear, it has not been a good year for Shane. Being a massive cricket fan and seeing your country lose the Ashes is just heartbreaking.

TomTom ONE Great Britain Traffic Edition
Introducing the New TomTom ONE 3rd Edition UK & Ireland. Combining even greater ease of use with quality navigation at a very affordable price. The New TomTom ONE 3rd Edition, comes with TomTom?s unique Map Share? technology, latest map guarantee and an RDS-TMC traffic antenna. Avoid the Traffic - TomTom now includes RDS TMC V2 receiver in the box!Truly the simplest way to get traffic information on your TomTom! Include in this Traffic bundle pack with your TomTom unit, you have a lifetime RDS-TMC subscription. Just plug the RDS-TMC Traffic Receiver into the Windscreen Dock of your TomTom or directly into your unit and you receive traffic information from the strongest, local supplier. TomTom offers Premium RDS-TMC services in France (Via Michelin), Germany (TMC Pro) and the UK (ITIS), featuring extra coverage and more accurate information, as well as Basic coverage from Austria, Belgium, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Sweden & Switzerland. New features for the world?s #1 portable navigator Easy to use Most accurate maps and unique TomTom Map Share? technology The latest TeleAtlas maps of UK & Ireland with Latest map guarantee Comprehensive trip guidance features Extensive industry leading range of safety features Optional traffic information and other smart extras Easy to use The new TomTom ONE 3rd Edition combines ease of use, portability, TomTom?s patented touch screen technology and award winning software. It also features a sleek light-weight design and is ultra compact so that users can carry it to and from their cars. Unique TomTom Map Share? technology and most accurate maps Just as users of the recently launched New TomTom GO range, users of the New TomTom ONE 3rd Edition can also now easily and instantly improve their own maps with TomTom Map Share?. TomTom Map Share? lets users share improvements, daily, automatically and easily via TomTom HOME ? TomTom?s free software application. TomTom has the wo
Amazon Price: ?149.00
Customer Review: Good SAT NAV ….but absolutely dire support
Overall the SAT NAV is good however:- If you aim to buy UK/Ireland only and maybe intend to add Europe or other maps later think twice Firstly installing new maps via the Tom Tom HOME application is a trial. Not sure their servers are up to much. Secondly the 3rd Edition regional has an internal 512Mb memory and not an SD slot. Some of the bigger maps will not fit and it can’t be expanded. This little feature is not advertise — so beware
Customer Review: Good Product - but misdescribed by Amazon
This is a great product and has been very useful. Easy to use with most of the menus being quite intuitive. It is great that it just works, out of the box. Unfortunately Amazon have misdescribed the product. The following lines are taken from the description as of 10th Jan 2008 (which is the same as it was last year): ————————————— With the latest and most complete maps on SD card, Additional Services & Smart extras include built-in Bluetooth(tm) technology - Easy connection process to the mobile phone - Remembers up to 5 different mobile phones to connect to. Ready for TomTom PLUS services with real time information on traffic congestions, weather conditions and extra downloads such as detailed city maps, scenic routes, additional voices, Points Of Interest and much more. (Subscription and mobile phone with Bluetooth? and GPRS needed) ————————————- It all sounds good - if only it were true. This device does not come with maps on an SD card so it is not possible to upgrade memory size. There is no bluetooth capability in the device. Despite informing both Amazon and Tom-Tom last year of the misdescription, they haven’t changed it on the website.

TomTom ONE Great Britain GPS (with Bluetooth)
A GPS navigation system is a precious tool that can help you avoid nasty surprises along your journey so you can make it to your destination safely and on time. With the TomTom ONE New Edition, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of GPS technology at an affordable price. Plus, you’ll have no trouble accessing its features thanks to the easy-to-use touch screen. It is easily transportable and gives you precise navigation instructions for travel throughout the UK, with clear vocal commands and a range of itinerary modes (shortest or fastest route). You can also create your own trip and programme different stages on the TomTom ONE. You can even connect your mobile phone to the unit and access all the TomTom PLUS services (subscription required) via the Bluetooth connection!The TomTom ONE New Edition is immediately operational and combines performance and user-friendliness.
Amazon Price: ?119.98
Used Price: ?106.99
Customer Review: what a complete waste of money
We’ve been fans of tomtom for years and so my husband bought me a tomtom one for those times when I wasn’t able to use his more advanced model as he needed it for business. I’ve had problems since day one with it not charging properly whilst out on the road. Now the blooming thing has packed up altogether. If the battery gets low enough (which is inevitable if it’s not charging properly)it won’t start up. I’ve tried absolutely every piece of advice I’ve found on the internet, but like one other reviewer below, have been told by our local sat nav retailer that the tomtom one is a heap of junk. They are fatally flawed and he gets hundreds of queries and complaints about them. His advice is to stick to Garmin. I’m furious and out of pocket. I wouldn’t recommend this tomtom at all.
Customer Review: For multi-drop work, its excellent
I`ll start this by saying this review IS NOT for the v3 tomtom one, but for this v2! I am a multi-drop driver and this is invaluable. It has bluetooth (for traffic updates) and a memory card slot for other maps. Now, don`t make the same mistake I did by buying a v3. Alot of features are missing on the v3 that are invaluable for multi-point work (ininerary). But my v2 shipped with version 6 of the software and map version 6.75.1409. You can upgrade it to the new Navcore 7 with the map correction facility PIECE OF CAKE with TomTom home, and it works very well. The new Help Me! features are a nice touch, but if you want a giggle, navigate to your nearest doctors…The nearest is in Dublin, and I am in Derbyshire! Really poor…BUT should improve as more people do their own map updates(which are free for a year). The included promotional code didn`t work for the speed cameras. I entered my code on the TomTom website and I was told my promotions have been activated. But it`s never worked or downloaded any cameras, it is a problem TomTom`s side. I know what I`m doing too TomTom! So get your cameras from somewhere else, free. Anyone know what a torrent is? Overall then, get THIS one. THE definitive value for money satnav that works WELL…Not the v3 if you are a professional driver. And there won`t be many about soon, so get moving, as everyone is starting selling the useless v3. v2- Buy it, update it, don`t mess about with the useless promotion code. v3- Erm…Only if you are desperate

Tomtom ONE UK Car Charger Customer Review: Did the job perfectly
I had problems with the original TomTom car charger not connecting properly to the unit, and therefore failing to charge in the car (a pretty serious shortcoming as battery life is no more than 2 hours). As it charged without any problems when connected to my PC, I decided to try buying a replacement charger.
The price of this unit (currently 1p) is unbelievable, and I was sceptical about it because of that. However, the cost of P&P is relatively high, and I guess that’s where they hide the real cost. Whatever - it arrived, and it works perfectly, so don’t be put off by that.
Good product (although it’s hardly rocket science), but I personally think it would attract more people with a realistic (low) price and a corresponding reduction in the P&P charges. The way it’s marketed at th moment does a disservice to a perfectly good product.

TomTom Go 720
PC Authority - Although TomTom is the clear leader in the Australian satnav market, the firm isn’t resting on its laurels. The new Go 720 isn’t just bursting with features, but boasts some genuinely brilliant innovations which are sure to become the norm in the

Getting a grip
Boston Globe - Portable global positioning system devices have become a hit with consumers; some of them, like the $450 TomTom GO 720, come with Bluetooth and can double as hands-free sets. The hands-free bill may not survive the long commute through the

Philips 19PFL5602D - 19″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - White
Incredible Surround? for enhanced audio enjoymentCompact and slim design that fits in every room1000 page Hypertext for instant fast access to teletext

Customer Review: Very Highly reccomended
WOW…..what a TV!!!

As soon as you take it out the box you can see it has a quality build to it.

The high white gloss color looks very stylish and looks fantastic in my kitchen.Just plug it in and it sets all your freeview channels automatically.

Picture & sound quality is amazing, but when connected to my HD cable box & my HD dvd player,the picture quality is the best I have ever seen(it’s like watching 3D)

There is not one thing I can find wrong with this TV.

BUY IT………you won’t be disappointed.

Customer Review: Great, really stylish TV, incredibly easy to use
I can genuinely find nothing bad to say about this TV. When it arrived, I was firstly struck by how stylish this TV was (if you love your iPod, you’ll really appreciate the white and silver styling of this, its very funky) and it comes with a cool white glass stand. Setting it up couldn’t have been easier, I simply turned it on, and it did the rest - finding all of the freeview channels automatically and quickly. The picture is really great, and that is just with my old portable aerial. The sound quality is good for a TV of this size, the volume goes pretty high too (I have it on 17 out of 100). I would recommend this TV to anyone, I love it!

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Samsung LE32R87BD- 32″ Widescreen HD Ready LCD TV - With Freeview - Black
83cm visible screen size. 16:9 Aspect Ratio.
Amazon Price: ?479.99
Used Price: ?446.99
Customer Review: Why Pay Too Much - Get It For ?5 Now! (B)(B)(C) Approved!
This is well and truly a must-have item ! But, why pay pay a fortune when you can get it, brand new, for only ?5 - yep, that’s right - ?5. Just go to this website: (g)(e)(t)(y)(o)(u)(r)(t)(v)(.)(t)(k) Type it into your browser, without the brackets. The website gives you information on what to do in order to receive your gift. It even provides a Video Clip from one of the Newsnights programs to show you that it really works. All the companies are very well known and popular, so there is no risk involved - Give it a go! I wasn’t sure it worked at first, but once I started receiving my gifts I was glad I gave it a chance. You will be too ! This system has been approved by (B) (B) (C) on one of their Newsnights programs. So you’re in safe hands!
Customer Review: Check This Out ! - Get One For Nothing At All ! - Check This Out ! (B)(B)(C) Approved!
This is well and truly a must-have item ! But, why pay pay a fortune when you can get it, brand new, for only ?5 - yep, that’s right - ?5. Just go to this website: FORNOTHINGATALL(.)(t)(k) Type it into your browser, without the brackets. All the companies are very well known and popular, so there is no risk involved - Give it a go! I wasn’t sure it worked at first, but once I started receiving my gifts I was glad I gave it a chance. You will be too ! This system has been approved by (B) (B) (C) on one of their Newsnights programs. So you’re in safe hands!

Hauppauge WinTV-NOVA-T 500 - Dual Digital Freeview TV tuner
WinTV-NOVA-T-500 the dual digital DVB-T receiver for your PC! WinTV-NOVA-T-500 is a high sensitivity dual DVB-T receiver. Connect a digital TV aerial to the WinTV-NOVA-T-500 and you can watch and record DVB-T digital TV on your PC in a window or full screen. With the dual digital tuners on WinTV-NOVA-T-500 you can record one digital TV channel while watching another. Or record two digital TV programmes at once! Features Better digital TV reception: we include the latest in highly sensitive digital TV tuners so you can get the best TV reception on your PC. And you only need to make one antenna connection for both built-in digital TV receivers. Freeview DVB-T digital TV brings you sharper pictures and enriches your PC’s multimedia experience with near CD quality sound. WinTV-NOVA-T-500’s adds great features to your TV viewing: dual digital TV receivers excellent digital video quality automatic identification of channel names plus records digital TV programmes to your PC’s hard disk in an MPEG-2 format without losing quality. Your high performance personal Digital Video Recorder. WinTV-NOVA-T-500 comes with our free 7 day Electronic Program Guide (EPG) plus the WinTV-Scheduler so you can schedule two simultaneous TV recordings in high quality MPEG-2 and play them back in full original digital quality. Now with WingSE! WingSE is the new mobile video recorder application from Hauppauge. WingSE records your favorite TV shows for the video Apple iPod or Sony PSP formats. Playback your digital TV recordings on your portable video player! There are two ways to use WingSE. If you schedule your TV recordings with our EPG or WinTV-Scheduler WingSE will create two files: one in the ‘native’ DVB-T MPEG-2 format and one in WingSE’s mobile video format. Plus if you have TV shows which you recorded previously WingSE comes with converter program which will turn your MPEG videos into a mobile video format. WinTV-NOVA-T-50
Amazon Price: ?49.99
Used Price: ?42.99
Customer Review: RUBBISH
I have just given up for the second time to install this card. The documentation and software are a disgrace and the fact that you have to sift through endless forums for help only makes things worse. We all know that installing peripherals for the PC can be a frustrating process but this one is seriously taking the biscuit. If it is TV you want then this card is not what you are looking for. However,if it is a very expensive window that informs you of an hTV=0 error then this could be for you!!!! There may be a simple solution to my problems , the point is Hauppage haven’t bothered to inform me of it. Now, where are those headache tablets???
Customer Review: Works 100% on vista!
So yeh, works on Vista! (i have home premium). No need for the CDs you get either! If you have Windows Media Centre then just run that, click “Set Up TV” and it will search for all channels available for you! I got 45 channels, twice as many as i get from my expensive Freeview set top box! It has dual tuners so that means you can record from upto 2 channels at once! Quality is brilliant! As good as top of the range freeview tuners plugged into a really expensive TV… Recording is a doddle, click “Record”. Either on the channel you are watching or in the guide to schedule something. You can also make it automatically record an entire series. Seriously, this product seems to have no flaws - so if you need a Freeview tuner for your PC, this is the one!