Ellion DVR950S Slimline Dual Format Multi-region Capable DVD Recorder with 250GB HD, Multi-Region capable,

April 13, 2008 | By Doug In DVD Recorders |

Ellion DVR950S Slimline Dual Format Multi-region Capable DVD Recorder with 250GB HD, Multi-Region capable,
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Customer Review: Very reliable at such bargained price
It looks so smart with slim size cabinet and can fit anywhere so nicely. The 250GB HDD capacity just gives me peace of mind on storage capacity of recorded TV contents as I know that I could be able to store so many hours of contents into HDD section not having to worry about copying onto DVDs from time to time. Timer-recording has worked out well without having missed any single scheduled ones and copying from HDD to DVD has performed well. Nicely built-in connections such as two scarts in & out, Componnets, Audio and Video. Picture quality is excellent. I am 100% convinced that it must be a excellent choice in terms of price, quality, design etc. I have never seen any smart-looking branded recorders like this and they all look like bricks compared to this.

Customer Review: The best thing I have ever bought
I came across Ellion when I was looking for an HD/DVD recorder. The leading makes were too expensive and the Ellion was the right price, had the required functions - a big hard drive capacity, numerous recording facilities, timeslip etc - and looked great. I’ve had one for around 18 months and I wouldn’t be without it. At first, I started using the timeslip function regularly, until a friend who bought one on my recommendation told me that you can watch a ‘live’ recording from the start. This meant that you were watching something while it was recording and it was permanently stored on the hard drive, unlike timeslip, which merely stores the programme in a temporary cache. I once accidentally hit the stop button on the remote while watching a timeslip recording and lost it forever. Remember, timeslip enables you to use pause or rewind/fast forward, but not stop; that literally erases the recording. By recording conventionally, the programme is always on the hard drive. It just takes a while to figure it out. Otherwise, the Ellion is a seriously brilliant piece of kit. Great looks, great functions, great price. For a manufacturer that isn’t one of the ‘big boys’ they deserve a lot of credit.

Not only does the DVDR3480 record to DVDs, it archives videos thanks to its i.Link input! The DVDR3480 also plays DVDs and displays other multimedia formats on your television via its USB Direct port, including MP3, DivX and JPEG files. It?s compatible with the latest DivX Ultra format and even reads dual-layer DVD discs. Plus, it comes with a host of compression modes and an improved recording time. The DVDR3480 is a state-of-the-art recording unit that will add a touch of class to any HiFi system!?
Amazon Price: ?74.94
Used Price: ?54.99
Customer Review: OK, not great
Pros: records and plays a wide range of formats. eighty quid or thereabouts, so the price is fine. Cons: Remote control and menu system are far from intuitive. Machine seems slow - both to respond to the remote and to do things. No freeview. The occasional whirring noise which suggests that it won’t last forever. Conclusion: If you want a low cost DVD recorder from a well known brand name, to last you until the analogue switch-off, then this might be for you. But … you might do better to spend more and get something better. If you just want something to replace the VCR - just to record and watch stuff on your own TV - there are better products elsewhere. I should add that also I have a freeview hard disc recorder (PVR) which sells for about ?50 more that this, and is intuitive, very easy, faster, and can record and play back two different things at the same time. So I may have been spoiled !
Customer Review: Not impressed
For anyone thinking of buying this, I would re-consider. I’m inclined to agree with the “buggy” comment above. Response to the remote control and menu selection is slow and … well … unresponsive. I’ve now erased 2 complete discs by mistake because menu selections didn’t happen when I expected them - then did happen when I didn’t. It regularly cycles round & round “please insert recordable disc”, even when a brand new disc has been inserted. It has twice randomly selected channels to “skip” on the channel list. The most annoying thing is that in disc menu it claims you have 1 hour 20 minutes available recording time …then it stops recording after 30(or whatever). Don’t know for sure, but suspect this is connected to it trying to fit with previously recorded spaces. Whatever the reason it’s annoying and wastes time (mine and the disc’s). Given the chance to do-over, I wouldn’t buy this again and I’m about to contact Philips about my disatisfaction with the item. On a slight plus side, picture quality through the unit is good, BUT I think it affects the tuning on one of the terrestrial channels. So not a complete positive. Hope this helps.
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Thanks to the DVDR3510V player from Philips, you can not only record films to DVD and play DivXs on your television; you can also give your VHS cassettes a second lease of life. This combined DVD/VHS player/recorder is perfect if you want to save on space. A genuine 2-in-1 appliance, the DVDR3510V will meet all your video needs. Able to record to a large number of supports, such as dual-layer DVDs, this player equally lets you save films from your camcorder. This device also comes with a DV input so you can hook your camcorder up directly. What’s more, you can even connect an external hard drive via the USB port. Extremely practical and not at all cumbersome, this combi from Philips will guarantee you many relaxing moments!
Amazon Price: ?172.78
Used Price: ?119.99
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