Pioneer Video Players and Recorders

The Bottom Line: The high-priced Pioneer BDP-HD1 offers top-notch Blu-ray image quality and some nice home networking features, but inferior DVD upconversion and no CD playback curbed our enthusiasm.

Specs: Blu-Ray disc player, Tabletop, Universal remote control, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound, 13.9 lbs

The Bottom Line: The affordable Pioneer DV-588A Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio player offers sound advantages over CD and even plays DivX files.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, DTS decoder, Surround Sound, 4.4 lbs

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to a another product that we did review.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: With dual-layer recording, a host of conveniences, and a slim look, the full-featured Pioneer DVR-533H-S recorder seems like a bargain.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: While delivering a good user interface and slick design, this entry-level recorder falls a couple features short of the competition.

Specs: DVD recorder, Remote control, Stereo

The Bottom Line: Although it lacks a programming guide like that of its TiVo-powered rivals, Pioneer's slim, beginner-friendly DVR-DVD combo boasts some thoughtful features.

Specs: Stereo, Universal remote control, JPEG photo playback

The Bottom Line: Pioneer's entry-level Super Audio CD/DVD-Audio player sounds good enough for all but the most critical listeners.

Specs: DVD player, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, 4.6 lbs

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: The DVR-810H is a nearly perfect marriage of TiVo and DVD-recorder functionality.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, Progressive scanning

Specs: DVD recorder with TV tuner, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 8.8 lbs