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Philips DVDR985
Though a bit pricey, the DVDR985 is an attractive choice, thanks to its strong features and component-video input.
Review date: 06/02/2002 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =Silver =17.1 in x 13 in x 4.2 in =12.1 lbs
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7.0
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Pioneer DVR-7000
If you're a videophile or an early adopter with the bucks to burn, this is the DVD-R deck to get--for the moment anyway.
Review date: 04/23/2002 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =Silver =16.5 in x 14.7 in x 4.2 in =15.4 lbs
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8.0
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Panasonic DMR-E20
While Panasonic's DVD recorder is extremely promising--and powerful--its high price tag will scare away all but the stoutest early adopters.
Review date: 01/30/2002 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =16.9 in x 13.8 in x 4.7 in =12.3 lbs
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7.0
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Panasonic DMR-E30S
Much improved and a little less costly than its predecessor, the DMR-E30S may not be a total bargain, but it has a lot to recommend it.
Review date: 07/25/2002 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =Silver =16.9 in x 12 in x 3.1 in =8.2 lbs
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7.0
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Panasonic DMR-HS2
The hard disk adds flexibility for those looking to build a library of custom DVDs, but it won't replace TiVo or ReplayTV.
Review date: 02/07/2003 Release date: 10/15/2002 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control
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7.7
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Philips DVDR75
This basic DVD+R deck packs great connectivity into an attractive case, but videophiles should step up to the DVDR80.
Review date: 08/04/2003 Release date: 03/15/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =17.1 in x 13.2 in x 3 in =8.8 lbs
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4.8
Mediocre
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Philips DVDR80
Loaded with features and delivering great video quality, this Philips is a solid all-around DVD recorder.
Review date: 08/04/2003 Release date: 04/15/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Dolby Digital =Stereo =17.1 in x 13.2 in x 3 in =8.8 lbs
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5.4
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Sony RDR-GX7
Review date: 07/10/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Dolby Digital =Stereo =Silver =16.9 in x 15 in x 3.5 in =12.6 lbs
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DMR-E50K DVD Video Recorder
The least-expensive DVD recorder on the market lacks some key add-ons, but it performs its basic tasks well.
Review date: 08/05/2003 Release date: 03/15/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =Black =16.9 in x 11.2 in x 3.1 in =8.2 lbs
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7.0
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DMR-E50S DVD Video Recorder
The least-expensive DVD recorder on the market lacks some key add-ons, but it performs its basic tasks well.
Review date: 07/29/2003 Release date: 03/15/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =Stereo =Silver =16.9 in x 11.2 in x 3.1 in =8.2 lbs
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6.2
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Pioneer DVR-810H (80-hour TiVo)
The DVR-810H is a nearly perfect marriage of TiVo and DVD-recorder functionality.
Review date: 06/10/2004 Release date: 10/15/2003 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =Progressive scanning
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7.3
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SC-HT1000 Recordable DVD Home Theater System
This Swiss Army Knife of HTIBs records to DVD, plays DVD-Audio discs, and sports a stylish design, but it won't replace a TiVo-style DVR.
Review date: 03/15/2004 Release date: 09/15/2003 Specs:
Surround sound =Universal remote control =Dialog enhancer =Progressive scanning =Block noise reduction =Dynamic range compression
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7.0
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DMR-E100H DVD Video Recorder
With a colossal hard disk and oodles of options, this expensive hard disk/DVD recorder can almost do it all.
Review date: 09/11/2003 Release date: 07/15/2003 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning =Block noise reduction
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6.9
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SD-H400 Digital Media Server
Review date: 06/10/2004 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning
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Gateway AR-230
With its limited TV-recording options, the bargain-priced AR-230 is best suited for creating archive DVD copies of existing VHS and camcorder videos.
Review date: 12/22/2003 Release date: 11/11/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Remote control =Stereo =16.5 in x 10.6 in x 2.6 in =8.8 lbs
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5.6
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RCA DRC8000N
With its built-in programming guide, the DRC8000N is a fine value for basic recording--as long as it works with your cable system.
Review date: 11/26/2003 Release date: 04/15/2003 Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Universal remote control =MPEG =Stereo =17.2 in x 14.5 in x 3.2 in
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4.8
Mediocre
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LiteOn LVW-5001
Review date: 08/10/2004 Specs:
DVD recorder =Remote control =Stereo =16.5 in x 10.6 in x 2.6 in =8.8 lbs
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RCA RTD750
The first networkable HTIB with a built-in hard drive, the RTD750 is a harbinger of convergence, but it has significant shortcomings.
Review date: 12/11/2003 Release date: 09/04/2003 Specs:
Surround sound =Universal remote control
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7.0
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Pioneer DVR-57H (120-hour TiVo)
Review date: 08/18/2004 Specs:
Stereo =Remote control =Progressive scanning
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Philips HDRW720
Saddled with a crippled electronic programming guide and hard-to-browse menus, Philips's new DVR-DVD recorder is more trouble than it's worth.
Review date: 01/13/2005 Release date: 09/15/2004 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =Progressive scanning
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5.4
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Panasonic DMR-E55
Panasonic's least-expensive DVD recorder is a good choice for basic TV and video archiving.
Review date: 09/01/2004 Release date: 06/01/2004
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6.2
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GoVideo VR3930
The GoVideo VR3930 is perfect for archiving your noncopyrighted VHS and DV home movies to DVD, but it's no better for recording TV than your current VCR.
Review date: 06/07/2004 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =JPEG photo playback =Progressive scanning =Auto rewind =One-touch recording/playback
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5.1
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Sony RDR-GX300
Specs:
DVD recorder =Tabletop =Remote control =Stereo =16.9 in x 13.6 in x 3.3 in =11 lbs
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Sony RDR-HX900
Sony's slick, promising 160GB DVR and DVD recorder combo is hobbled by a well-nigh useless programming guide.
Review date: 12/22/2004 Release date: 10/15/2004 Specs:
Stereo =Universal remote control =Progressive scanning =Block noise reduction
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7.0
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Panasonic DMR-E55K
Panasonic's least-expensive DVD recorder is a good choice for basic TV and video archiving.
Review date: 09/01/2004 Release date: 06/01/2004 Specs:
DVD recorder =Universal remote control =Stereo =Black =16.9 in x 10.8 in x 3.1 in =7.3 lbs
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6.2
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