Feature packed and incredibly capable are just a few of the words to describe the Sony RDR-HXD790. In true Sony style, the RDR-HXD790 supports a plethora of features including full 1080p upscaling.
Sony RDRHXD790B 120GB Hard Disk Drive DVD Recorder with 1080p upscaling and Freeview+From: £289.00
Pros
Twin tuner
1080p upscaling
7 day EPG
HDMI output, plus 2 scart sockets
DVD recorder supporting all DVD formats
DIVX playback support
Photo slide show
BRAVIA sync
Cons
Only one digital tuner (one analogue)
Only 120 GB hard drive
The manual could be clearer
RDR-HXD790 in Conclusion
The RDR-HXD790 provides all the features you would expect from a Digital Video Recorder and then some, the addition of the DVD recorder and HDMI output with 1080p upscaling make this a truly superb choice. Although the system boasts dual tuners, one of them is analogue meaning that you can’t always watch the programme you want and record something else at the same time. However if you just want to be able to record programmes when you’re out, or pause live television then the RDR-HXD790 is perfect for the job.
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At the time of writing Argos have just dropped their price for the RDR-HXD790, currently offering £60 off the previous price. At this new price, under £200, the RDR-HXD790 represents fantastic value for money.