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Philips DVDR-520H DVD Recorder/DVR

Philips DVDR-520H DVD Recorder/DVR

(Progressive Scan, 80GB Hard Drive - MPN: DVDR520H)
Description: Philips has always been known for high quality products. Now we're introducing the hot DVDR-520H DVD Recorder. This DVR is not only affordable, but it's sleekish design and features will take your home entertainment system to the limits! It.... Read More

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Date Reviewed:  10/24/2005
  • MossyOaks
  • from VA
  • Member Since:
    Jan 2003

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1 Star ReviewPhilips misses again in reliability
Strengths: The hard drive recording offers convenience for the quick recording sessions needed (can't find a disk, in a hurry). Also provides a variable quality compression for timer recordings.
Weaknesses: Reliability is a problem, this one experiences skipping, or intermittent play.
Summary: As a replacement for another Philips DVD-R I returned under warranty, this one also experiences skipping, even after a return trip to the factory, and cleanings. The Hard Drive recording feature was interesting until it would no longer defragment (a trip to the factory for that repair too). The DVD recording via the I-Link (IEEE, P-1394, Fire Wire) did not record and display any DV tape timestamp via the Closed Caption (Subtitle -1) or any other means.

WARNING:: Do NOT buy this product due to reliability issues.

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