Philips DVDR5500H review
A Freeview tuner and 1080i upscaling almost justify the price tag
Our Score
Last reviewed: 2008-02-19February 19th 2008
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The DVDR5500 is slicker and more responsive than its predecessors
If you're hooking this up to a surround sound system, bear in mind that the digital audio output is of the electrical (coaxial) variety
The remote is well laid out and ergonomic, with all the crucial playback and menu control buttons within easy reach of the thumb
Product Summary
DVDR5500H
Price at launch
£200.00
For
Slimline chassis
>Built-in Freeview tuner
>Improved EPG
Against
Limited editing
>No 1080p upscaling
>Some picture flaws
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