Updated 27 minutes ago

Sony RDR-HXD890 review

User-friendly, feature-packed combi at a bargain price

Our Score 5

Last reviewed: 2009-04-29April 29th 2009

Price at launch £300.00
HD Ready Yes
Outputs Composite Video (CVBS) x1 / S-Video x1 / Audio Output (L/R) x1 / Digital Audio Output (Coaxial) x1 / Component Video Output x1 / G-Link (STB Control) x1 / HDMI™ (with CEC) x1
Video A/D Converter 10 Bit/108MHz
MPN RDRHXD890S
Wired Yes
Recording Time Max: 455 Hours
MP3 Compatible Yes
Description DVD HDD Recorder
Dimensions 430 x 76.5 x 288
Remote Control Yes
Features BRAVIA Sync / 1080p upscaling / Integrated Digital and Analogue Tuner / Digital Music Jukebox / Digital Photo Album / Series Link / HDD Cam Connection
HDD Capacity (GB) 160
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Progressive Scan Output Yes
USB Connection Yes
Built-In Hard Drive Yes
Tuner Yes
Inputs Composite Video x1 / S-Video x 1 / Audio Input x1 / DV Input x1 / Scart x2 / USB
Recordable Media DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-RW DL, DVD Plus R, DVD Plus RW, DVD plus RW DL
Video Upscaling Yes
Tuner Details Digital Terrestrial and Analogue Terrestrial
Parental Lock Yes
Colour Silver
DivX Support Yes

Product Summary

RDR-HXD890

Sony RDR-HXD890

Price at launch

£300.00

For

>

Loads of features

>

Excellent recordings

>

Slick operating system

Against

>

No USB DivX support

>

No Gracenote

>

Single Freeview tuner

Original review from


 
The Toshiba 55ZL2 is the first 4K consumer TV announced. It uses the extra resolution to create glasses-free 3D

4K TV resolution: what you need to know

What is 4K, why is it significant and when can you get it?

Which is the best projector for you?

Best projector: 14 best in the UK today

Find the best projector for you with this handy guide

There's a good sound bar for any TV and any budget

10 best soundbar speakers for your HD TV

10 super soundbars to give your flat telly some sound welly

Recommended for you

TechRadar Poll

Do you subscribe to a film streaming service?

Results