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Sony RDR-HXD890 review

Sony’s advanced HXD890 wants to do more than just record TV

Our Score

Last reviewed: July 21st 2008

Price at launch £300.00
HD Ready Yes
VideoPlus No
Teletext No
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
Integrated VCR No
MPN RDRHXD890S
Wired Yes
Recording Time Max: 455 Hours
MP3 Compatible Yes
Description DVD HDD Recorder
Picture Zoom No
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
Car Adaptor No
Gold Terminals No
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
Progressive Scan Output Yes
USB Connection Yes
Radio Tuner No
Built-In Hard Drive Yes
Tuner Yes
Inputs Composite Video x1 / S-Video x 1 / Audio Input x1 / DV Input x1 / Scart x2 / USB
PC Compatible No
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
Display Dimmer No
Parental Lock Yes
Clock No
Colour Silver
DivX Support Yes
FM Radio No

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Product Summary

Key specs


HDD Capacity (GB): 160 |
Video Upscaling: Yes |
DivX Support: Yes |

Full spec

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Performs exceptionally well

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Oodles of functionality

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Missing some of features from the curiously-similar Pioneer recorder

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