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Toshiba RD-98DT review

A solid recorder let down by a lack of key features

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2008-09-02September 2nd 2008

Price at launch £280.00
MPN RD98DT
Colour Black
Description HDD/DVD Recorder Combi with Digital Tuner
Dimensions 420 x 59 x 290
Features Dolby Digital and DTS Compatible / Chase TV / Pause TV / EPG (Electronic Programme Guide): 8 day / Analogue and Digital tuners (Freeview) / Regza Link (HDMI CEC) / 2 way dubbing / Simultaneous Record & Play / DV Input
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Audio D/A Converter DTS/Dolby Digital Decoders
Built-In Hard Drive Yes
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) Yes
HD Ready Yes
HDD Capacity (GB) 250
HDMI Ports 1
Outputs HDMI, Front AV, Scart x2, Composite Video, Component Video
Remote Control Yes
Tuner Yes
Tuner Details DVB-T
Video Upscaling Yes
Wired Yes

Product Summary

RD98DT

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Price at launch

£280.00

For

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Picture quality

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Improved interface

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Freeview+

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1080p upscaling

Against

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Recordings via Scart

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No USB, jukebox functions or DL DVD recording

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