Sony RDR-GXD310 review

Looking for Freeview and DVD recording in one box?

TechRadar Verdict

A well-equipped simple-to-use DVD recorder with multiformat and Freeview Double Layer recording

Pros

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    DVD R Double Layer recording

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    excellent picture

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    Freeview with EPG

Cons

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    No DV-in

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    no MPEG4 or DVD-RAM playback

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    limited editing if not using VR mode

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The impending switchover to digital-only TV highlights the issue of what to do with old videocassette recorders and even relatively new DVD recorders that don't receive Freeview.You can connect any digibox to recorders but it's less simple than an integrated system.

Here's where neat products like Sony's RDR-GXD310 come in.It's a standalone DVD recorder that contains a Freeview tuner.You can use it like any digital TV box as well as playing or recording DVDs,all with the minimum of fuss.

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