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Experts rate this product 85/100 and users 77/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the category Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Pioneer DVR-545H is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

Pioneer's DVR-545HX gives you the flexibility of recording analogue or digital TV channels using the integrated 160GB hard drive or to blank DVDs, including DVD-RAM and dual-layer discs. HDMI out enables video upscaling too

User-friendly features ; integrated Freeview ; 160GB hard drive ; HDMI video upscaling ; simple remote ; excellent recording performance in high-quality mode

Average build quality ; redundant low-quality modes ; motion-tracking difficulties

Pioneer's DVR-545HX offers all the recording and playback features you're likely to use. But, in this competitive market, there are similarly priced rivals that do the same thing but better

Live Colour is probably the most impressive of CS3's new features

Live Colour works brilliantly ; Excellent Colour Guide panel ; New brush-based Eraser tool ; Impressive Isolation mode

Steep learning curve for new users

By far, the best things about Illustrator CS3 are the improved colour tools. They expand on the dated feature set, and help you make confident colour decisions. The rest is just general tidying, but nevertheless, this is a very good release

The boxy design appears slightly oversized but clean finishing and solid build quality enhances an attractive sense of style. And the contemporary remote deserves a mention for its easy to use simplicity supported by a straightforward menu system and ...

Substantial build quality ; extremely easy to use ; convergent connectivity ; video upscaling

Redundant recording quality modes ; average broadcast images ; poor motion tracking

This is an imposing looking recording platform that manages to tick all the boxes for AV enthusiasts.The 160GB hard disk is enough for 34 hours of highest-quality recording, or 455 hours at the lowest setting

Video upscaling, Excellent audio quality, Great picture quality

Picture deteriorates after 3.5 hours

A fantastic and fully specified recorder that combines the latest technology superbly