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Tvonics DTR-Z500 Expert Reviews

Tvonics DTR-Z500
alaSCORE 88

15 reviews

November, 2009

77 / 100

4 Experts

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TVonics DTR-Z500

By Ian Morris

The Freeview+ DTR-Z500 digital TV recorder offers a generous 500GB of storage, a good selection of features and impressive picture quality, although it lacks an HDMI output. Overall, it's a great device that will suit those looking for a simple but ...

Unusual but pleasant styling ; very good picture quality

Expensive ; not quite as impressive as the competition

The TVonics DTR-Z500's generous 500GB of storage means you'll have plenty of space to store your recordings without needing to constantly delete things. Compared to its predecessor, the DVR-FP250, there hasn't been any great leap forward in terms of ...

The TVonics DTR-Z500 is a £200 recorder that features a 500GB hard drive and many other Freeview+ features, making it an attractive machine. Conclusion If you've still got a standard-definition TV, we think you'll love the TVonics DTR-Z500....

February, 2009

Rating

78

Partner Source
cnet.co.uk
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TVonics DTR-Z500 Freeview PVR

By Stuart Miles

Will this let you get the most from your TV?

500GB of storage, easy to use, some nice features

Can't favourite channels, design is a bit niche, no off switch

If you aren't looking for a subscription based offering (i.e., Sky) then this is one to check out

Small, black and glossy, the TVonics DTR-Z500 is a personal video recorder that offers the ability to pause live television as well as record up to 268 hours of your favourite shows at the touch of a button. Pausing live TV isn\'t just about...

October, 2008

Rating

80

Partner Source
pocket-lint.com
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TVonics DTR-Z500 500GB Freeview+ DVR

By Alun Taylor

It may lack HD goodness, but the Z500 is well made, easy to use, quiet and stylish.

If you're not concerned about matters HD and have no intention of shifting content between your DVR and PC then the Z500 is not a bad buy. It's very easy to set up and use, has one of the best EPGs we have come across, has an excellent remote control ...

TVonics' DTR-500: foolproofThe DTR-Z500 is essentially an update of the DVR-250 we looked at - and liked - back in June 2007. As with the DVR-250, the DTR-Z500 is wholly devoid of controls or displays, that large silver knob being purely...

December, 2008

Rating

80

reghardware.co.uk
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TVonics DTR-Z500

The TVonics DTR-Z500 is a great PVR as long as you dont require a HDMI output

Very easy to use ; Large hard disc ; Great remote

No HDMI ; No exporting ; No favourites

Rating

70

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