Sony DHG-HDD500

30 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Sony DHG-HDD500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 68/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: gshok75 (cnet.com)

"I actually own this thing - and it works great!"

It would have cost me about $1000 for a Fiber...

It's simple to setup and works great. Nothing to do really, just plug it into the receiver with a good HDMI cable. Plug the receiver into the Sony TV. And it works. I am using this over a 60ft line of site connection

No 1080p, but I use it to watch TV...no 1080p transmission. And I have another HDTV and blue-ray play doing 1080p...not much difference

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review by: Rod Roddy (cnet.com)

"Not a review, a rant"

Ok, here's my beef with Sony,...THEY'RE TOO D...

Not a review, a rant

Feb, 2009

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Amazon review summary for the Sony DHG-HDD500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of the Sony DHG-HDD500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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61% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: J. T. Bell (amazon.com)

Works well for me, but "your mileage may vary" (a lot!)

It's somewhat amazing that this DVR and its little brother the DHG-HDD5250 are still listed on Amazon (via third-party sellers), and they're selling for good prices on eBay, even though Sony discontinued them in November 2005. They've developed a cult...

Aug, 2009

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Consumer review by: Earl R. Olsen (amazon.com)

SONY DHG-HDD500 HIGH DIFF - HARD DRIVE - TV RECORDER.

5/11/09 MY NEW/USED Sony DHG-HDD250 WORKS GREAT. THE PICTURE AND SOUND QUALITY OF RECORDED TV PROGRAMS ARE PERFECT. NO MONTHLY FEE. I HAVE A BIG ROOF TOP ANTENNA. I GET ABOUT 10 DIGITAL CHANELS AND ABOUT 1/2 THE PROGRAMS ARE IN HIGH DEFF. I HAVE A...

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: Robert L. Wilson (amazon.com)

Sony 60 Hour HD DVR

I was already an owner of a Sony DHG-HDD250 (30 hour HD capacity recording). I wanted a second Sony to use not only as a recorder, but for its NTSC digital tuner (these Sony tuners provide excellent video). I found this HDD500 on Amazon after trying...

Apr, 2009

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Consumer review by: John Jackson (amazon.com)

Impressive technology and simple to use

I am very happy with this Sony DVR. The HD recording is very easy and the playback is perfect. Capacity (at least with the 500) is not a problem either. I would definitely recommend this product.

May, 2008

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Consumer review by: Honest John (amazon.com)

Outstanding image quality and control, minor drawbacks

After reviewing people's comments, it seems that those who read the manual (so they know how to set it up and use all its features) get a lot out of the unit. Those that don't know the unit's functions think it is so-so or lousy. Here is the bottom...

Aug, 2007

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Consumer review by: D. Kahler (amazon.com)

Great Unit if you do your homework

I have used the Sony DHG-HDD500 for over a year now. I did have to read some internet forums when I first bought the device to figure out the EPG. In the Los Angeles area, the program guide is downloaded on analog channel 28. When I turned off all the...

Jul, 2007

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Consumer review by: Ron Moeckel (amazon.com)

Long-term Experience

Writing this mainly because of the complaints I have seen. After 14 mo. of useage, it is easily the best machine I have owned; in fact I was checking on buying another or more-advance version. It has all the quality of my JVC HD tape recorder (viewed...

Dec, 2006

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Product Specifications

The new DHG-HDD500 recorder provides access to encrypted high-definition and standard-definition digital cable services when paired with a digital decoder device and a digital cable subscription. It also provides access to analog cable services, as well as such non-subscription services like high definition digital terrestrial and analog broadcasts.The DHG-HDD500 digital video recorder can record and store up to 400 hours of standard definition (SD) programming or at least 60 hours of maximum bit rate high-definition content with its 500 GB of storage capacity.