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Toshiba DR18

Toshiba DR18
alaScore 73

8 reviews

Jun, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 reviews from magazines and websites. Views are divided on the image quality.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Toshiba DR18 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 73/100 = Good quality.

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(Based on 8 reviews)

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Toshiba DR18DT DVD Recorder

 

Toshiba's DR18DT is a surprisingly affordable replacement for your VCR.

The DR18DT is a solid all-rounder that delivers excellent recording quality and a very useful range of editing features. It's also easier to use than its predecessors and the inclusion of Freeview Playback adds to its all-round user-friendliness. But...

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Amazon review summary for the Toshiba DR18

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 7 user reviews of the Toshiba DR18 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk.

71% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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A Useful Digital Product

 

A Useful Digital Product

I purchased this Toshiba DVD Recorder/Player with in built Freeview, in order to get ready for the Analogue Switch Off. I wanted a product that looked good, was not heavy to move around and which above all was easy to set up and use. It did not...

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Took a chance

 

Took a chance

This is the first item that I have purcheased that was descibed as " used-good as new". The recorder arrived and, though the packaging was scuffed and dirty, the unit was unmarked and in good condition. I set the recorder up and tuned it according to...

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so far so good

 

so far so good

Ticks all the boxes for me + simple'ish to use. I would recommend for anyone looking a for a cheap system to have a look.. I have dispatched my 14 month old sony dvd /video combination upstairs, perhaps the bin would be better..

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DONT BUY THIS FROM AVIDES MEDIA

 

DONT BUY THIS FROM AVIDES MEDIA

VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS PRODUCT, THE DVD DRIVE WAS NOISY THE BOX IT ARRIVED WAS DAMAGED,, I RETURNED THE ITEM ON THE 26TH MAY AND AS OF YET I HAVE RECEIVED NO CREDIT.I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND ANYBODY BUYS THIS PRODUCT OR DEALS WITH AVIDES MEDIA.

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EXCELLENT VALUE

 

EXCELLENT VALUE

EASY TO SET UP, FREEVIEW CHANNEL SCANING IS VERY GOOD, RECORDED QUALITY IS AS GOOD AS DVD YOU BUY. ONLY BAD POINT IS THAT THERE IS NO SOUND OR VIDIO INPUTS ON REAR OTHER THAN ONE SCART

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Excellent dvd recorder

 

Excellent dvd recorder

This is an excellent dvd recorder which is very easy to use and the instructions are simple to understand. There is a slight fan noise but it does not detract from the programme being watched as it can only be heard \nwhen recording with the tv off....

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Good Value

 

Good Value

Really pleased with this dvd recorder. Easy to use, looks good and great quality. I've seen the same product in supermarkets which costs between £10-30 more. Would recommend.

Product Specifications

Configuration

BD Live: No
DLNA certified: No
DVB-C: No
DVB-S: No
DVB-T:DVB-T (MPEG2)
Electronic Program Guide (EPG): No
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television): No
Progressive Scan: Yes
Show View: No

Connectivity

DVI Interface: No
Ethernet: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: Yes
HDMI: Yes
Type of Memory Stick Interface : No
Type of SD Card Interface : No
USB Interface: No
W-LAN Connection: No
WiFi Connectivity: No

General Features

1080p Upscaling: Yes
3D: No
3D Ready: No
DVD Player / Recorder:DVD Recorder
Integrated VCR: No
Static / Portable:Static
Table / Portable:Table

Playback

Blu-ray Playback: No
DivX Playback: Yes
DVD Audio Playback: No
DVD-R Playback: Yes
DVD-RAM Playback: Yes
DVD-RW Playback: Yes
DVD+R Playback: Yes
DVD+RW Playback: Yes
HD-DVD Playback: No
PC Streaming: No
Super Audio CD Playback: No
Super Video CD / Video CD Playback: No

Recording

Blu-ray Recording: No
Double Layer Recording: No
DVD-R Recording: Yes
DVD-RAM Recording: No
DVD-RW Recording: Yes
DVD+R Recording: Yes
DVD+RW Recording: Yes
HD-DVD Recording: No
MP3 Encoding: No
MPEG4 Recording: No

Sound

DTS Decoder:DTS Decoder
Real Dolby:Dolby Digital Plus
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