Sony RDR-HDC300

6 reviews

May, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Sony RDR-HDC300. The average rating for this product is 2.8/5, compared to an average rating of 3.8/5 for other DVD Players for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other DVD Players the Sony RDR-HDC300 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Chris Jager (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony RDR-HDC300 HDD/DVD recorder review

A high-definition PVR/DVD recorder with 320GB capacity

User-friendly interface, good codec support, plenty of connectivity options

Only one TV tuner, limited DVD recording options, bulky design

The Sony RDR-HDC300 HDD/DVD recorder boasts an intuitive user interface with plenty of codec support. On the downside, its recording functionality could definitely do with some improvement.

Aug, 2010

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Expert review by : Alex Kidman (cnet.com.au)

Sony RDR-HDC300

Sony's latest PVR is functional, but the lack of a dual-tuner really hurts.

Easy installation ; DivX support

Single tuner only ; Remote layout could be better

At its AU$749 asking price, the RDR-HDC300 feels a little underpowered. Quite why Sony's opted for a single digital tuner is baffling, as there's plenty of competition at this price point that does offer dual-tuner support.

May, 2010

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony RDR-HDC300

Most previous reviewers are a bit harsh. The unit is made with quality and works very well. If you must record two shows at once or record straight to DVD then this model is not for you...otherwise I can recommend. If you want junk to review try the...

quality engineering andgood physical finish

lack of twin tuners

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony RDR-HDC300

Where to start. As far as I am concerned there is nothing remotely good about this crap box which is surprising given that a standard def RDR-HXD890 which I also have performs very well.

Nothing

Plenty

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony RDR-HDC300

My parents have one of these, bought recently for $399 (160GB) and the larger capacity devices are also a fair bit cheaper now. Given they never learned how to use either the Panasonic or Grundig DVD recorder that preceeded it, I am glad they have...

Ease of Use

Dual Tuner

Nov, 2010

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Sony RDR-HDC300

When it comes to recording anything onto a DVD forget it! This recorder is out of its depth when you compare it to a Panasonic or even an LG, in fact I find it inferior to the Sony SD predecessors.

Nothing

Plenty

Aug, 2010

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