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Pioneer DVR-530H-S

140 reviews

Nov, 2024

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reliability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews of Pioneer DVR-530H-S. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The image quality and price are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Pioneer DVR-530H-S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Pioneer DVR-530H-S from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the price. The usability also gets good feedback. Many are negative about the size.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Pioneer DVR-530H-S

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Pioneer DVR-530H-S from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. People really like the usability, whereas some have doubts about the image quality.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Benjamin Russell (goodgearguide.com.au)

Pioneer DVR-530H

Rather than focus on adding new features to the DVR530H, Pioneer has instead concentrated on improving quality, hard drive size, and recording speed. ...

XP+ 15Mbps recording mode, 12x DVD writer, dual layer DVD-R compatible, excellent functionality

No DVD+R support, limited connection options

The Pioneer 530H is an excellent recorder, bringing both ease of use and professionalism to the user. Some minor omissions prevent this recorder from realising its truly epic potential.

Aug, 2005

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Expert review by : CNET Australia (cnet.com.au)

Pioneer DVR-530H

This Pioneer DVR has excellent recording quality and many value-added features but lacks a complete set of connectivity.

Excellent recording quality ; Long recording time ; Solid build ; User-friendly interface/menu ; Value-added features

No component input ; No coaxial digital output ; A bit pricey

We also checked out the USB terminal speed by copying 50MB worth of photo files stored in a high-speed SD card connected to the recorder via a card reader and managed to complete the transfer in less than two minutes.

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Pioneer DVR-530H

I have not had any problems it is a simple machine to use

Menus are easy to follow ; Plenty of recording time

They stopped making this model i would love another

Aug, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Pioneer DVR-530H

I'm a Pioneer fan but I am not happy with this product. It just keeps breaking down. The Pioneer guy said it is an inherent design fault.

Easy to use

Spends more time at the service centre than in my living room

Mar, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Great machine. Easy to use. Has a lot of great features!"

Sep, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Check out this linked detailed review of to-be buyers"

This linked review seems to be very paranoid but does have some valid points. http://www.bootstrike.com/Articles/DVR-530H-S/index.html

Who the hell needs to control DVD burning speeds? And look at the long list of CONS

Jun, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

Pioneer DVR-530H

This linked review seems to be very paranoid but does have some valid points. http://www.bootstrike.com/Articles/DVR-530H-S/index.html

Who the hell needs to control DVD burning speeds? And look at the long list of CONS!

Mar, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"This is a great product, very simple to set up and easy to use."

Feb, 2006

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Consumer review (cnet.com.au)

"Brilliant DVD HD Recorder."

Compared to other recorders of the same price bracket this one is good value. It has excellent features, is a breeze to use and tons of tweakable quality settings as well as the ability to transfer pictures from your digital camera, transfer your music...

Jan, 2006

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