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Sony RDR-GXD500

18 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 reviews of Sony RDR-GXD500. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. People really like the price. The image quality is also mentioned favorably, whereas there are some less positive comments 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 Sony RDR-GXD500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony RDR-GXD500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 14 user reviews of Sony RDR-GXD500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the price and image quality, whereas some have doubts about the size.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

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The Sony RDR-GXD500 will write to all DVD recording formats and has composite S-Video, Scart, RF inputs and composite S-Video, RGB Scart, component, RF, digital optical and coaxial outputs

A simple idea, well executed. If we were choosers we'd ask for progressive scan – but we are beggars

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Richard Arrowsmith (avreview.co.uk)

Sony RDR-GXD500 DVD recorder/tuner

At a time when convergence is one of the most commonly used words in the home cinema vocabulary, it?s surprising that Sony?s RDR-GXD500 is the first DVD recorder to come equipped with a built-in digital TV tuner...

The first DVD recorder equipped with an integrated digital tuner offers fine ability across all aspects of performance ;

For no obvious reason there's no progressive scan video capability

Still, it may have been some time coming but Sony's RDR-GXD500 has been worth the wait. If the space beneath your set is already overcrowded with assorted equipment, consider the convenience of a system that allows you to receive Freeview digital...

Apr, 2005

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

GOOD ALL-ROUNDER.

A good player, with future-proof compatibility standard. Easy to use, although menu systems feel a little slow.

Freeview and analogue tuners are great. Integration of EPG with recording is helpful, and simple to use. Multi-format compatibility means my old DVD player (now in kid's room) will play back the stuff I record.

The fan is quite noisy, and can be slightly off-putting when watching films. I've noticed some pixelation occurring on sports programmes I've recorded, but that could be put down to my freeview reception. No SACD capability.

Mar, 2005

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