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Set Top Boxes

Philips DVR5100

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Philips DVR5100 3.00

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RRP

$849.95

Review Date

Friday, 6th of July, 2007

What's Hot

Simple and easy to use, Effective recording capabilities

What's Not

Expensive, No way to back up recordings, Limited features, Awkward interface

The Final Word

A pricey option, this is a product that should appeal to users who are only looking for a unit with twin high definition tuners and a hard drive.

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DVD Recording

Recording Modes

DVD to HDD, TV to HDD

General

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

430

Height (mm)

290

Accessories

Quick start guide, Remote Control, User Manual, AC Power Cord,Batteries for remote control, Safety & warranty booklet

Weight (kg)

3.4

Hard Drive

Storage capacity

160 GB

Media

Supported Video File Formats

MPEG-2

Miscellaneous

Remote Control

Yes

Power Options

Power Supply

AC Power

Maximum Power Capacity (Watts)

385

Set Top Box

Electronic Programme Guide

Yes

Personal Video Recorder (PVR) / Digital Video Recorder (DVR)

Yes

Television Features

DTV Display Format

1080i (HDTV)

Wired Connections

Wired Terminals / Ports

DVB-T input, Coaxial Digital Output, Component Video Output, Composite Video Output, HDMI Output, S-Video Output

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