HD PVR + Blu-ray recorder price comparison: Panasonic vs. Sony vs. LG
- — 20 December, 2010 08:28
HD PVRs and Blu-ray recorders are hard drive-equipped entertainment systems that let you record television in high-definition. Most models come with useful additional features, including 1080p DVD upscaling, inbuilt digital TV tuners, multimedia support (DivX, MP3, JPG, etc) and access to popular websites such as YouTube.
[See also: Blu-ray player price comparison: Sony vs. Panasonic.]
If you're looking to buy a HD PVR or Blu-ray recorder, take a look at these popular models from Sony, LG and Panasonic (to read our in-depth review, click on the accompanying photos). Make sure to compare the price, features and image quality of each product -- some are better than others.
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Panasonic DMR-XW350
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LG HR558D
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Panasonic DMR-BW750
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Sony RDR-HDC100
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Panasonic DMR-BW850
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Sony RDR-HDC300
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Panasonic DMR-XW480
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Sony RDR-HDC500
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Panasonic DMR-XW450
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LG HR599D Twin HD Recorder / Blu-ray Disc Combo
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Panasonic DMR-EX79
The Sony RDR-HDC500 is a reliable HDD/DVD recorder that lets itself down in a few key areas.
- Review Date:
- Reviewer:
- Manufacturer:
- 14th May, 2010
- Chris Jager
- Sony
- Rating:
- Price:
- $ 799.00
- Pros:
- 500GB hard drive, user-friendly interface, lots of ports and connections, supports most file formats (DivX, etc.)
- Cons:
- No second HD TV tuner, too expensive, DVD recording options could be better
