Toshiba RDXS32

Advantages: Easy to use. Lots of features. Suits everyday record/play to advanced Home Cinema and editing.
Disadvantages: None

...There were two reasons we bought a hard disk recorder - firstly, never being able to find a video tape at the last minute and secondly, wanting to pause tv because we kept missing the end of a programme when the phone rang or the little one needed to be put to bed. You can get DVD recorders but the capacity of a disc is limited and you can't edit the recording onto another disc later, so though it costs more we wanted one with a hard disk - the dvd recorder was a bonus! The Tosh RDXS32 has been everything we hoped for and much much more. It is very easy to set up and very easy to use. In fact, not only will it tune in all the TV channels for you, it will set the time and date from the broadcast signal. You can record from normal TV signal or any of the inputs. For impromptu recording, just hit the red button and it starts recording... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: No Problem Disc
Disadvantages: None

...I am very happy with my Toshiba. At first I had a samsung 709 which gave me lots of problems, the final straw was when i had to take it back for another upgrade, so I took it back and had it changed for a Toshiba and I have never had a problem since. The Toshiba has a great picture and the sound is excellent. It can be chipped to play R1 ( One already done is on sale at Richard Sounds)and I have never had a problem Disc. BUY ONE... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Great Product
Disadvantages: Modification needed for Region Free

...Despite what another review says on this site the Toshiba 2109 does NOT play anything other than Region 2 DVDs unless you buy a "Chipped" model that has disabled the region checking. These modification chips can also be bought and fitted after purchase. This costs about £30 and involves opening up the until and soldering about 6 wires in place. Considering that you can get DVDs much earlier and cheaper from the US this is a worthwhile mod. Totally satified with my Toshiba 2109 which I have had for just over a year.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful