Toshiba D-R17DT DVD recorder reviewed @Trusted Review
Posted on 11/03/08 17:04 by geno 888                             
Toshiba D-R17DT DVD recorder reviewed @Trusted Review
Even if the HD DVD format is now officially dead, the "old" DVD is still alive (actually, the DVD format is still the main format used by end-consumers, mostly because of the too high prices of Blu-ray devices) and Toshiba is still manufacturing DVD recorders. A new model of DVD recorder has been announced and will be available in the market in next months.

The D-R17DT is a standalone DVD recorder, i.e. there is no hard-disk included, a feature that can be disappointing for many people. Its recording capabilities are limited to four formats - DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-R and DVD+R. The DVD-RAM format is not supported. Another disappointing feature is the lack of DVD-R Dual Layer and DVD+R Double Layer support.

More interesting is instead the availability of HDMI output, which offers upscaled pictures in 1080p, 1080i or 720p both for recorded contents and DVD playback.

More detailed information about the recording performance can be read in the complete review.

 

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By greensabath, Wed 12 Mar 2008 04:49
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I think this is the most retarded thing ever. Who in their right mind would spend money on a stand alone buner when you can buy a dvd burner for your computer for cheaper and it can burn a million other things and works with DL media as well.
By goodhope, Wed 12 Mar 2008 09:02
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@greensabath: Maybe not everyone likes to use a PC, like the regular home users. To bad there is no harddisk included Smilie
By SciFer, Wed 12 Mar 2008 22:53
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SciFerNo wonder they lost the war puh They don't even understand what the consumer wants, definitely not 2 yrs+ old tech. I have had a pioneer stand alone recorder with TV tuner & Firewire with hard drive for YEARS !!! It would make sense if they made it at least with dual layer with hard drive support. It should an ATSC turner with HDMI as well. Anything else less than this is wasting our time and their resources.
This message was edited at: 12-03-2008 22:55

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