Hard drive DVR w/HDMI??

g3evolution · 11-25-2005, 10:22 AM

I am looking for a DVR with a hard drive and HDMI output. The Sony RDR HX715 (about $525) and the Toshiba RD XS 52 ($470 for 160GB) or RD XS 54 ($525 for 250GB) seem like the primary choices. Any hands-on experience with either? Head-to-head comparisons of these two? I considered the Dish 942 but don't want to be tied to Dish forever.
Gary

HDMann · 12-01-2005, 08:36 AM

I have the Toshiba RDKX50 which has the 80GB drive and love it. Recording is great. Editing is great. Only problem I have is that my toshiba set can not control it.

RSawdey · 12-01-2005, 11:18 PM

Those are very different than the 942, which has an ATSC digital tuner as well as the Sat tuner. Those are just for SDTV, analog NTSC tuner & inputs.

David Kennett · 12-10-2005, 10:40 AM

I pay $10 mo for Moto 6412 from Comcast. No install fee - no contract. I wouldn't think of paying $500 for box thet will likely be obsolete - or at least superceded - in a few years.

11-25-2005, 10:22 AM	#1
g3evolution A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 11	Hard drive DVR w/HDMI?? I am looking for a DVR with a hard drive and HDMI output. The Sony RDR HX715 (about $525) and the Toshiba RD XS 52 ($470 for 160GB) or RD XS 54 ($525 for 250GB) seem like the primary choices. Any hands-on experience with either? Head-to-head comparisons of these two? I considered the Dish 942 but don't want to be tied to Dish forever. Gary

12-01-2005, 08:36 AM	#2
HDMann High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT Posts: 382	I have the Toshiba RDKX50 which has the 80GB drive and love it. Recording is great. Editing is great. Only problem I have is that my toshiba set can not control it. __________________ Hitachi 60" Directors Plasma P60X901 May 2008 RD-KX50SU HDD/DVD Recorder

12-10-2005, 10:40 AM	#4
David Kennett High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 65	I pay $10 mo for Moto 6412 from Comcast. No install fee - no contract. I wouldn't think of paying $500 for box thet will likely be obsolete - or at least superceded - in a few years. __________________ Dave

12-01-2005, 11:18 PM	#3
RSawdey Mr. Wizard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ferndale, Michigan Age: 61 Posts: 5,981	Those are very different than the 942, which has an ATSC digital tuner as well as the Sat tuner. Those are just for SDTV, analog NTSC tuner & inputs.