If you're after a compact DVD HDD Freeview recorder, then the Samsung DVD-SH853M takes some beating. This nifty recorder records on a wide range of discs, including DVD-R, re-writable DVD-RW and DVD-RAM. In addition to this, the integrated 160GB hard drive holds up to 272 hours of programs without the need for any additional blank media! Furthermore, you can record video, JPEG, MP3 and DivX from the hard drive on to blank DVD or vice versa.
As you'd expect from home entertainment experts, Samsung, the video experience is first rate. Both playback and recordings offer faithfully reproduced colours and strong blacks. Depth of image is strong and there's excellent detail. Now that we're well and truly in the era of digital TV, it's also good to see that Samsung have fitted a Freeview, digital tuner to the DVDSH853M.
Another feature that makes this 160GB DVD recorder future-proof is the inclusion of an HDMI socket. Combined with upsampling to 1080i, this provides superior picture quality for both your existing DVDs and new recordings. For a quality DVD hard disc recorder with all the latest features, the Samsung DVDSH853M deserves an audition.
Does it feature an HDD? This is a built-in disc, like a home PC, which can hold hours of programmes
Yes
Hard Disc Size?
The higher the figure the greater the amount of programmes that can be held on disc
160GB
Hdmi Output?
Does it feature an HDMI output? The highest quality of digital output to TV or AV amp.
Yes
Optical Output?
Does it feature a digital optical output for connection to AV amp?
Yes
Coaxial Output?
Does it feature a coaxial digital output for connection to AV amp?
Yes
Progressive Scan?
Does it feature Progressive scan? Gives a more stable and natural picture
Yes
Component Output?
Does it feature a component output? Highest quality analogue output which also carries Progressive Scan signals
Yes
Dv (Digital) Input?
Does it feature a DV input? A digital input that is typically found on digital camcorders - allows for easy transfer to DVD recorder
Yes
No. Of Scart Sockets?
Number of SCART sockets included? 2 Scart sockets allows for more flexible recording.
2
Remote Control?
Is an Infra-red remote control included?
Yes
Divx Compatible?
Will it play DivX/MPEG 4 discs? This is a compressed video format often used for files exchanged on the web. Some recorders will play this format back
Yes
Upscaling?
Does it feature upscaling? Upscaling improves the picture quality of standard DVD discs. 1080p is superior to 1080i.
1080i
Freeview?
Does the built-in tuner feature Freeview? Freeview digital tuner built-in for recording of digital TV channels.
Yes
Dimensions
Dimensions of unit (W x D x H) mm.
430 x 330 x 59
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Saturday 05-07-2008
