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The Toshiba DR420 is a DVD recorder announced at the CES 2009 that features recording and playback abilities for DVD-R, -RW, +R, and +RW media disc formats. The first of four Toshiba D digital video recorders, the Toshiba DR420 features auto-finalization for formatting created-DVDs so that they can be played on other devices. In addition, the DR420 offers 1080p up-conversion capabilities and HDMI inputs for high-quality HD video playback. Slated to drop in February 2009, the Toshiba DR420 will retail for $119.99 and come with a 1 year limited warranty.
MSRP $119.99
Release date February, 2009
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Features
- DVD Recorder
- DVD-R, -RW, +R, +RW Playback
- Auto-Finalization
- 1080p UpConversion
- HDMI Inputs
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
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Toshiba DR420
• Toshiba DR420 DVD Recorder, Black
• DR420 DVD Recorder
UPC: 022265002216
EAN: 022265002216
MPN: DR420
Competitors
MSRP $199.99
Released March, 2008
The Sony RDR-VX560 is a high-end DVD recorder and VHS combo designed for average consumers looking to record content onto DVD discs without all kinds of advanced features. The VX560 features two unique one touch dubbing and one touch recording features which allows users to copy content directly to a DVD or to a...
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MSRP $179.99
Released April, 2008
The Sony RDR-GX355 is a mid-grade single tray DVD recorder designed for average consumers looking to record content onto DVD discs without all kinds of advanced features. The GX355 features standard video upscaling from 480p to a 1080i HD resolution for enhanced picture quality on a high definition television. A unique one touch dubbing...
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Sony RDR-GX355
MSRP $199.95
Released April, 2009
The JVC DR-MV80B is a DVD/VCR recorder announced by JVC on January 9th of 2009. It has tuner free recording using the JVC's Timer Link, a feature that allows the camera to record TV programs by connecting to a satellite or cable set-top box via an AV cable. Once it is connected, the user...
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JVC DR-MV80B
MSRP $119.00
Released January, 2009
The LG DR787T is a DVD Recorder with Built In Tuner released by LG in 2008. Through its USB interface users can view their photos, music and video. It can record video quality up to 1080i, and has an HDMI output to preserve the quality once projected to another medium. It records material from most...
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Pros
- 1080p high definition upconversion
- affordable price
- can record on DVD-Rs, great replacement for a VCR
- can record to both +/-R and +/-RW
- fair recording quality, comparable to DVD
- easy to use
- good manual
Cons
- cannot play the latest high definition optical media standard (Blu-ray)
- doesn't record in true high definition
- remote is small, cheap feeling
- labeling chapters is overly complicated
- limited inputs
- no built-in VCR
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