Toshiba DR19DT Separate PVR DVD Recorder
November 29, 2009 | Display, Toshiba | Comments OffThe DR19DT is the version of DVD recorder combi RD99DT the hard drive, we reviewed earlier this month. Without the hard disk, this version is best suited to those who have habits of recording more casual, or perhaps those who already have a separate PVR, but you want to archive the recordings. Whatever the reason, DR19DT made a play for your wallet with a good range of features at an affordable price, even if we want to know if the operational issues that we found frustrating about RD99DT are not on this Hard-disk version.
The DR19DT comes with a single digital TV tuner and an eight-day EPG. Although it is not classified as a Freeview + recorder, it does not boast the serial key, registration and Split Other features pending. And even if we know it would never happen, two tuners would have given much more flexibility, but as you can only record the channel you are watching.
The list of formats supported disc reveals more limitations. You can record on DVD-RW and DVD + RW, as well as write-once DVD-R and DVD + R, but double-layer recording is not supported. This means that the maximum you can fit on one disc is eight hours as opposed to a possible 14, and realize that you must use the lowest quality mode recording (SLP), which we do not recommend. This space will soon fill once you’ve series linked a few programs, you’ll need to keep a big stack of discs of your hand. If all this seems problematic, then we recommend really get their hands on a model with a built-in hard drive.
The unit itself shares the same style as the RD99DT with an all black finish and a silver strip through the center of the fascia. It’s far from spectacular, but it is quite tasteful and thin. The display panel is small and basic, however, and only shows the channel number when you watch TV, not the name. The lower half of the fascia is lowered to reveal a bit of reading keys and DV, S-video, composite and stereo analog inputs. Unfortunately you will not find a USB port on the front panel, making this bridge is equipped with multimedia features even more limited than the RD99DT. To play DivX, MP3 and JPEG files you need to burn a DVD or CD first. [via trustedreviews]
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