Samsung DVD-HR735 - Expert Reviews

Pros: HDMI cable included, easy to find recordings

Cons: No timeshift function, analogue tuner

Verdict: A good design and delivers on the features it includes. However buyers should be aware of the omissions: time shift of live TV is not supported and the device includes an analogue rather than digital tuner.

Review summary: Samsung's DVD-HR735 offers HDMI connectivity, but beyond that it's a largely unexciting DVD recorder.

Pros: One touch recording is easy to use, HDMI connector, Any key context functionality

Cons: Some chaptering and copying limitations, Menus are muddled and slow

Pros: Exceptional build and style; recording versatility; extremely easy to use; decent DVD performance

Cons: No integrated digital tuner; limited connectivity; no HDMI; poor analogue tuner performance effects recordings

Verdict: Sony's RDR-HX725 is a decent recorder held back by a slighted specification. Not having an integrated digital tuner is restrictive and you can expect HDMI connectivity at this price. But it's well constructed, incredibly easy to use and performs capably

Review summary: Samsung's DVD-HR735 offers HDMI connectivity, but beyond that it's a largely unexciting DVD recorder.

Pros: One-touch recording is easy to use; HDMI connector; any key context functionality.

Cons: Some chaptering and copying limitations; menus are muddled and slow