Compare Prices : Philips DVDR 5570 H

Review summary: Philips is describing the DVDR5570H as an 'AV centre in disguise', so Danny sets about revealing its true identity.

Verdict: In terms of features, looks and connections, the DVDR5570H is up there with the best models on the market. Time Shift Buffer is the killer feature, offering a level of playback versatility usually reserved for PVRs, while the Jukebox, Freeview tuner ...

Review summary: The Philips DVDR5570H DVD player will come in two flavors - 120GB and 250GB which retail for €399 and €499, respectively. You will definitely wonder what kind of newfangled technology or features are included in this new DVD player after paying such ...

Review summary: The other feature guaranteed to bring a smile to your face is Commercial Block, which automatically puts chapter markers at the start and end of adverts so you can skip right past them at the touch of a button.

Pros: Looks, Time Shift Buffer, remote, recording quality

Cons: No series recording, basic editing

Review summary: If £330 seems expensive for a DVD/HDD recorder, just remember that it gets you a 250GB hard disk and a wealth of features, many of which you simply won't find anywhere else

Pros: Time Shift Buffer ; Commercial Block ; Appealing design ; Wealth of features ; Good remote control ;

Cons: Some picture issues ; Basic editing options ; No Freeview Playback ;

Verdict: Moving on to the machine's more advanced functions, the jewel in its crown is Time Shift Buffer, a clever means of pausing and rewinding live TV, or recording programmes retrospectively. It continually stores whatever you're watching for up to six ...