Tvonics DTR-Z250

Slim profile ; plenty of hard disk capacity for the money ; excellent tuners and recordings ; simple usability

Lurid green menus seem a strange choice ; no HDMI or upscaling

A great value PVR that combines the required functionality with top-notch performance

A great value PVR that combines the required functionality with top-notch performance

Decent freeview reception and picture quality even with small indoor aerial.

None so far

Slow to switch on. Leave it alone to sort itself out before trying to change channels or select any function

Very good value for money! Installed 2 of these for customers and have had no comebacks.

Not HD but for the price you would not expect it!

Superb! Bought my mum one too when her dvd went on the blink after the digital switchover.

great item very pleased with it so far??

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Picture and sound quality are good. Silent operation. Good, solid remote control.

Tends to record repeats of programmes already recorded. Sound sometimes goes out of synch, but not as often as on some freeview boxes I have used.

ideal for use in limited space i.e. small bedroom

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Simple intuitive menus Reliable - crashed only once in 6 months Reliably gets the start and end of programs Many PVRs are deficient on these three important points 30 second fast forward for skipping adverts

Fast Forward speed options too limited - only "Fast" and "Too Fast" EPG is sometimes slow to load