Philips DVDR 5500 Review (DVD-Hard Disk Combo)


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DVDR5500
Test score: B Above average
The score of B is reached using 3 different tests on the Philips DVDR 5500 (s).
Average score of all DVD recorders: B.
Product specs: Type: Hybrid (HDD + DVD); Disk Types Supported: MPEG2 more info
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CNET.co.uk
Publication date 3/2008
Single test
"very good" (7 out of 10 points)
"The Philips DVDR5500 produces great quality recordings, looks stylish and is easy to use. Its DVD playback quality may only be so-so, but at this price it still represents good value for money."
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What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision
Issue 2/2008
Single test
"average" (3 out of 5 stars)
"It's a neat, tidy solution, but the Philips doesn't perform as well as the best can."
 
TrustedReviews
Publication date 1/2008
Single test
7 out of 10 points Value for money: 9 out of 10 points
"The DVDR550 might not be the last word in Freeview or DVD picture quality and editing features are limited, but the inclusion of a digital tuner and 1080i upscaling on such an affordably-priced recorder is a real bonus. ..."
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JCDICKO
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Tue 24.02.2009 11:20 #1
john dickenson
Score: F  (Ungraded)
Advantages: Attractive design, Good image quality
Disadvantages: Complicated installation
I am: Normal users
i dont know if i bought a dud one but this dvd is rubbish.constantly freezes,plays divx dvds one time and not again,even refuses to recognise pre recorded dvds.been back to philips for repair but still does the same.only good thing is picture and sound are quite good avoid this machine

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Summary of Philips DVDR 5500



The DVD-hard disk combo was tested in 3 different magazines and came away with mostly good reviews.
Under the microscope, the Philips DVDR 5500 was able to obtain its best score of "very good" (7 out of 10 points) in the 3/2008 issue of CNET.co.uk online magazine. The product received its worst result from What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision magazine (issue 2/2008) with a score of "average" (3 out of 5 stars).