Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder

84 reviews

Jan, 2025

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usability (41)
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image quality (10)
reliability (8)

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price (10)
size (8)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 84 reviews of Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Comments about the reliability and image quality are overall positive. The design and usability are also appreciated. There are some critical opinions about the size, and there are some mixed opinions about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 user reviews of Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the price and usability. Some have doubts about the design and size.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder

alaTest has collected and analyzed 38 user reviews of Philips DVDR80 DVD Recorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 1.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably, whereas there are mixed reviews on the reliability and image quality. There are some critical opinions about the size.

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21% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com)

Philips DVDR80 review: Philips DVDR80

Philips DVDR80

Guide Plus EPG; component-video input; excellent video processing; solid recording quality in long-play modes; slick styling; relatively painless operation.

Somewhat expensive; crowded remote; Guide Plus may not work with all cable systems.

Loaded with features and delivering great video quality, this Philips is a solid all-around DVD recorder.

Aug, 2003

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Expert review by : David Katzmaier (cnet.com.au)

Philips DVDR80 review: Philips DVDR80

Philips DVDR80

Guide Plus EPG; component-video input; excellent video processing; solid recording quality in long-play modes; slick styling; relatively painless operation.

Somewhat expensive; crowded remote; Guide Plus may not work with all cable systems.

Loaded with features and delivering great video quality, this Philips is a solid all-around DVD recorder.

Aug, 2003

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Expert review by : Charles Fulton (videomaker.com)

Philips DVDR80 DVD+R/+RW Burner

An easy way for hobbyists to get video onto DVD.

Quiet operation, Compatible discs, Ability to hide scenes

No reverse-frame advance button, Slow in playing commercial DVDs

Oct, 2003

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Expert review by : HomeTheaterReview.com (hometheaterreview.com)

Philips DVDR80 DVD+RW Recorder Reviewed

More than six years ago DVD burst onto the scene, offering the best quality audio and video images available on a new, shiny, five-inch disc, looking very much like a CD. It was predicted that it would replace the aging......

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Consumer review (reviewstop.co.uk)

Very good overall

I've had my Philips DVDR80 DVD recorder for a couple of months now and I've been very pleased with it, especially after reading th...

Apr, 2005

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Consumer review (avreview.co.uk)

DVD RECORDER WITH ON-SCREEN LISTINGS AND EASY TIMER SETTING.

A smart looking addition to Philips' range of disc recorders, the DVDR80 extends recording time to eight hours on a disc (at very basic quality) and improves the performance of other settings. It's easy to use and DVD+R/RW discs are compatible in most...

Excellent recording quality and connectivity ; easy to use ; controls digiboxes ; free GuidePlus TV schedules

No progressive scan or built-in hard drive ; limited editing compared to rival formats ; GuidePlus is cumbersome with digital channels

May, 2004

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