Magnavox MDR515H 500GB HDD and DVD-R with Digital Tuner Review- Is this any Good?

Let’s face it, cable and satellite TV bills are just too expensive. Fortunately there are alternatives If you know what to look. That is where we come in. People all over the world are “Cutting The Cord” and you should also. Digital over the air television broadcasts (OTA) are available for free. One of the conveniences that cable and satellite companies overcharge for is the ability to record programs using a digital video recorder (DVR).  The ability to record your shows is important, but with OTA it is a necessity. A quality DVR will make the difference between an enjoyable viewing experience and a frustrating one. The Magnavox MDR515H 500GB HDD and DVD-R with Digital Tuner is a good choice. The Zinwell ZAT-970A Digital to Analog TV Converter Box Review has some more useful information as well, if you are interested, also read the DVI Gear HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet) Review!

Features include:

• One ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuner for receiving broadcasts. Works with OTA (ATSC) broadcasts, Analog (NTSC) broadcasts, and clear analog (QAM) provided by many cable companies.
• 500GB internal hard disc drive (HDD) up to 620 hours of recordings
• HDMI output up to 1080p up convert
• Digital video (DV) input
• Built-in DVD burner
•  Simultaneous recording and play back, time shifting. You can fast forward through the commercials. This is NOT a dual tuner unit, it lacks the ability to watch one program and record another.
• Plays most DVD media types: CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R, Kodak Picture CD, DVD, CD
• Dolby Digital and virtual surround sound
• Wide array of inputs & outputs: 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – front, 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – front, 1 x composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 1 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – rear, 1 x composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) – rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) – rear, 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) – rear, 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire/i.LINK) ( 4 pin FireWire ) – front, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) – rear, 1 x RF input – rear, 1 x RF output – rear
• Recording programmer is title based instead of time based.
• Easy to use infrared remote control.
• Easy so set up and use.
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• Perfect supplement with the ROKU 2100X XDS Streaming Player 1080p Review

This Magnavox DVR is a good choice for the price point at about $220.00. Some of the its shortcomings are the lack of TV Guide support, the inability to record or watch two shows at the same time.  These are minor compared to the cost of cable or satellite TV. I hope you enjoyed our Magnavox MDR515H 500GB HDD and DVD-R with Digital Tuner Review!

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