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Flexibility is the key to the Sony RDR-GX300 DVD recorder

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sony rdr-gx300 (Reviewed 2/7/05)

The Sony RDR-GX300 DVD recorder is easy-to-use and has basic functions that deliver high quality recorded content. It has an intuitive on-screen display. (User Friendly GUI). It records on almost all DVD media including the el cheapo brands.

With the ability to record in four of the five available recordable DVD formats: DVD+R/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW you can make DVDs that will play in most DVD players.

Additionally it has high-end playback features, including progressive scan with 3:2 pull down detection. Store bought DVD movie playback is excellent, especially in progressive mode.

Although created for first-time users, the new recorder includes many advanced features found in last year's model such as the proprietary Precision Cinema Progressive, a DVD playback technology which incorporates Pixel-by-Pixel I/P Conversion technology to augment and balance DVD-video elements. Additionally, a 12bit/108MHz Video D/A Converter ensures picture quality.

The Timer Recording feature and Adjustable Recording Times (60-360 Minutes) enable simple TV to DVD recording. This DVD recorder has an IR blaster for satellite and cable-box control. Editing and title making is easy but on the +R and –R DVDs you can't edit the chapters within a show.

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Additional features include a Variable Bit Rate for Linear and Non-Linear Editing, Video DAC with 108Mhz processing with NSV, a 192 kHz 24 Bit Digital to Analog Converter, a Dolby Digital and DTS Optical/Coaxial Output, and TV Virtual Surround with 4 Surround Modes.

The Sony's new RDR-GX300 lacks a DV input therefore digital camcorder users won't be interested in this DVD recorder. The Sony RDR-GX300 really needs an i-Link or FireWire input.

This Sony DVD recorder has a couple of quirks. The change/eject DVD media door open and DVD recorder power up will test your patience. The DVD recorder won't pass a signal on the Line In & Line Out unless the unit is on. The remote doesn't light up in the dark.

Overall the Sony RDR-GX300 DVD recorder fills the needs of most consumers. Easy to use, flexible recording/playback, good picture quality.



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