Hitachi DV-RX7000A

Can read Hitachi DVD-camera discs natively.

Expensive compared to the entry-level competition. Slow to initialise playback. Poor OSD.

Hitachi's DV-RX7000A would have been a more compelling recorder twelve months ago, but up against the current crop of recorders, even in the entry level space, it ends up just being an average player.

Good, slim unit

Has Region issues. Has to go through a modulator to our ageing TV with only an aerial in. PLEASE send a link to a region hack if anyone finds one

Convenience, ease of use. The remote works very well as a universal remote once you set it up properly., Can read Hitachi DVD-camera discs natively

Needs a digital free to air tuner, then you could record higher quality free to air channels., Expensive compared to the entry-level competition, Slow to initialise playback, Poor OSD

Hitachi's DV-RX7000A would have been a more compelling recorder twelve months ago, but up against the current crop of recorders, even in the entry level space, it ends up just being an average player.