Foreword:

Toshiba DR570 released by Toshiba is a DVD recorder with some advanced features over the earlier version DR420. Possibility to play various disc formats like DVD-R, -RW, +RW etc makes it a suitable DVD recorder for sound playback and recording requirements. Addition of HDMI-CEC helps you make your DVD room clutter-free by discarding multiple remotes and syncing all the entertainment devices to single remote control. Also ATSC/ NTSC/ QAM tuners make the recorder useful for picking up varied signals. The DR570 also has the feature to auto-finalization of created DVDs so that they can be played or watched on another device. Up-conversion facility to 1080p helps you gain high quality and standard HD playback.

Weighing 5.28 lb, the Toshiba DR570 also enables you to have V-chip recording along with camcorder controls. The recorder is of utmost convenience to frequent recordings that can be done with its one-touch recording abilities. A built-in analog tuner is an additional plus. Addition of REGZA-LINK makes operating various components easy. No need of additional programming is there. Now recording your favorite TV programs is very simple with this user-friendly recorder.

+Ves:

• You can tune the analog or digital channels from cable, over the air, or other channels because of ATSC, QAM, NTSC, and Analog tuners
• Standard and good quality playback experience due to up-conversion facility to 1080p
• By connecting your DVD recorder to your satellite box enables you to record any of your favorite programs with the one-touch recording ability
• The multi-format recording and playback are compatible with most formats including DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW
• Only single remote control operates all your connective devices and there are no more multiple wires dangling; thanks to HDMI connectivity
• Also certain added features like skipping the commercials while recording can be enabled

-Ves:

• Some of the formats like MP3/DivX, WMA or JPEG may not be supported due to differences in recording formats and disc condition or structure
• Due to laser pick up and disc design, some DVDs may also be incompatible
• If the display device specifications do not support the REGZA-LINK that is based on HDMI-CEC, all or some of the related features may not work

Final Word:

For those busy people who want to record their favorite TV programs and watch at leisure, the Toshiba DR570 is certainly a good choice. The single-remote facility with HDMI connectivity makes this device more user-friendly and one can have assured quality of playback due to progressive output. Various added features of zooming and one-touch recording make it a useful device from a standard company. Video up-conversion after recording is an additional plus. It is not a bad deal for sure.