Foreword:

Toshiba DVR670 released by Toshiba is the latest combo DVD player and VCR that speaks class. A feature-rich player that enables HDMI up-conversion gives you a quality video and audio playback. This player with composite as well as component cables, offers you HDMI-CEC for syncing that enables you to discard multiple remotes and control all your devices by one single remote control. This multi-purpose player copies your old VHS tapes to DVD with bi-directional dubbing facility. You can also see your digital snaps in a slideshow here. The player is DivX Home theatre certified model that will add value to your movie viewing experience.

Also the Toshiba DVR670 has built-in NTSC, ATSC, Analog, and QAM Digital Tuner. Due to progressive scanning, the picture quality is amazingly crystal clear and sharp. The VCR quality is also good and surely you can enjoy your favorite old movies with additional up-conversion. Among many contemporary players, this also seems quite affordable player. Due to built-in tuner, you can also tune in analog or digital channels from over the air, cable and cable-in-the-clear digital channels.

+Ves:

• 1080p up-conversion brings a great picture clarity and undistorted movie enjoyment
• Built-in analog and digital tuners for recording
• Built-in VCR for recording old VHS tapes
• HDMI output due to which all the connectible devices can be converted to single remote control and there is less clutter
• Affordable price
• Bi-directional dubbing facility
• Component as well as composite cables
• DivX certified model
• One-touch recording possible

-Ves:

• Due to a combo-player status, it looks bulky and unattractive
• There is no internal storage drive for this combo player
• Recording in full high definition is not possible
• The single remote control may be difficult to operate initially

Final Word:

The Toshiba DVR670 is a combination DVD and VHS tapes player with advanced features. Certainly it adds glamour to your movie watching, music, and viewing pictures. The HDMI up-conversion makes it one of the standard players in the market. Also the affordable price tag makes it a perfect buy for those who are looking for a player to watch their old favorite movies too on the VCR. With Dolby Digital Surround sound and 4 VCR Video heads, this is certainly a good buy.