Has anyone boyght and tried out the new-ish range of Philips dvd/hd recorders with digital(freeview) Tuners? I am thinking of the dvr55xx range.. I think they are generally the same as the analogue ones, but with a Digital tuner? Can you still archive off other set top boxes? How do they compare to the PAnasonic.s and the Sonys

Oh alright, which is best pana ex77 pioneer 55xx or sony equiv?

(oooh my word Just went to the Pioneer site and they have a whole new slew of recorders)

I have had a Pioneer PVR/DVD recorder for about 4 years and the build quality and functionality is top notch.

If I wasn't emigrating I'd buy one of these new ones in a heartbeat. A bit steep at £300 but you get what you pay for.