Reviews of the Dish Network DTVPal DVR
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CNET Review
The Good: DVR that records free over-the-air HDTV; no monthly fees; excellent image quality; dual-tuner design means you can record two program simultaneously from one antenna; 30 hours of HD recording.
The Bad: Works more like a VCR than a modern DVR; bland user interface; lacks the polish of TiVo HD or Dish's own HD DVRs; terrible warranty and return policy; troubling online reports of crashing and freezing.
The Bottom Line: The Dish Network DTVPal DVR offers up bare-bones, over-the-air HDTV recording without a monthly fee, but it doesn't compare to subscription-based DVRs, and Dish's nonexistent return policy makes it a real gamble.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 70/100 and users 49/100. Comparing these reviews to 40014 other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 85/100 = Very Good.
Manufacturer: Dish Network
Part number: dtvpal dvr
General
- Width 14.6 in
- Depth 8.8 in
- Height 3.1 in
- Weight 5.1 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
System
- Parental Lock Yes
- Features Upgradable firmware
Audio System
- Output Mode Stereo
Connectors
- Optical Digital Output Yes
TV Tuner
- TV tuner qty 2
- TV tuner reception system ATSC
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner Type ATSC DTV
- Tuner Qty 1
Clock & Alarm
- Timer Record
Remote Control
- Type Universal remote control
- Technology Infrared
- Features Multi-brand compatibility
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Antenna ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x RF output ( F connector ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x SPDIF output - Rear, 1 x ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x ( 4 pin USB Type A ) - Rear
Power
- Type Internal
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User Opinions
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