It might not give the Japanese big guns anything to worry about, but on the whole the DVD-SR150M turns in a respectable performance. It looks great, recorded picture quality is strong and the inclusion of DVD-RAM recording and a Freeview tuner deliver the knockout combination of flexibility and convenience. Ultimately though, the lack of HDMI output - and the hi-def upscaling that normally goes with it - makes it feel antiquated and although the sub-£100 price tag is tempting, we'd encourage you to spend a little bit more on an HDMI-equipped model like the Panasonic DMR-EZ27 or even the Toshiba D-R17DT.
