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• Our experts scrutinise the picture and sound quality to make sure they're up to scratch. Costume dramas and high-speed sports action, self-recorded programmes and those from pre-recorded DVDs are all assessed so you can be sure your DVD recorder is delivering top-notch quality, whatever you're watching
• We measure the energy use of all DVD recorders when switched on and in standby so our reviews can help you save energy (and money)
• Our lab tests mimic living room conditions, so you'll know exactly how fiddly the remote control is and how easy each DVD recorder is to use on a daily basis

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Our labs test models from the biggest set-top brands on the market - including Sony, Panasonic and Samsung - and we've discovered that it isn't always the big names that get it right. But we guarantee a Best Buy DVD recorder will be easy to use, give you great sound and picture quality - so you can sit back and rest assured that your DVD recorder won't disappoint.

Which? is independent - we work for you, the consumer, so you can be sure that our product recommendations are influenced only by our test results. We don't take advertising and we buy all the products that we test ourselves, so our advice helps you to make the right choice first time and avoid costly mistakes.

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