LG HR558D 3D Blu-ray player

LG HR558D Blu-ray player review: a 3D-capable PVR with a 250GB hard drive

Chris Jager

PC World Australia (online)

22/10/10

Expert Rating

4.00 / 5
User Rating

3.00 / 5 (of 4 Reviews)
Price
$ 799.00 (AUD)

User Reviews:

KathyTue 01/05/2012 - 10:25

Pros
Image quality
Cons
Everything! See comments

We purchased an LG Blu-ray Disc Player with built in HDD & Twin HD Tuner (HR698D/HR699D) P/NO : MFL65225522 for $400 AU

I am writing out of frustration - this is the worst piece of electronics I have ever experienced. Not only do I want to return this overpriced device, I want you to know how poorly devised and un-user friendly it is. I have compiled a list of reasons why I dislike this product so much:

1. Cannot delete a recording while a recording is taking place
2. Cannot start watching a recording OR edit a recording that is taking place (can easily be done on devices on loan from the cable company in the United States).
3. Device automatically shuts off after recording is finished, cannot edit in settings
4. 'FF/RW' buttons are right next to 'skip to end' buttons on remote
5. Cannot track where you are in recording while in FF or RW
6. Doesn't load shows in the TV guide until you click on the channel, often loses end of show

Not worth your time or your money.

Rated this product:

0.5

Mel JacksonSun 14/08/2011 - 19:12

Pros
Looking for advice
Cons
Looking for advice

Would I be able to connect my Hifi speakers to the HR558D and play from my Macbook itunes, thru the HR558D into my speakers??

Rated this product:

4.0

BrettThu 30/06/2011 - 21:46

Pros
Quality and connectivity
Cons
lack of a SECON digital tuner

I purchased this not so long ago and was imediately impressed by the quality of the unit. Its packed with features you would normaly find in more expencive brands.
That said, I do have one big issue with this unit. The lack of a second digital tuner. If you remember the old VCR recorders, if you wanted to record a program from the VCR you just hit the record button and then turned the TV over to another program you wanted to watch. This is how you would have to do it with this unit.
The other "small" gripe with this unit and thats the lack of access to net TV and movies from the net. What a waist of a very good network / internet feature. I give it a 4.5 out of 5

Rated this product:

4.5

Mike Mon 28/02/2011 - 21:55

Pros
Picture clarity
Cons
HDD playback control

How do you set it up so you can watch TV while recording?

Rated this product:

3.0

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