September 12th 2005

Toshiba Launches Networkable DVD/HDD Recorder

Toshiba RD-XS54

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There seems little doubt that the killer feature for DVD recorders in 2006 will be networking and Toshiba have got in there early with the interestingly specced RD-XS54.

The RD-XS54 Multi-Drive (DVD-RAM, DVD-R and DVD-RW) DVD Recorder has a 250GB Hard Disc Drive and features an ethernet port for system networking allowing integration with a PC.

But what would you use that integration for?

* Dub copy free content from one RD-XS54 to another if they are connected to the same network.
* Stream recorded content or even live programming to a PC.
* Add and edit title information to personal home videos from a PC.
* Upload custom Menu backgrounds for creating DVD-R/RW discs.
* Remotely schedule recordings via email.
* Receive automatic software upgrades.
* Use a PC scroll mouse to control the recorder for detailed editing of personal home movies.

We first reported on the RD-XS54 when it was announced in May and we're glad to see it finally come to market. Once you experience a home network it can be quite frustrating if you can't get every one of your appliances to get talking, so the RD-XS54 is manna from heaven for network freaks.