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6 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 reviews of Strong SRT 5438. The average rating for this product is 1.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.
On average, users rate this product 37/100.
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
The first one I brought home from the shop had lots of faults. Sent it back to Strong, who "fixed" it, but it still didn't work. Sent it back, got a replacement unit. Still doesn't work. Now Strong tells me my expectations are too high! But I only...
The box it came in looks good...
Does not do what it is meant to do according to the documentation.
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
Purchased this unit, first one didn't work at all, returned it and got a new one. This worked o.k, but turned off all the time while recording, now its died all together, now its not under warranty. I will NEVER purchase another Strong brand...
Nothing
Everything - Stay away from this brand
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
This is the 4th brand of PVR that I've had so far but its software/ user interface/functionality is the worst. I'll start listing them: *When playing back a program your playback will be aborted when a recording either starts or stops. You will then...
Twin tuner and storage space
Just about everything else. Its almost as if the designers tried to make the functions and user interface as unfriendly as they could
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
Pretty much te same as the last review, namely: * Remote control is on the cheap side. It also seems to operate our aircon/heating system, which means our cooling/heating turns itself on/off or adjusts the temperature every time we press a button on...
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
Good: * EPG * HD space is generous * USB port * Support for a number of media format Bad: * Remote control is on the cheap side * EPG recording gets the title wrong! This is because it pads the recording by a couple of minutes before and after *...
Reasonable value
Recording issues as in the description. Need firmware update.
Consumer review (productreview.com.au)
Great machine for recording, lots of space. There is no edit function, so I cannot tidy up my recordings. Can only rename recordings once. if you make a spelling mistake too bad. Worst feature is the backward wind and backward jump. BOTH actually...
small size, good quality picture, easy to use
Buttons do not function as described. Instructions too skimpy.
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