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4.0 stars
"More Reliable than my Panasonic DVD Recorder(DMR-EZ27)"
Pros: RELIABLE!! Excellent viewing at XP and SP settings, easy to set-up, auto Finalizing, looks good in my entertainment center.
Cons: Cheap looking remote with inconvenient arrangement.
Summary: About 2 years ago I purchased a Panasonic model DMR-ES25 which I still have and works great! Approximately 1 month later I purchased an inexpensive Toshiba model D-R400 for our 32" bedroom TV and we still have that, also, and it still works great!
Fast forward to 10-24-08 when I purchased another Panasonic DVD Recorder, Model DMR-EZ27. This died on me last week after less than 2 months! It displayed that dreaded U99 code (froze up). The manual stated that you sgould power on/off to correct the problem. I tried this as well as resetting/unplugging and nothing worked. I didn't bother contacting Panasonic based on other poor reviews concerning poor customer service (as well as having to pay to ship it back to them for repair and hoping for a reliable repair). I simply threw it out with the trash. So, my faith in Panasonic has eroded to the point where I will wait quite awhile before I buy another of their DVD Recorders. This is based on many negative reviews that I have read on their latest models as well as my personal loss. What good is Flexible recording/great picture in LP mode if it is NOT RELIABLE??!
Oh, I am here to rate my new Toshiba D-R410 which I purchased to replace the Panasonic and is the next generation model of my R-400. The unit looks exactly the same as the R-400 with the only difference being that it has eliminated the Divix feature. I disagree with the findings of some rating websites that consider it mediocre. The picture is fantastic at XP and SP and the upconversion of recorded DVD's as well as rented/store bought DVD's is as good as my Panasonic Blu-ray player (BD35) in it's upconversion( so far no problems with the Panny Blu-ray player).
The Toshiba, admittedly, is not as good as the Panasonic in the LP mode but, unless your an audiophile, it is acceptable. The timer recording functions without error every time! My Panasonic would sometimes not record during timer programs for no apparent reason, as other users have noted. The only function MISSING from the Toshiba is a FLEX recording setting. This would make it equal (IMO) to the Panasonics. I do use and appreciate the choice in Finalizing AUTOMATICALLY when the disc is full/or at the end of a timer recording-your choice. Although the manual does not comment-it also plays DVD-RAM discs that are recorded on my Panasonic ES25. However, it will not record to DVD-RAM. All things considered (low Price, attractive design, functionality, reliability) I don't think you can go wrong in purchasing the Toshiba D-R410 or if you can still fing the earlier model R-400. I guess "beauty is in the eyes of the beholder".
Updated on Dec 11, 2008In myrating text of Toshiba DVD Recorder I should have used the worf VIDEOPHILE(not audiophile). Sorry for the poor paragraph structure!
Updated on Dec 11, 2008and spelling! LOL Unfortunately with CNET reviews, you can only add to your review-not make changes/corrections
Where to buy
Toshiba D-R410:
$89.95 - $249.95
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