Samsung DVD Recorder

cooler · 30-04-2008, 02:17

Has anyone here had or got a Samsung DVD Recorder. are they reliable? My LCD tv is Samsung so i thought getting a DVD Recorder which is the same brand may be a good idea. Im looking for one with upscaling.

Any advice or if you can recommend any other brands, thanks.

bobcar · 30-04-2008, 11:03

Don't worry about getting the same brand - it doesn't make any real difference. Some manufacturers such as Panasonic have special control methods between TV and recorder but these are not usually much use.

Just choose what you think is the best DVDR for the price you're willing to pay. Upscaling may not help your picture at all though most seem to come with this feature now anyway.

Also consider whether you really want a DVDR or whether a PVR would be more useful to you.

John Currie · 30-04-2008, 20:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooler

Any advice or if you can recommend any other brands, thanks.

I'd go with a Panasonic or Sony...the Samsung DVDRs don't have a good reputation.

asdigi · 30-04-2008, 20:31

I currently have a Samsung DVD-R119 recorder which is just over 2 years old, only a basic model which i use for copying programmes off sky+ so I can't comment on timer recording etc but i've had no problems with it. Only complaint I have is that fast forwarding and rewinding isn't very smooth.

As John Currie says though Panasonic and Sony are probably the best and also Pioneer are good but I can't say i've noticed any models from them recently.

PowerJC · 30-04-2008, 21:25

I had a r119, and the rf modulator went within a month. But I now have a hr-734 and have had no problems with it at all. Had it for about a year and half and its been fine. I would say buy a samsung, there not just as good as a panasonic or a pioneer, or sony. But they are perfect mid market, there is not as cheap and crappy as the low end, and not got the high price of a high end.
I'll have to say about sony as well, even though they have a good reputation and most of my sony stuff is perfect. My sony home cinema dvd player refuses to play discs and it was tempremental and slow before that. But it did give up 2 or 3 years of average service. Really every brand is going to have it' s horror stories though.

cooler · 30-04-2008, 22:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

I'd go with a Panasonic or Sony...the Samsung DVDRs don't have a good reputation.

I definitely won't be going with a Sony. that's why im getting a new one because my Sony one has just broke and its under 2 years old. It keeps ejecting discs, a problem with the laser.

John Currie · 01-05-2008, 00:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by PowerJC

I had a r119, and the rf modulator went within a month.

The DVD-R119 doesn't have an RF modulator.

cooler · 01-05-2008, 00:28

Someone advised me away from Panasonic dvd recorders and said they were unreliable. has anyone here had one for a long period of time?

AlanO · 01-05-2008, 19:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

I'd go with a Panasonic or Sony...the Samsung DVDRs don't have a good reputation.

Erm.... care to provide some evidence to support that assertion ?

Panasonic stuff is usually good - but as Nigel Goodwin and others have pointed out Panasonic had a problem on some models with the PSU failing, so even the best aren't infalliable.

I've not seen anything on this or any other board suggesting there is an inherent problem with any of Samsung's DVDRs....

John Currie · 01-05-2008, 20:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanO

Erm.... care to provide some evidence to support that assertion ?

Panasonic stuff is usually good - but as Nigel Goodwin and others have pointed out Panasonic had a problem on some models with the PSU failing, so even the best aren't infalliable.

I've not seen anything on this or any other board suggesting there is an inherent problem with any of Samsung's DVDRs....

Have a look at this thread here http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...=529199&page=2 and here
I know the Panasonic models that give trouble having repaired a few but their latest models are better.

AlanO · 01-05-2008, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Currie

Have a look at this thread here http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...=529199&page=2 and here
I know the Panasonic models that give trouble having repaired a few but their latest models are better.

With respect, neither of those links suggest that all Samsung's 'don't have a good reputation.'

Nobody seems to be complaining about basic reliability, instead the issues seem to be one of usability not quality. And usability is highly subjective - what is easy for one person to use may be impossible for somebody else.

bobcar · 01-05-2008, 22:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanO

With respect, neither of those links suggest that all Samsung's 'don't have a good reputation.'

Nobody seems to be complaining about basic reliability, instead the issues seem to be one of usability not quality. And usability is highly subjective - what is easy for one person to use may be impossible for somebody else.

I have to agree with that, it also depends on the use it's put to. I like the features on my Panny EX75 but as a PVR it would suck - luckily I use it as a DVD recorder.

30-04-2008, 02:17	#1
cooler Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,177	Samsung DVD Recorder Has anyone here had or got a Samsung DVD Recorder. are they reliable? My LCD tv is Samsung so i thought getting a DVD Recorder which is the same brand may be a good idea. Im looking for one with upscaling. Any advice or if you can recommend any other brands, thanks.

30-04-2008, 11:03	#2
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Don't worry about getting the same brand - it doesn't make any real difference. Some manufacturers such as Panasonic have special control methods between TV and recorder but these are not usually much use. Just choose what you think is the best DVDR for the price you're willing to pay. Upscaling may not help your picture at all though most seem to come with this feature now anyway. Also consider whether you really want a DVDR or whether a PVR would be more useful to you.

30-04-2008, 20:11	#3
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by cooler Any advice or if you can recommend any other brands, thanks. I'd go with a Panasonic or Sony...the Samsung DVDRs don't have a good reputation.

30-04-2008, 20:31	#4
asdigi Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,914	I currently have a Samsung DVD-R119 recorder which is just over 2 years old, only a basic model which i use for copying programmes off sky+ so I can't comment on timer recording etc but i've had no problems with it. Only complaint I have is that fast forwarding and rewinding isn't very smooth. As John Currie says though Panasonic and Sony are probably the best and also Pioneer are good but I can't say i've noticed any models from them recently.

30-04-2008, 21:25	#5
PowerJC Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,025	I had a r119, and the rf modulator went within a month. But I now have a hr-734 and have had no problems with it at all. Had it for about a year and half and its been fine. I would say buy a samsung, there not just as good as a panasonic or a pioneer, or sony. But they are perfect mid market, there is not as cheap and crappy as the low end, and not got the high price of a high end. I'll have to say about sony as well, even though they have a good reputation and most of my sony stuff is perfect. My sony home cinema dvd player refuses to play discs and it was tempremental and slow before that. But it did give up 2 or 3 years of average service. Really every brand is going to have it' s horror stories though.

30-04-2008, 22:32	#6
cooler Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,177	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie I'd go with a Panasonic or Sony...the Samsung DVDRs don't have a good reputation. I definitely won't be going with a Sony. that's why im getting a new one because my Sony one has just broke and its under 2 years old. It keeps ejecting discs, a problem with the laser.

01-05-2008, 00:10	#7
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by PowerJC I had a r119, and the rf modulator went within a month. The DVD-R119 doesn't have an RF modulator.

01-05-2008, 00:28	#8
cooler Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 11,177	Someone advised me away from Panasonic dvd recorders and said they were unreliable. has anyone here had one for a long period of time?

01-05-2008, 19:44	#9
AlanO Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,902	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie I'd go with a Panasonic or Sony...the Samsung DVDRs don't have a good reputation. Erm.... care to provide some evidence to support that assertion ? Panasonic stuff is usually good - but as Nigel Goodwin and others have pointed out Panasonic had a problem on some models with the PSU failing, so even the best aren't infalliable. I've not seen anything on this or any other board suggesting there is an inherent problem with any of Samsung's DVDRs....

01-05-2008, 20:30	#10
John Currie Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Lanarkshire. Scotland Posts: 2,005	Quote: Originally Posted by AlanO Erm.... care to provide some evidence to support that assertion ? Panasonic stuff is usually good - but as Nigel Goodwin and others have pointed out Panasonic had a problem on some models with the PSU failing, so even the best aren't infalliable. I've not seen anything on this or any other board suggesting there is an inherent problem with any of Samsung's DVDRs.... Have a look at this thread here http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...=529199&page=2 and here I know the Panasonic models that give trouble having repaired a few but their latest models are better.

01-05-2008, 20:58	#11
AlanO Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,902	Quote: Originally Posted by John Currie Have a look at this thread here http://www.avforums.com/forums/showt...=529199&page=2 and here I know the Panasonic models that give trouble having repaired a few but their latest models are better. With respect, neither of those links suggest that all Samsung's 'don't have a good reputation.' Nobody seems to be complaining about basic reliability, instead the issues seem to be one of usability not quality. And usability is highly subjective - what is easy for one person to use may be impossible for somebody else.

01-05-2008, 22:07	#12
bobcar Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 14,718	Quote: Originally Posted by AlanO With respect, neither of those links suggest that all Samsung's 'don't have a good reputation.' Nobody seems to be complaining about basic reliability, instead the issues seem to be one of usability not quality. And usability is highly subjective - what is easy for one person to use may be impossible for somebody else. I have to agree with that, it also depends on the use it's put to. I like the features on my Panny EX75 but as a PVR it would suck - luckily I use it as a DVD recorder.

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