Ellion 530S Slimline Dual Format Multi-region Capable DVD Recorder with iLink

Ellion 530S Slimline Dual Format Multi-region Capable DVD Recorder with iLink
Customer Review: DO NOT BUY!!!!
I bought this a while ago, the first one I got didn’t even switch on so they replaced it. The second one worked ok for about 5 months and I have nothing but trouble with it since….it only records when and if IT feels like it - it has no consistancy it reads a disk fine one time and then put the same disk in 2 mins later and it says disk is not compatable! It’s a very expensive DVD PLAYER NOT RECORDER unless you only want it for 5 months. Please save your money a buy a decent one - that’s what I’ve had to do!!!

Customer Review: Ellion - no product support
I bought a similar DVD recorder made by Ellion and after about 18 months the power supply failed, I have seen other comments on the web with similar faults. Also another niggle was the clock would not keep correct time and had to be reset constantly. I have emailed Ellion for some advice but I am still waiting…… My advice - think very very carefully before you buy one of their products, I will not be buying again!!

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LG RC278 - Multi Format DVD Recorder
The RC-278 DVD/VHS player/recorder is a complete system that combines a DVD player/recorder and a HiFi Stereo VHS player/recorder. The RC-278 is compatible with several formats, so you can build up a true home TV programme and film collection. In DVD record mode, the RC-278 works with DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW and DVD-RAM formats. The 3D sound will add more realism to your films. Its 5 compression modes give you up to 11 hours of digital video. The VHS player has 2 recording speeds and includes the andldquo;Jet Driveandrdquo; fast-forward and rewind functions. The RC-278 DVD/VHS player/recorder also allows you to copy from DVD and VHS cassette and vice-versa, as well as simultaneous DVD play and VHS record. The RC-278 DVD/VHS player/recorder is a stellar home audio/video system that gives you numerous recording possibilities for your entertainment.
Amazon Price: ?140.98

Sony RDR-GX120 Dual Format / Dual Layer DVD Recorder
DVD+R/+RW, +R double layer disc recording.
Customer Review: You get what you pay for…
I was looking for a decent quality DVD recorder to back up my sky + box. This is it. It was with fear and trepidation I went to the back of the TV, but set up was a breeze. It does exactly what I want. I don’t need a freeview tuner I don’t need multi format recording I don’t need instant start up I don’t mind it taking time to turn on I don’t want all the bells and whistles So, I have not paid for them. What I have got is an easy to use system to back up my Sky +. Result.
Customer Review: Cheap but flawed product
Similar story here as others who have been disappointed by this unit. Bought a Sony Bravia (from John Lewis) and it came bundled with this DVD recorder. The lack of in-built digital tuner is infuriating as, even when you do figure out how to record digital signals from the TV, you can’t record a digital channel and watch another. The only time you can record one channel and watch another is when recording using the in-built analogue tuner (so just the old 5 analogue channels) and watch another channel on the TV’s digital tuner. For those confused about recording digital shows from the Sony Bravia TV to the RDR-GX120, you connect from AV2 on the Bravia to AV1 (I think it’s that one) on the RDR-GX120. Then when recording, tell the RDR-GX120 to use L1 as the source. To select the digital channel simply use the normal TV guide via the Bravia remote (can initiate timer recordings this way) or the prog up/down buttons on the DVDR remote and select the show to tape. It squirts the signal out via AV2 to the RDR-GX120. It’s not intuitive but once you’ve done it a few times you’ll remember. It’s potentially a great system but falls down flat by preventing you from changing channel. You have to record what you watch, when usually you’ll want to record a show and watch something else. Oh, and when timer recording a digital channel the TV must be switched ON. That means either leaving the TV on all night when recording things late night / when you’re away from home or else delving into the manual to suss out the TV’s on/off timer options. Unless you have an additional Freeview box you can hook up somehow, you’ll soon be pretty fed up with the limitations and flaws of this DVD recorder. As others have mentioned, it can be infuriatingly slow to access discs. Browsing and renaming recorded titles on a DVDRW disc is woefully slow. I fail to understand why it takes so long to translate my button presses to action on-screen. The Bravia’s on-screen menus are really nippy and responsive, the juxtaposition damning the RDR-GX120 all the more. In its favour, I was able to make the unit multi-region with a remote hack. This didn’t go particularly smoothly but was eventually successful and I can now throw in any Region disc without thought and it’ll play fine. It’s not enough to justify purchasing this product though. ?150 or so can get you a DVD recorder from another manufacturer that features a Freeview tuner, DVD-RAM support, plus DVD upscaling to 1080p and HDMI output for those wanting to benefit from their HDTVs. Don’t even consider this product.

Samsung VCR Recorder & DVD Recorder Combination With Freeview DVD-VR350M/XEU
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