Sylvania DVR90VE DVD Player/Recorder and Hi-Fi VCR Combo
I wish I would have stumbled on this unit earlier
I spent alot of money on a capture device and software to convert my old VHS tapes to DVD and had given up since it was taking about 12 hours to make the conversion.   <br /> <br />I saw an ad at Walmart for a similar unit and I did a google search and found a number of VHS/DVD recorders.  I read the reviews and picked this one.   <br /> <br />I was recording my first tape in 20 minutes from the time I started to open the box. <br /> <br />It worked flawlessly the first time, but you need to read the page that tells you how to finalize the disk so you can play it on your other DVD's. The manual is easy to read. <br /> <br />I haven't tried to do any editing.  I would have to read the manual. What editing is available is limited.   <br /> <br />I have not had any problems using DVD-RW.  I bought the cheapest Office Depot brand and I use them daily to record TV programs during the day using the timer recording.    <br /> <br />I've recorded about a dozen old tapes that I've purchased over the years only one gave me a copy protection error and wouldn't record.  I tried it again using a DVD-RW disk and it appears to be recording at this minute, but I haven't tried to view it. <br /> <br />I bought my unit at Amazon and I'm very pleased.  I'm pleased with the Amazon and the product.  I just wish it was in black to match the rest of my components.  I've found they do make it in black but it wasn't an option at Amazon.   <br /> <br />I moved it upstairs because it didn't match my other equipment and couldn't replace them and have the look I wanted.  It worked out well. I do as much recording as I want and then just move the completed disks to my expensive stuff downstairs.  <br /> <br />The disk it records are better than the capture card and expensive software I originally bought to do what it does.  Plus I can record TV on DVD-RW.    <br /> <br />If you want an inexpensive way to save some space and get rid of those old tapes this is terrific.  If you look at it up closeit looks like a value unit, and in my opinion it is one of the best values you can get.   <br /> <br />The tuner is better than my 2 year old much more expensive equipment.  The quality when playing back tapes or DVD's is excellent. <br /> <br />I gave this device 4 stars because it isn't perfect for all tasks, but if you want value it is a 6.  If you do alot of research and read the reviews I think you will see this one not only is a real value, it is exceptional.  I love it.   <br /> <br />