Symphonic SR90VE DVD/VCR Recorder (Refurbished)

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I never got beyond what I originally wanted this product for: transfering home vhs to dvd. The machine gave error messages on 9 out of 10 dvd's...didn't matter what brand. I finally got one tape recorded, finalized it (the manual said you must finalize to be able to watch on other dvd players), and...it wouldn't work on any of my other three dvd players! All my players take both minus and plus platforms, so that wasn't the issue. Perhaps it was just a defective unit, but I'm waiting for the return ship label. Maybe I'll just hire someone to transfer the tapes to dvd for me.

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Really a disappointment. Manual had scribbling on it. No disc was in package. Clearly showed signs of having been used. Instructions very difficult to understand. In the past have been very pleased with overstock but this product did not meet their usual quality. Would not recommend to anyone.

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Does just what I need to do with ease of use..The functions were what I had hoped Great Picture Quality...Really Enjoy would recommend!!

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I purchased this unit without realizing it is such an older model that it requires a special order upgrade from the manufacturer just to simply accomodate appropriate DVDs (8x) --which are increasingly tough to find, since the more popular 16x and higher DVDs are now apparently the big sellers in most stores. Also, this product is apparently unable to handle the more universally accepted "+ R " or "RW" format DVDs. At best, this is an overpriced VCR/DVD "Player" rather than the decent, affordable "Recorder" I expected to be able to use for dubbing home videos from VHS format to the longer-lasting DVD format. Perhaps my biggest regret is not sending the unit back to Overstock. Com immediately, so that I could instead put the money toward purchasing a more up-to-date, reliable (allbeit more expensive) recorder model. Rest assured, I will not make any similar purchases from this site again.

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It came really fast! Great value & easy to set up. I purchased the extra protection plan because it's a reconditioned product and I don't know how that is going to work out. I haven't tried the recording function yet - so I can't tell you about that.

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