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Oct 30, 2010 22:27:04
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Sony RDR-VX535 DVD Recorder VCR Combo Player with 1080p HDMI Upscaling and Bonus HDMI Cable
Sony RDR-VX535 DVD Recorder VCR Combo Player with 1080p HDMI Upscaling and Bonus HDMI Cable Reviews
This DVD VHS recorder has worked perfectly for me. I use DVD+R disc to record all of my old VHS home movies etc, onto. The auto finalize feature worked great but one must turn on this feature or do the finalizing manually. It has done everything I wanted it to do and is very easy to "dub" copies from VHS to DVD. Couldn't be easier.br /I am very happy with this unit, love it ! I was also real happy to learn that I was able to take segments from various VHS tapes and dub them all onto one DVD disc. The DVD+R all play on my standard DVD player after they are finalized. I would recommend this unit to anyone looking for a easy to use dubbing machine.
Sony RDR-VX535 DVD Recorder VCR Combo Player with 1080p HDMI Upscaling and Bonus HDMI Cable Feature
- HDMI connectivity delivers 1080p/1080i/720p upscaling for DVD and VHS video1 and simplifies cable connections.
- Two-way One-touch Dubbing records from VHS to DVD or reverse.
- Digital music and digital image playback capability lets you listen to MP3 encoded audio files or view JPEG images encoded on CD or DVD media.
- DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R(Video) Recording Playback, including DVD-RAM playback.
- Auto Clock Set Tuning System through Line1 Input. Fast Playback with Sound on DVD.
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dissapointed - R. Gier - NY USA
I am very dissapointed with this machine. I bought it to convert my old VHS tapes to DVD and it will not do it. It claims that they are all copy protected. I am checking out other options right now.
BEWARE: DVDs Won't Play On Any Other Machine! - M. E. Raines - Wisconsin
I bought this machine through Amazon for several projects where I needed to make DVDs of some of my VHS tapes. One of the projects involved editing the duplicated DVDs for some business films. After I purchased the Sony RDR-VX535, at a cost higher than it is currently, I was able to copy DVDs from my tapes just fine, but after going through the time and expense of copying, labeling, packaging and mailing some of these DVD duds as special Christmas presents, I learned to my chagrin that they wouldn't play or even register on ANY other computer (Mac or PC) or DVD player except the Sony used to duplicate them! This made the machine useless to me, as I need to be able to edit the DVDs. What a waste of my time and money, on top of the embarrassment of sending my friends useless gifts! The fact that the duplicated DVDs won't play in other players should be disclosed clearly to people who are thinking of purchasing the machine.br /br /I hate to write a negative review, but I am so disappointed; this has been a tremendous rip-off. Sony will never be able to steal money from me again, because I won't ever buy another one of their products.
Oct 30, 2010 06:31:04
Harman Kardon BDP-1 High PerformanceBlu-ray Disc Player with BD-Live
Harman Kardon BDP-1 High PerformanceBlu-ray Disc Player with BD-Live Reviews
Well, let me disagree with previous reviewers, as it looks they are some HK bashers. My experience with it is of different sort. I own another Blu-Ray player, highly rated LG BD300, and while it is great machine, with plethora of connections and offers Netflix on-board, HK definitely has an edge when it comes to picture and sound quality. br /If this thing is connected to Harman's receiver (I have 3490) and great TV (I have 60pg60) the sound and picture will leave you breathless. The difference , as it is always with high quality equipment, is noticeable when all elements of signal chain is of decent quality. In this device all efforts are toward visual/audio experience. Blu-Ray of Celine's show (which is superb both visually and sonically) was played and sounded and looked like never before! br /I also can't share other reviewers complains about "slowness" of the device. Again, I have LG bd300 which is highly rated for its rapid load, and so I expected (based on the reviews) some much slower timing from BDP-1. Well, if you would time it with stop-watch, may be it is somewhat slower (I did not time it), but for normal use, I can't detect any appreciable difference. As I sit down to watch movie, would it load in 20 sec or in 24 makes no difference to me.br /In short, if you have a decent tv and sound system, get it. The picture is worth a thousands words.
Harman Kardon BDP-1 High PerformanceBlu-ray Disc Player with BD-Live Feature
- 10-bit video processing with 1080p/24 output delivers film-like picture quality
- Software uscales DVDs for 1080p "HD Quality" playback
- BD-Live capability provides game, subtitle and special feature updates from the internet
- Front-panel USB jack plays music and images from thumb drives
- Easy-to-use on-screen menu makes setup and operation simple
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One Defect After Another - Nick - NH, USA
First off, let me say that I really wanted this bluray player. I have an HK receiver, and I wanted a matching set. However, I went through two of them (bought at a different well-known online retailer for less than the amazon price) and both were defective. The first had problems with the illuminated display (there must have been a short somewhere because the power indicator light flashed on and off whenever you touched the player or just walked across the room), and the second had sound problems during CD playback (the sound would either cut out completely, or the player would skip to another track, or there would be a lot of distortion in the sound). I have to say that when the player worked, it was great. Sound and image quality were outstanding. But the problems I've had having to deal with the hassle of returning not just one but two in a row have convinced me to give up on this Harman Kardon bluray player. It's just not worth the trouble. I'm really disappointed because I have a number of Harman products, and I've been a Harman customer for decades. But I have to question what's going on with their quality control at this point. If you buy one, good luck to you! I hope you manage to get one that works because I sure couldn't.br /br /UPDATE: Alright, I'm an idiot. A week ago this popped up on another retailer's site. It was their Deal of the Day, and it was half-price. I thought to myself, "Hmmm, they say third time's a charm," so I gave the BDP1 one more chance. Big mistake. It's now boxed up and ready to go back. The defects with the third one were very similar to the second--DVD's and Blurays played fine (as far as I know--I only watched one of each) but CD playback was extremely erratic. A number of my discs (not CD-ROMs but original music CD's) would take multiple attempts in and out and in and out of the CD tray before the BDP1 recognized them. Almost always, no matter what the CD, the BDP1 has an annoying tendency to jump into the first track too quickly, either skipping around for the first few seconds of playback or missing the first or second note of Track 1 (this has been the case on all three I've owned). Finally, BD-Live just wouldn't work. According to the Network Connection test in the Setup Guide, I was connected to the internet, but when I attempted to access the BD-Live on the Star Trek bluray, a window from Paramount popped up saying I wasn't connected. Refreshed my modem, redoubled and rechecked my connections, but still I could not get the BD-Live function to work. So I may be an idiot, but the one smart thing I did was hold off on reprogramming my universal remote (because that takes a half hour to do), so luckily the settings for my trusty old Sony BDP-S350 were still there. Granted, the Sony isn't nearly as attractive as the Harman Kardon, but it's functional and reliable and it never fails to play anything you throw at it perfectly. If you're buying the HK BDP1, buy it just for looks, and the occasional play (if it's in a good mood) but be prepared to have a standby player hooked up to your system because the BDP 1 is so erratic that you just can't count on it.
Oct 29, 2010 18:48:05
Skque HDMI CABLE for Sony BDP-S570 Blu-Ray Disc Player 3D
Skque HDMI CABLE for Sony BDP-S570 Blu-Ray Disc Player 3D Reviews
Skque HDMI CABLE for Sony BDP-S570 Blu-Ray Disc Player 3D Feature
- Features gold-plated connectors, molded strain-relief, slotted thumbscrews, and mylar-foil shielding
- A superb cable with excellent audiovisual transfer properties that deliver signal without compromising purity and balance
- Fully HDCP compliant to provide the highest level of signal quality
- Supports multiple audio formats from stereo to multi-channel sound
- Transfer Digital Audio Video signals at a warp speed of 5 Gigabytes per second!
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Oct 28, 2010 23:21:04
Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player
Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews
Blu-ray is here to stay, and the new generation of BD players are making their way down into mass market pricing. This is basically Sony's "entry level" player in the new gen of players. It's very slim and boasts styling that matches Sony's "monolithic" line of Bravia TV's. That is to say, it has a minimalist approach to its styling. It looks as if it's just one solid slab that was carved out of black lacquer. The disc tray is barely noticeable and blends in nicely with the face of the unit, and there are Power, Play, Stop, and Open/Close nubs, which are also very low key. A USB jack is on the front as well.br /br /This unit is possibly the fastest standalone Blu-ray player out there. Compared to stand alone players of the past, this thing is a speed demon, requiring a very short start up time, and extremely quick disc loads, even with BD-Java heavy discs such as Spiderman 3, or Disney's Pirates films. It is even faster than the almighty PS3 (though the PS3 is by no means a slouch and remains an excellent player). Also available is a quick start mode, which sacrifices using a bit more power in standby, but offers near instantaneous start up (I measure about 2 seconds). I am sure many people will love this feature and the 6.5 watts in standby will seem worth it to them. I am happy with the start up time without this already.br /br /Pros: br /br /1. The player has excellent video quality. Blu-ray discs look of course tremendously good, though with video based content, it takes a slight hit. Nothing to worry about. DVD up conversion: Not bad, but not terrific. Passable.br /br /2. Internet Video: Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu Plus(coming fall 2010), and tons of others await your Ethernet cable as this networking player does not include Wi-Fi, though you can purchase a proprietary Sony Adapter. Steams very well, with no problems. Also has Pandora for you internet radio junkies.br /br /3. Gracenote: looks up your Discs to provide info for you. Works hand in hand with:br /br /4. iPhone/iPod BD remote app. This is unique. You can download an app for your iPhone and it will sync your phone to the player giving the phone the ability to control the player and not have to aim the remote at it. It also gives you disc information that becomes accessible into Youtube portals for info on cast members etc. Kind of handy at times. Also, you can use a QWERTY keyboard on your phone to enter things like when you are searching Youtube or something. Very handy. br /br /Cons:br /1. There is no onboard storage for Internet BD downloads, so you will have to provide a USB drive that plugs into the back of which the USB drive must be formatted in FAT32 or it will not work (Minor issue as most people will never bother with it). br /2. Also, the video formats supported from the front USB jacks are limited as well, so those with video codecs galore looking to play through the front port USB may need to look elsewhere. For me, a minor thing as I don't go around with a USB drive wanting to show video. br /br /If you need Wi-Fi, and want the player to be 3D capable as well (not likely), you can step up to the 470 for 3D and the 570, 770 players for Wi-Fi. Those not needing 3D or wireless, look no further, this is one of the best players out there. br /
Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player Feature
- Blu-ray Disc player for enjoying Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p; upscales standard DVDs
- Quick Start/Load function enables you to watch movies faster than ever
- Access to BRAVIA Internet video; USB port for photos, music and video playback; Wi-Fi adapter ready
- DLNA wireless streaming of photos, videos and music; BD Remote app available for iPhone/iPod touch and select Android devices
- Connections: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 2 digital audio (optical and coaxial)
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Inexpensive Netflix viewing - Red Ed -
Good product that I think is the least expensive way to stream video from Netflix. Only downside, the current software doesn't allow you to search for movies or shows on-line. You go to Netflix.com to search and place items in que. When you turn on the Blu-Ray player, Netflix is one of the on-line services and your selections show up for instant viewing. When you subscribe to Netflix, you tell it you are using this device and enter a code to activate. Relatively simple.
Good choice for cost conscious buyer, internet a bonus - Philip Walden -
This is my first Blu-Ray purchase (and my first Amazon review). Overall I am satisfied with the capability of the device and it has met and exceeded my initial expectations, of which I think most experts would say were set very low:br /br /- Play BD and DVDs at 1080pbr /- Bravia sync with my Sony STR A/V Receiverbr /- Playing media files via USB memory stickbr /br /I did not buy this device for its internet streaming capability. I knew it did not have WiFi built-in. However, I am a very experienced computer user. I also had a LAN drop nearby (via power-line adapter), so I hooked it up.br /br /The set up for wired internet access was extremely simple. The network firmware update (recommended) went without a hitch. After setting up my Amazon VOD account, I was able to access Amazon VOD within minutes. I understand folks don't like the NetFlix interface, but then I don't like NetFlix.br /br /The other internet sites listed on the player's Home internet menu are OK, but not my cup of tea. I'd like to see WGBH Nova On-Line and other such sites. I could not find any channel/means to send my preferences for future site additions. It is not clear as to whether I have to ask Sony, ask the site in question, or ask both. You can get at NASA vodcasts, but through a third-party site like "Podcasts". However, there are considerable delays before they appear on the third-party site.br /br /The network update provided DLNA support. I found this feature potentially the greatest bonus and alas the greatest disappointment. I quickly found a DLNA server app for my Linux box, minidlna specifically. Within minutes of start up I could access all the music, jpegs and mpeg2 movie files on my servers. However, for some unknown reason Sony has chosen to disable viewing of any movie format other than mpeg2, DVD formatted files over DLNA. Needless to say many of my files are mpeg1, and mp4 formats and I am very disappointed in this choice by Sony. These formats work via USB, but not DLNA. I hope that in some future update they will reverse this mis-guided decision.
Oct 28, 2010 12:20:06