Customer Reviews for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Model: DR430
SKU: 1328443
UPC: 705105165578
Record your favorite TV shows and games with this DVD recorder that features 1080p upconversion to enhance your current DVDs for near-HD picture quality via HDMI. One-touch recording allows simple operation. This product has been refurbished. Learn more.
Average Customer Rating:
3.3
out of 5
(8 Reviews) 8
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62% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Review 1 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Great Deal
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Dento222
from Ottawa, Illinois
on 01/29/2012
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Ease of Set Up
5.0
What's great about it: Price/ Ease of use
What's not so great: Nothing so far
Although this is a refurbished item it came in just about perfect condition the only thing I could find wrong was a couple of very minor scuffs on top of the player that were hardly noticeable. The first dvd I tried to record a Memorex DVD+R did not work so I tried a TDK DVD-R and the unit has worked flawlesly since. The directions must be downloaded from Toshibas web site and are not that difficult to follow as I was recording shortly after hooking it up. Its perfect for putting VHS tapes or Camcorder tapes on DVDs. I was somewhat aprehensive to buy refurbished but I am very glad I did I saved $60 bucks got free shipping and a like new unit!
This product has... Great DVD upconversion, Good connection options, Easy to use controls
About me... Budget Conscious, Casual movie watcher
I would recommend this to a friend!
+11points
13out of 15found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Would be great if all the parts worked
Customer Rating
2.0
Posted by: LocalBusiness
from Chambersburg, PA
on 05/20/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Ease of Set Up
4.0
What's great about it: Great price
What's not so great: Not everything worked
Thought is was a great deal online. Usually when you buy refurbished items, they work just as good as new, but we did not find out until after the shortened warranty period was up that the S-Video input was not functioning. Now we can't use it for the reason we purchased it. Should have spent a little more and gotten one that works. My recommendation to anyone who buys refurbished is to test EVERYTHING on it to make sure it works before your short little warranty period is up.
Other than that, it has been fairly easy to use. It is a bit confusing on how to finalize the disc for someone who is not familiar with using a DVD recorder.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+19points
20out of 21found this review helpful.
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Review 3 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
HDMI output is primary advantage
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: EmptorCaveat
from NC
on 02/11/2011
What's great about it: price was good, customer support was good
What's not so great: limited input options, distortion on some recordings
I purchased this as a "refurbished" item. It arrived in a timely manner and was securely packaged. The instructions provide a URL for a PDF version of the manual, but it was not available for this model. I contacted their support group via email and received a prompt response with the correct manual attached. I suspect it will become increasingly difficult to purchase DVD recorders rather than DVRs. As a result, it is unlikely that DVD recorders that have HDMI or composite inputs will become available. The S-video input on this model if the best quality it offers. Generally, the picture quality is good, although the image in some recordings has a thin line at the top which is a cutoff of the bottom of the source video. This happens mainly with recorded TV broadcasts.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+28points
29out of 30found this review helpful.
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Review 4 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Awesome DVD Recorder
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: BamaHusker1
from Hokes Bluff,Al.
on 02/09/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Ease of Set Up
5.0
What's great about it: ease of set up,good price,
What's not so great: there are no negatives.
I had a DVD Recorder before when they were first coming out and it was very difficult to hook up,but this one was very simple. within 3 minutes of taking it out of the box,to hooking it up,and turning it on, i did 2 tests on a DVD+RW and it worked great. I definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for a great dvd recorder.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+18points
20out of 22found this review helpful.
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Review 5 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Easy to use for the electronically challenged.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Martinique
from Spring Grove, PA
on 01/26/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Ease of Set Up
5.0
Don't have to be a techno whiz to program this DVD recorder to record a TV program I find it easy to do. My only complaint is that a user manual did not come with it. I ran into problems trying to find one to download off the internet because the model number wasn't among those listed. It wasn't until I asked if the manual for one of the newer models listed would work for my model that I finally hit the jackpot.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+19points
22out of 25found this review helpful.
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Review 6 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Needs better instructions
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Navy91
from Jacksonville, FL
on 01/21/2011
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
3.0
Ease of Set Up
3.0
What's great about it: price, picture quality and recording
What's not so great: No TV tuner, manual
Although this was a refurbished unit, the site said the instruction manual was included. I gave it to my Mom as a gift and there was no manual. She went to her local Best Buy and they photocopied a manual for her and tried to circle the install for her configuration (VHS to DVD recorder to TV). Even the manual was very vague on how to make connections for each configuration. My sister helped her connect the unit and everything was fine after that.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+7points
13out of 19found this review helpful.
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Review 7 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
DID NOT WORK
Customer Rating
1.0
Posted by: JIMB9906
from PHILADELPHIA, PA
on 01/15/2011
Value for Price
1.0
Picture Quality
1.0
Ease of Use
1.0
Ease of Set Up
1.0
What's great about it: NOTHING IT DID NOT WORK.
What's not so great: DID NOT WORK.
TRIED TO GET INSTRUCTION MANUAL FROM WEB SITE PER INFO SUPPLIED WITH RECORDER BUT THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE RECORDER DID NOT WORK, NO VIDEO. I HAD TO RETURN IT. WHAT A WASTE OF TIME.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+19points
24out of 29found this review helpful.
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Review 8 for Toshiba Refurbished Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW Recorder
Out of box would not load disc
Customer Rating
1.0
Value for Price
1.0
Picture Quality
1.0
Ease of Use
4.0
Ease of Set Up
4.0
What's great about it: name, price , being sold by Best Buy
What's not so great: It did not work.
I thought being half price would be a ' watch it'. But finding any recording DVD machines is hard now. It seems that the big brains have decided we don't need any such thing anymore. I was looking for a simple recorder to replace the old tape machine. The Toshiba brand and Best Buy seal looked like a good deal. The machine arrived in very minimal packaging and did not work. The disc door only opened half way then shut, Couldn't get a DVD into it. The best buy customer service was a help, she refered me to my nearest store that refunded my money. But alas they did not have any other machines.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+130points
143out of 156found this review helpful.
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