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500 reviews
November, 2009
alaTest has collected and analyzed 500 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the appearance but many are less positive about the image.
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Reviewers rate this product 59/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR), the Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 69/100 = Good quality.
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Except for the fact that it can record only on DVD+R/RW media (not on DVD-R/RW, too), the LVW-5001 is otherwise identical to its step-up model, the LVW-5005.
Records on all four major DVD formats ; FireWire connection for DV camcorder hookup ; easy-to-use menu system ; relatively inexpensive
Cannot control cable or satellite boxes ; so-so video playback quality ; dull styling
The Lite-On LVW-5005 provides no-frills DVD recording at an affordable price.
The LVW-5005 occupies the middle slot in the company's DVD recorder lineup and is distinguished by its ability to record to all four DVD formats: DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW. Behind a flip-down panel on the recorder's front face is another A/V input...
Multiformat capability Easy to use • MP3 and JPG viewer
Marginal picture quality in EP and SLP modes
The LVW-5005's most appealing attribute is the simplicity that runs through every aspect of its setup and operation.
Lite-On bills the LVW-5005 as a practical all-in-one solution for both DVD recording and playback, but does it offers enough features to deliver upon the hype?
Low retail price, Simple interface, Multiple formats, SVCD support, Firewire port
Average playback
The LVW-5001 is the easiest and least expensive way to create DVDs from your digital camcorder.
Easier than a VCR, High Quality Recording, FireWire to DVD
Not as reliable as a VCR
The LVW-5001 is the easiest and least expensive way to create DVDs from your digital camcorder.
Easier than a VCR, High Quality Recording, FireWire to DVD
Not as reliable as a VCR
So a bunch of us reporter types were sitting around CES 2003, and we kept hearing that recordable DVD finally stood poised to replace the VCR, since the prices had come down to the $600 range. Marketing people are paid to make these unrealistic claims ...
Burn virtually every DVD format - and Video CDs, too
PROS: Records to several formats. Decent recordings. Nice on-screen display. CONS: No RGB in/out.
Lite-On LVW-5005Burn virtually every DVD format - and Video CDs, tooChanges are afoot in the world of DVD recorders.
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