Samsung DVD-SR270M/XEU DVD Recorder

12% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This machine works great - when it's working. It sometimes doesn't come on full stop, certain buttons and functions will stop working completely, then fix themselves after a while. The timer record function that I use a lot probably fails about 1 in 10...

In common with other reviewers, I have had the utmost difficulty getting my Samsung DVD-270M to record an any type of disc - even those listed in the manual as being suitable will not record. Playing-back pre-recorded DVDs works well enough, but that...

This was ideal for purpose as we did not want the hassle of a hard disk. This can be used as we used to use a video recorder and just insert discs. We use DVD-RAM

This recorder appeared to be an excellent machine at first. The picture quality was very good, both for viewing and recording. And we were keen to use RAM discs too, for the extra editing options (we have another brand player that can play them). \n...

Good Points: \n-Picture quality. (as long as you don't cram too much on a disc) \n-On Screen Menu. Clear and easy to understand. (Just like a modern Samsung LCD TV) \n-Remote Control. Good build quality and easy to use. (Again just like a modern...

Product does what it advertises it can. \nHowever after leaving in standbye for more than a day it is a very noisy machine and certainly not something that can be left on or S/by in a bedroom. \nNot a problem for me, (I disconnect it until needed), but...

I bought this DVD recorder 1 month ago, what a mistake. \nIt kept switching the power on when set to recorder timer, so we missed programes set to record., it is impossable to alter the recording mode when you set timer from t.v guide. and it ruined...

Do not buy this under any circumstances. Yes it looks fine and plays fine but it's the recording capabilities that let it down badly. First off, it only records onto -r/rw discs. Single layer discs are fine but this machines major selling point is it's...