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Sony RDR-VX530 Reviews

DVD recorder/ VCR combo More product details

$349.00

Quick Take: The Sony RDR-VX530 is a DVD-recorder/VCR combo. Its connectivity is highlighted by a... (zdnet.com)

Record your favourite TV programs or dub camcorder footage to DVD easily with Sony's RDR-VX530... (digitaltrends.com)

alaTest Review Summary for Sony RDR-VX530

We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 96 user reviews from international sources. Users rate it 64/100. The average review date is April 23, 2007. We have compared these reviews to 39765 reviews from other Digital Video Recorders (DVR). The alaScore™ for this product is 70/100 = Good. Last update: November 7, 2009.

alaSCORE 70

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100 reviews

November, 2009

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4 Experts

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64 / 100

96 Users

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Rank  314

$349.00

Expert Reviews (4)

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Sony RDR-VX530

By (alaTest Analysis)

We have analyzed the reviews for the Sony RDR-VX530 using our BETA review analysis. These are our findings: This is a good DVD player. Despite scruples with the video quality, users are happy with the audio quality, speakers, and easy installation. If ...

Above average audio quality, acceptable ease of use, decent installation, decent speakers.

Meager dvd recorder, poor reliability, sub-standard video quality.

Please note: The ratings above are generated using our BETA automatic review analysis and may contain errors.

alaSCORE 70

alaTest Analysis
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Sony RDR-VX530 Reviews

By (cnet.com)

Quick Take: The Sony RDR-VX530 is a DVD-recorder/VCR combo. The Sony RDR...

No rating

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US

Sony RDR-VX530

By (zdnet.com)

Quick Take: The Sony RDR-VX530 is a DVD-recorder/VCR combo. Its connectivity is highlighted by a component-video output and a FireWire port. We reviewed last year's similar Sony RDR-VX515, and while we mostly liked it, we found the VHS-to-DVD ...

The Sony RDR-VX530 ($350 list) will be available in June. We reviewed last...

No rating

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User Reviews (96)

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"Questionable performance..."

By Jamonit2008 (cnet.com)

I went to a retail establishment that general... 

Heavy-duty box - old school design a plus for deck stacking..

Glitchy!!! Unit has possible software/hardware problem.

US

"do not buy!"

By madampoo (cnet.com)

This is the second one i purchased. the first... 

easy to use and understand

load problems

US

"The one with the good old brand that behaves like a counterfeit POS"

By pedro cosmo (cnet.com)

IT PUTS MAGNETIC/OPTICAL RECORDING TECHNOLOG... 

can be used as a alternative short step ladder

almost for everything I bought this does poorly or after tremendous pain or no way not even close...

Manufacturer's Description

Enhance your home theater experience with the easy-to-use convenience of the RDRVX530 DVD/VCR player. One-touch dubbing makes it simple to archive home VHS tape footage to DVD discs for long-term use. This compact recorder is designed with +R Double-Layer Disc compatibility for longer recording time. Go ahead and enjoy your multimedia of choice - whether music, movies or your favorite home recordings, the RDRVX530 DVD/VCR player is designed to perform.

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