Toshiba D-R2 DVD Recorder

Toshiba D-R2 DVD Recorder
alaScore 59

34 reviews

May, 2013

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Toshiba D-R2 DVD Recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 59/100 = Good quality.

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Review of Toshiba D-R2

 

Lots of bells and whistles

You have to read the manual.

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Review of Toshiba D-R2

 

Lots of bells and whistles

You have to read the manual.

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do not buy d-r2 dvd recorder

 
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do not buy d-r2 dvd recorder

 

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refurbished unit did not work toshiba will not pay shipping

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Amazon review summary for the Toshiba D-R2 DVD Recorder

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 24 user reviews of the Toshiba D-R2 DVD Recorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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42% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Stay away-wastes discs, convoluted interface

 

Stay away-wastes discs, convoluted interface

I could play craps and have better odds winng than I would of getting a working burn with this coaster maker. It seems to record OK when first turned on, but eject the disc properly through the menu and you can forget about appending more to it or...

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Too good to be true...

 

Too good to be true...

I bought this recorder after reading super-positive comments in this very forum. After 2 years it has decided to stop reading discs completely. Even the recommended media which I took pains to procure aren't being read. Yes, the interface is a bit...

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Disappointment

 

Disappointment

I received the product quickly, but it was defective. I had a tech come to my house to make sure that it was defective and not just something I was doing wrong. The vendor said I could return it and a replacement would be shipped. That never happened....

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toshiba dr2 widescreen ability

 

i cant believe im the only one out there who knows about the toshiba dr2 dvd recorders ability to PROPERLY record widescreen dvd, w/ anamorphic and letterbox on same dvd-r disc just like the store bought dvds. i havnt seen any other mention of it in...

i must have gotten a good one!

the manual must be read.

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Ok recorder but has some serious limitations

 

A variety of video inputs

No digital audio input/ 5.1 outNo SACD/DVD-A compatibilityFinicky DVD acceptance16:9 video cropped

Product Specifications

Toshiba's D-R2 DVD Recorder brings the power of digital recording to your living room. And delivers the finest home theater playback experience imaginable. PRODUCT FEATURES: Time Slip, Chase Play and Pause Live TV.

Audio System

Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Surround Sound Effects:Virtual Surround Mode

CE System

Parental Lock: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:12.6in
Height:2.7in
Width:16.9in

DVD

Form Factor:Tabletop
Media Load Type:Tray
Media Type:CD / CD-R / CD-RW / DVD / DVD-R / DVD-RAM / DVD-RW / Video CD
Supported Digital Audio Standards:MP3 / PCM / WMA
Type:DVD recorder

Header

Manufacturer:Toshiba
Model:D-R2
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Toshiba
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