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Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder

Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder
Gateway AR-230 DVD RecorderGateway AR-230 DVD Recorder
alaScore 66

116 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 116 reviews of Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder. The average rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average rating of 3.7/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) for all reviews. Views about the design and size are on the whole positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are critical about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) the Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 66/100 = Good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 user reviews of Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other Digital Video Recorders (DVR) on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and size. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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reliability

51% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Jamie M. Bsales (pcmag.com)

Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder

 

If you thought Gateway was only half serious about morphing from a computer company into a consumer electronics provider, take a look at the Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder.

The Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder is a fine value. If you have a library of fading analog tapes but don't have the time or inclination to tackle transferring them to DVD via a PC, this is the way to go. And if it's time for a new VCR, the low price of...

Jan, 2004
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