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Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder
487 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 487 reviews of Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder. The average rating for this product is 3.1/5, compared to an average rating of 3.8/5 for other DVD Players for all reviews. Comments about the size and design are generally positive. The image quality and price also get good feedback. There are some negative comments about the reliability.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other DVD Players the Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder
alaTest has collected and analyzed 50 user reviews of Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other DVD Players on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the reliability and size are overall positive. The image quality and price are also mentioned favorably.
usability, price, image quality, size, reliability
84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Consumer review (amazon.com)
Amazon.com review summary for Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder
alaTest has collected and analyzed 330 user reviews of Lite On LVW-5001 DVD Recorder from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.6/5 for other DVD Players on Amazon.com. People really like the design and image quality. The price and usability also get good feedback, whereas comments are divided on the size. Many are less positive about the reliability.
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54% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : John Falcone (cnet.com)
Lite-On LVW-5005 review: Lite-On LVW-5005
Lite-On 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.
Jul, 2004
Expert review by : Robert Richmond (techimo.com)
Lite-On LVW-5005 DVD Recorder
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
Oct, 2004
Expert review by : anyone 13th-repeat (videomaker.com)
Lite-on LVW-5001
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
Oct, 2004
Expert review by : Chris Chiarella (soundandvision.com)
Lite-On LVW-5005 DVD Recorder
Is it finally time to say, "Au Revoir, 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...
Sep, 2004
Expert review by : Chris Chiarella (hometheater.com)
Lite-On LVW-5005 DVD Recorder
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...
Sep, 2004
Expert review by : Chris Chiarella (hometheatermag.com)
Lite-On LVW-5005 DVD Recorder
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...
The LVW-5005's real story is its painless multi-format magnanimity and relative ease of use. If pricing remains competitive, some additional features and refinements could make a future Lite-On DVD recorder the stepping stone of choice for a generation...
Sep, 2004
Expert review by (cdrinfo.com)
LiteOn LVW-5005
Standalone recorders are currently getting more and more popular and the market is already full of such devices. We can assume that the development of the branch will continue in this fashion as soon as prices are reduced. The ongoing review is to...
LiteOn LVW-5005 is already on the market at various prices between $260~320, which appears rational. But since the market of this kind of devices is growing rapidly, prices will be significantly lowered in not so distant future.
May, 2004
Expert review by : CDRinfo (cdrinfo.com)
Expert Review
LiteOn LVW-5005 DVD Recorder - page 6 Conclusion LiteOn LVW-5005 is a very impressive player, as far as the appearance is concerned. It undoubtedly stands out distinguishes from other, usually black, stand-alone devices. We connected the LiteOn using...
May, 2004
Expert review by : CNET staff (cnet.com.au)
LiteOn LVW-5001
LiteOn LVW-5001
Aug, 2004
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Expert review by : John Falcone (cnet.com.au)
Lite-On LVW-5005
The Lite-On LVW-5005 is a great choice for recording DVDs on the cheap.
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
In the final analysis, the Lite-On LVW-5005 is a perfectly serviceable DVD recorder if you're not looking for a feature set that's any more elaborate than your VCR's. Sticklers for video playback quality will want to look elsewhere, but camcorder...
Jul, 2004
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