Go Video R6540 DVD Recorder
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • DO NOT BUY THIS!!!
  • good but die after 6 months
  • You can do better, even for the money
  • Nice for the Price
  • Do your homework - compatibility issues
Go Video R6540 DVD Recorder

Manufacturer: GoVideo
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • RECORD TO DVD+R&DVD+RW
  • Record TV on DVD
  • Connect camcorder,VCR to DVD
  • DigitalVideoInput on front panel
  • Built-in tuner

ASIN: B0002GOJBS
Go Video R6540 DVD Recorder

Product Description

Experience the advantages of DVD Recording - consistent playback quality, virtually indestructible discs, quick access to any part of the recording, easy sharing and storage. All in one full featured, easy to use player/recorder.Digital Video input (DV/IEEE1394) on front panel - control your digital camcorder and create DVDs from your home movies.Record TV broadcasts on DVD - built-in tuner connects directly to your cable or antenna (RF).Connect your camcorder, VCR, or other A/V source and create DVDs.Versatile Entertainment - plays DVDs, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, Music CDs, Kodak Picture CDs, MP3 audio, WMA audio, and JPEG image files on CD-R/RW.Edit and re-record - add titles and chapters, hide commercials, and record over unwanted or old material.Record to DVD+R & DVD+RW discs - 5 record-quality settings: 1 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour, 4 hour, and 6 hour.Schedule as many as 8 recordings up to a month in advance with Timer Record.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY THIS!!!.......2005-07-12

I bought this product through a company I work for. To say the least I was surprised that they would carry something of such low quality. To put it bluntly, this product is not worth the plastic it took to assemble it. As I write this, we have gone through 2 units already. The first one would not recognize its own discs. The second one locked up and the tray would not open up. If a company has faulty product, that's one thing. This company also has horrible customer service. It took at least 2 weeks of waiting on hold over many phone calls for a least 20 minutes just to talk to a real person so we could get warranty service. After we got the unit returned to GOVideo, we are still waiting 2 weeks later to receive the the replacement. I know when we finally get our 3rd unit that it will probably only last a couple of months before something goes wrong again. I have tried e-mailing which is just as worthless. They send out generic e-mails which have nothing to do with what you e-mailed them about. The bottom line is this company has no interest in customer service and standing behind their products. I would not recommend this product or any other product from this company.

3 out of 5 stars good but die after 6 months.......2005-05-12

I had a good time with it. However, it die after
6 months. And I need to pay $70 to get a replaced one.

2 out of 5 stars You can do better, even for the money.......2004-11-08

Never mind that the thing broke down after 4 months and couldn't even read its own discs, because GoVideo support was nice about it and would have repaired or replaced it (I brought it back to the store for a refund instead). On the plus side? It does (when it was working) what it says it does, and the video is high-quality. The minus side? Huge. A user interface that looks like it was created by apes, for apes. Examples: You're watching a show, you decide you want to record it, so you put in a disc. From the moment you hit the "Open" button, the program you're watching disappears, and is replaced by the GoVideo logo screen, which cheerfully takes about a minute to figure out that you've just put a blank DVD into the machine, and give you back to a screen where you can go back to watching TV. That doesn't sound like a big deal unless it's the World Series you were watching. You can't let the machine record to the end of a disc, because that disc will become unreadable. If, at 11:05, you give it instructions to time-record from 11:00 to 12:00 (because you want to leave the house), it starts up, but records for a completely random period of time, and stops well before 12. My replacement is the LiteOn LVW-5005. Even cheaper than the GoVideo, and while I can't yet swear to its reliability, the software and the general usability is 10 times better. And I can do things like add chapter stops and give titles to my tracks, something the GoVideo interface wouldn't let me do! And I can record to the end of a disc, and leave the house with it recording! All in all, the LiteOn people seem to have expended far more effort in making this machine feel like a VCR replacement, and I think they succeeded. Oh, one more thing: the GoVideo had an annoying 60hz buzz on the audio coming from the RF (Tuner) input. I had to use the A/V input instead to get rid of it.

4 out of 5 stars Nice for the Price.......2004-10-15

I chose between 3 DVDR's and mainly chose this one because I had no DVD Compatibility issues. One of the other recorders had to be unplugged when it licked up reading certain DVDs.

I have not updated the firmware and am content thus far.

Recorded DVD's play fine on any of my players. DVD+R's need to be stopped before they run out of space or htey don't close the session properly, but DVD+RW's you can hit record and let it run til it is out of space...the longest is around 6.5 hours. Most modes will record 10-30 minutes past their 1/2/3/4/6 hour specs.

Not many reviews on this DVDR, and if you read the R6530 reviews it is unsettling. I was going for the name and got lucky with this model...

I wish this price range afforded for Component input and Decoded Dolby 5.1, and had a USB for cameras and storage devices, but for the price I am content. There is a contender out there (probably a *****) that I think would satisfy all the above in the same range, but I'll let you find it. I have it's little brother player (*****) and am quite happy with every aspect of its performance.

3 out of 5 stars Do your homework - compatibility issues.......2004-09-28

I don't actually own this particular model but I do own a GoVideo R6740 DVD recorder. Here's the major thing potential customers interested in getting their first DVD recorder should be aware of (I bought one not knowing the following): the GoVideo units (as well as other lower-cost brands) only record on DVD+R/RW media, as opposed to DVD-R (notice the dash instead of the plus symbol). The DVD+R media will NOT play on any other machine besides the unit it was recorded on, even when finalized. However, the DVD+RW's (rewritables) will play on other machines but the unit is quite fussy about the brand of media you use, as I've had some problems with recording DVD+RW's giving me the "Write Fail" error message. The DVD-R/RW media is much more compatible with other players, so be forewarned. Otherwise, it's a fairly decent unit as a DVD player and as a recorder if you can live with the limitations I've mentioned.
GoVideo R6540 DVD Recorder
Average customer rating: Not rated
    GoVideo R6540 DVD Recorder

    Manufacturer: GoVideo
    ProductGroup: CE

    All All | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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    ASIN: B000KSX5YA
    GoVideo R6540 DVD Recorder

    Product Description

    CONSUMER ALERT: This television receiver has only an analog broadcast tuner and will require a converter box after February 17, 2009 to receive over-the-air broadcasts with an antenna because of the U.S.'s transition to digital broadcasting. Analog-only TVs should continue to work as before with cable and satellite TV services, gaming consoles, VCRs, DVD players, and similar products. For more information, call the Federal Communications Commission at 1-888-225-5322 (TTY: 1-888-835-5322), or visit the commission's digital-television Web site at: htttp://www.dtv.gov.

    DAT72 Tape Drive 9110-1991
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      DAT72 Tape Drive 9110-1991

      Manufacturer: IBM
      ProductGroup: CE

      Tape Drives Tape Drives | Tape Backup Devices | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
      Product Features:
      • Original IBM equipment.
      • DAT72 Tape Drive 9110-1991

      ASIN: B000MRH950
      DAT72 Tape Drive 9110-1991

      Product Description

      DAT72 Tape Drive 9110-1991

      Memorex 32023261 USB 2.0 CD-RW Drive (52x/32x/52x)
      Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
      • Confusing connection
      • Great Drive. Works Great.
      • Yuck!
      • Memorex 32023261 USB 2.0 CD-RW Drive (52x/32x/52x)
      • Items missing from order
      Memorex 32023261 USB 2.0 CD-RW Drive (52x/32x/52x)

      Manufacturer: Memtek
      ProductGroup: CE
      Binding: Electronics

      External Drives External Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
      USB Drives USB Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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      Product Features:
      • External CD-RW drive with high-speed USB 2.0 interface (USB 1.1 compatible)
      • 52x maximum CD-R write speed, 32x maximum CD-RW rewrite speed
      • 52x maximum CD-ROM read speed
      • Uses Smart-Burn technology to monitor media quality and set optimal burning speeds
      • Includes blank recordable media and CD-burning software (Nero 5.5, InCD)

      ASIN: B0000A989Y
      Memorex 32023261 USB 2.0 CD-RW Drive (52x/32x/52x)

      Product Description

      Includes: Nero 5.5, InCD, 1 Memorex blank CD-R, 1 Memorex blank CD-RW, power adapter, USB cable, & audio cable. Memorex External CD-RW Drive - This external CD-RW drive is a great way to bring CD to PCs wherever you go! Connect it to a USB 2.0 port for fast writing speeds, and use it to create audio CDs, back up personal information, create VCDs, and much more!

      Amazon.com Product Description

      Now you can address all your CD-burning needs with one complete and easy-to-use package. Memorex's external 52x-write, 32x rewrite, and 52x-read CD-R/CD-RW drive (model 32023261) is outfitted with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface to permit some of the fastest burning available: you can have a full, 80-minute CD in hand in just 1.5 minutes. (The drive is operable with USB 1.1 PCs, at accordingly lower transfer rates.) The drive uses innovative SMART-Burn technology by Lite-On to monitor media quality, prevent buffer underrun, and set the burning speed for optimal writing. Supplied software includes Nero 5.5 (an all-in-one audio-editing and CD-burning tool) and Ahead Software's InCD (a packet-writing program that formats rewritable discs so they can be used like large diskettes)--everything you need to create music, data, multimedia, and backup CDs.

      What's in the Box
      CD drive, a USB 2.0 cable, 2 recordable CDs (1 CD-R, 1 CD-RW), software on CD-ROM (Nero 5.5, InCD), an audio cable, an AC/DC power adapter, a user's manual, and warranty information.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Confusing connection.......2007-07-14

      The product itself looks nice and trim. I was able to connect power to test insertion and removal of compact disc successfully. However, I was not able to get computer (Duracom IBM running Windows XP) connection figured out. Could have better explanation with diagram (which way is up on plug? which of 2 possible ports do I plug into?)

      5 out of 5 stars Great Drive. Works Great........2005-12-31

      Just bought this as a chanukkah gift.

      Ran it on my XP with sp2, Works great for the price that I paid.

      1 out of 5 stars Yuck!.......2005-04-24

      Be sure to hang on to your receipt...chances are high that you'll swiftly return it for a refund. I wasted my entire day off trying to figure this thing out! It comes and goes on my system. One moment it's there and then it goes into hiding. Very complicated and impossible to figure out. I advise everyone to look elsewhere.

      1 out of 5 stars Memorex 32023261 USB 2.0 CD-RW Drive (52x/32x/52x).......2005-03-14

      I am a 35 year old degreed electrical engineer and just spent my entire weekend attempting to get this drive to work on our windwows XP laptop.

      Windows media player could make some contact with the CD_RW to read, but writing is very iffy, and I am sure I have the correct media.

      Microsoft does not carry drivers for the Memorex product line on their website. The memorex website has neither the user manuals nor the drivers to download. Their is also no customer support on weekend from Memorex. The software which came with it has an electronic copy of the manual - but it shows pictures of another drive (not the one I purchased) and the only driver is for Windows 98.

      3B tech did ship and the product arrived prompty. It looks like a basic lack of ability from Memorex to support this product. Ours will be return shipped tomorrow.

      3 out of 5 stars Items missing from order.......2005-03-08

      My order arrived quickly but was missing the User's Manual and the 2 recordable CD's that were supposed to be included. I emailed the company but items were never sent.

      Coby RD501 Multi-Card Reader and Writer
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Coby RD501 Multi-Card Reader and Writer

        Manufacturer: Coby
        ProductGroup: CE

        USB Flash Drives USB Flash Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | 1 GB & Over | 128 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 64 MB & Below
        Product Features:
        • Dimensions - Width 1.9 x Height 3.4 x Depth 0.58

        ASIN: B000NW2DDW
        Coby RD501 Multi-Card Reader and Writer

        Product Description

        Compact and Durable Design / High-Speed USB 2.0 / Integrated Fold-Out Connector / Activity Indicator LEDs / SD/MMC - CompactFlash - and xD-Picture Slots

        Leica M Rewind Silver Crank for MP Rangefinder Camera Body (14437)
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          Manufacturer: Leica
          ProductGroup: Photography
          Binding: Electronics

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          ASIN: B000U9TVE2
          Leica M Rewind Silver Crank for MP Rangefinder Camera Body (14437)
          Leica M Rewind Crank, Silver for MP Rangefinder Camera Body
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            Leica M Rewind Crank, Silver for MP Rangefinder Camera Body

            Manufacturer: Leica
            ProductGroup: Photography
            Binding: Electronics

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            ASIN: B00017LUG0
            Leica M Rewind Crank, Silver for MP Rangefinder Camera Body

            Product Description

            The rewinding crank is an accessory for fast and convenient rewinding. It is available in black lacquer and in silver chrome and it can be attached to the rewinding knob by means of a small screw. A small screwdriver is supplied with this useful accessory

            SMC 6709FL2 8-Port 100Mbps Ethernet Switch
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              SMC 6709FL2 8-Port 100Mbps Ethernet Switch

              Manufacturer: SMC
              ProductGroup: CE
              Binding: Electronics

              Wireless Wireless | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | 802.11a Standard | 802.11b Standard | 802.11g Standard | Access Points | Bluetooth | CompactFlash Adapters | Desktop Cards | Networked Attached Storage | Networking Kits | Notebook Cards | Pre-N | Print Servers | Routers | USB Adapters
              Product Features:
              • SMC TigerSwitch SMC6709FL2
              • 10Base-T, 100Base-FX, 100Base-TX + 1x100BaseFX(SC)

              ASIN: B0001H9LHK
              SMC 6709FL2 8-Port 100Mbps Ethernet Switch

              Product Description

              SMC Networks' range of switch products offer unparalleled choice in performance, features and value for money. Whatever your network needs, from simple PC connectivity to stackable, manageable gigabit switches, SMC has the solution.PRODUCT FEATURES: Layer 2 CoS through two levels of priority queuing and weighted fair queuing; IGMP snooping to facilitate multicast traffic transmission; VLAN with GVRP and overlapping VLANs to increase network security; link aggregation for grouping links between switches to increase bandwidth for dedicated link; Telnet and web-based GUI management are provided to facilitate network management; MAC address - based security for secure network; Port mirroring for easy network monitoring.

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