New - DVD Recorder by Toshiba Consumer - DR430

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3.95 out of 5
 
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Most Favorable User Reviews
 
Requires DVD-RW CPRM discs for recording movies by ZombiesCreepingFlesh on amazon.com May 28, 2012
You can even record copy-once protected cable movies for your own use, but DVD-RW CPRM discs are required for that. They are almost impossible to find in the US, but they are everywhere in in Japan. They certainly are not unlawful in the US. I FINALLY ...
 
I highly recommend this product. by wheelturning on cnet.com May 14, 2012
This is a no-frills workhorse that has provided me with excellent results.
 
Good Quality, Yet Inexpensive by Johnny Z on bhphotovideo.com Jan 23, 2012
Standard DVD recorders are getting harder to find. However, for those of us with the need this one seems to be filling the void. I've only used this unit briefly, but it seems to function well. There are no video clip menus, so that leaves a little-less-than ...
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Great DVD recordercorder with the right features. by Fireman1969 on walmart.com Jan 20, 2012
I had the DR410 an earlier model to this one and loved it. I use it to to record TV shows and movies that I have on my DVR. It's an obsession I started a long time ago with VHS tapes. I loan the DVDs I've recorded to my parents to get them interested ...
 
GREAT RECORDER by CATLADY17 on pcconnectionexpress.com Dec 13, 2011
AFTER MY SONY DVD RECORDER I HAD FOR 5 YEARS FINALLY DIED I REPLACED IT WITH THIS. IT WORKS WITH ALL TYPES OF MEDIA. EASY TO SET UP AND GET GOING. TAKES SOME TIME TO ERASE DISCS BUT THATS OK. SO FAR SO GOOD. I HOPE I HAVE THIS FOR AS LONG AS I HAD MY ...
 
 
 
 
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Poor product information by PW on amazon.com Jun 5, 2012
I was looking for a recorder with the capability to record TV programs for later viewing. When the Toshiba DR430KU DVD Recorder came I forund out it do not have the capability for time recording. It can only record one program at a time. No pre-programed ...
 
Don't count on support from Toshiba! by Brian on bhphotovideo.com Jul 5, 2011
Purchased new DVD recorder that failed to record anything. I gave my previous recorder (that worked perfectly) to my son. Per the instructions I called Toshiba to report the problem. It took several calls (they never returned promised call backs) and ...
 
Doesn t work by outlaw5 on overstock.com Oct 5, 2011
Tried on 5 TV 's no picture no anything Instrucations are about the worst I tried to record it formatted the disc is about the only thing I was able to do but don t know if it did it properly only got a blue screen no picture no sound I hope they will take this piece of junk back
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Worst DVD recorder by MovieViewer77 on cnet.com Feb 5, 2011
I purchased this DVD player in late September 2010, it stopped working on 2/5/11 (after 4.5 months of minimal use), I contacted Toshiba's customer service and they were rude and unhelpful and said there was nothing they could do, because the warranty ...
 
misleading by stupidbuyer on pcconnectionexpress.com Oct 5, 2011
bought product. after installation, found out it will not record cd's only dvd's. recorded about 100+ movies and then noticed recording quality was horrible, even using hdmi. disappointed.
 
 
 
 
User Reviews from the Web
amazon.com
 
3.8 out of 5
from 139 reviews
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Toshiba DR430KU DVD Recorder - Black
Paid $113 with free shipping and had it in 4 days...in good condition...The menus are very basic, especially the TITLE EDIT button, but simple is good...And that is a good thing, since of course, magnetic tapes deteriorate much faster than DVD discs ever will...
walmart.com
 
3.9 out of 5
from 47 reviews
Toshiba DR430 DVD Recorder Customer Ratings & Reviews - Top & Best Rated Products...
Convert and archive your favorite home movies to DVD is a simple task with Toshiba DR430 DVD recorder...You can also watch your favorite DVD and movie collection in near HD quality with the DR430's 1080p Upconversion via HDMI...My old is a D-R 410 Which I have now put in line with my new DR430...I have see units that sell for close to $300 that are not near as good as the DR430...
bhphotovideo.com
 
4.1 out of 5
from 27 reviews
Toshiba DR430 DVD Player / Recorder DR430 B&H Photo Video
Easy To Setup Easy To Use Record movies & back-up home movies...I've been a B&H customer for years and have nothing but good things to say about them...I will never buy a Toshiba product again...
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overstock.com
 
4.3 out of 5
from 20 reviews
Toshiba DR430 DVD Player/Recorder | Overstock.com
I bought this to record my shows while my husband watches his...Record quality for 2hr is good and 4hr mode is acceptable...Its response is somewhat slow to the remote but overall I would get another one if need be...
pcconnectionexpress.com
 
4.5 out of 5
from 15 reviews
PC Connection Express - Toshiba DR 430 DVD Recorder customer reviews - product reviews...
Easy to use and hookup, and produces good quality videos in non-HD...WOULD DEFINIETELY BUY AGAIN OR RECOMMEND TO ANYONE NEEDING A DVD RECORDER...The connectivity to other A/V devices is rather good (hdmi,usb,rca front and rear connectivity...
toshibadirect.com
 
3.0 out of 5
from 13 reviews
Toshiba - Toshiba DR430 DVD Recorder customer reviews - product reviews - read top...
Has to be hooked up correctly for it to record...Lots of bad reveiws but I love! To the Haters READ the instructions and FINALIZE THE DISC...Have transfered my home videos from camera with ease using built in port! Use to watch movies and never a skip...
vanns.com
 
5.0 out of 5
from 6 reviews
Toshiba DR430 Single-disc DVD player/recorder with USB | Vanns.com
A little disappointed I cant use DVD Ram disks...There are better input slots such as a DV hotwire socket for direct downloading from a camera...Now, this winter I will have time to enjoy it and thanks for the great service...
shopnbc.com
 
4.2 out of 5
from 6 reviews
ShopNBC - TOSHIBA DR430 SINGLE DVD RECORDER customer reviews - product reviews -...
easy set up, the HD 1080 works great with my HD TV...this product is exactly what i was looking for, simply to use, i recorder my first program on yesterday, it was just a push of a button, i would recommend this product to anyone who is just looking for a recorder Easy, Easy to use, I love it...I've had my recorder a week now and I love it.It is so easy to use.I highly recommend it...
qvc.com
 
4.5 out of 5
from 2 reviews
QVC - E243635 - Toshiba DR430 Single DVD Recorder with One-Touch Recording customer...
Have used toshiba products before and never been disappointed! Bought this after my vcr finally went to dust...Would highly recommend this Toshiba, first time trying this brand and will not be my last!!!!! P.S...Very easy to hook-up , and operate...
cnet.com
 
2.5 out of 5
from 2 reviews
Toshiba DR430 (black) - Compare prices reviews user opinions - Shopper.com
I've recorded daily for the several months I've owned it without any problems No cooling vents...Since (my understanding) overheating can be a problem with this type of device, I use an external fan when appropriate to prevent any potential problems in this regard...This is a no-frills workhorse that has provided me with excellent results...
jr.com
 
4.7 out of 5
from 6 reviews
Toshiba DR430 DVD Recorder in Home DVD Recorders | JR.com
Attractive Design Compact Easy To Setup Easy To Use High Quality Picture Slow To Load This item is good for recording programs on the fly...Personal preference more than a true issue though!! Overall, fabulous product and GREAT company! Attractive Design Fast Recording Fast Setup Perfect recording Satelit Simple Controls # 1 DVD recording for satellite...Overall, this is a unit with fine features for a reasonable price...
epinions.com
 
 
 
Toshiba DR-430 DVD Recorder Product Reviews and Price ...
Do not fret about your older VCR tapes going bad, get a Toshiba DR430 DVD recorder and change their format – from analog video cassette tapes to DVD...
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Toshiba DR420 vs. DR430
Ok, so I'm looking to buy an inexpensive, but reliable DVD recorder... don't need a built-in tuner. I went down to the best buy, and they have a Toshiba DR430 for...
 
 
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