Soyo R6530 DVD Recorder
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Soyo R6530 DVD Recorder

  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Progressive Scan: With Progressive Scan
  • TV Tuner: With TV Tuner
  • Playable Disk Types: DVD Video DVD-R DVD-RW CD (Audio) CD-R CD-RW
  • Playable File Formats: MP3
  • DVD Type: DVD Recorder
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GoVideo R6530 - Would be an OK unit - if it worked.

bygtff Jan 12, 2004
9 Helpfuls 10 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, good feature set, jpeg-capable, tech support readily available
Cons small remote with too-small buttons, tacky design, unreliable burning
Recommended it? No

I just sent back my second GoVideo R6530. Consistant problems of unpredictable frequent repeated skipping, sometimes several chapters at a time. First one did it on two different brands of DVD+RW blanks, including the one that came with the unit. Thought it was just a dud unit and sent it back to... Read full review »

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Don't "Go" There

byaeros24 Dec 15, 2003
6 Helpfuls 7 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, stylish case, DVD+RW discs don't need finalizing to be compatible with most...
Cons Missing features, quirky user interface.
Recommended it? No

I bought the Go Video/Sonic Blue R6530 DVD recorder as a replacement for my VCR. I wanted a unit that records on DVD+RW discs because I'd read that you can play DVD+RWs in most DVD players without formatting or finalizing, both time-consuming processes. That makes the reusable DVD+RW discs just as... Read full review »

1

Tempermental, quirky interface

byidendor Nov 28, 2004
4 Helpfuls 5 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Use Philips brand DVD+R, and you have an inexpensive basic VCR replacement.
Cons media inflexibility
Recommended it? No

Most brands of blank DVD+R produce poor/unusable recordings (Sony, Memorex, KyberMedia). Quirky: line 1 is front panel; line 2 is in the rear (opposite of most electronics I've used). No standby mode when unit is idle (how about display the time). LED display lack segments so "STOP" is displayed as... Read full review »

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Horrible Service

byjeremers Dec 31, 2005
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Coax jacks on the back of the unit
Cons Too many to list
Recommended it? No

Not only did the product not meet my expectations, the service was just as bad. I had been working with a customer service rep from GoVideo. Well, I talked with him for about 2 weeks and thought we were all squared away. I never received any info on where to send the item - so I e-mailed the guy... Read full review »

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Not very happy

byspeedymous3 Nov 22, 2005
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Sorry, all I can say is that it does record on limited media. Sometimes.
Cons Only media recognized is one provided. Cheesy outfit,run them out of country
Recommended it? No

Why does this company still produce this model of DVD recorder? Or is it that they produced so many and could not sell them? Hence the cheap price. Write your Better Business Bureau and maybe they can keep this company from doing business here in the USA. I was suckered into getting one of these... Read full review »

1

Had issues -- loud noise problem when recording DVD

byaconsumer4u Dec 13, 2004
2 Helpfuls 3 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Price, price, price, price...let's face it that is what grabs your attention.
Cons Small buttons on remote; complicated pattern of instructions; don't expect press and...
Recommended it? No

Great price so I gave a try. After set up it worked during first 4 hours recording on the RW disc included--then it began having "signal" noise issues. Replaced cables, tried to change media, ran input through camcorder as well as cable -- all to no luck. Something was simply wrong. Returned unit... Read full review »

1

(no) govideo r6530

byamishbill Jan 24, 2005
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros inexpensive
Cons cheap, sluggish user interface, unintuitive operation, jittery playback, picky about...
Recommended it? No

I bought this because of the low price, the rebate at ecost, and the fact that i recognized the brand from a few years ago. Big Mistake. If I could return it, I would. As it is, I think I've just paid 2x + average cost for a plain player.

Just like my old Archos mp3 player accepts... Read full review »

1

Not a Good Start!

bycompudave Jan 7, 2005
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Cheap price
Cons Poor Quality
Recommended it? No

I got the R6530 for Christmas 2004. It set up the same as any DVD or VCR. I then sat back with the remote, hit eject and ....the tray crunched to a halt, one inch out. That was it. I had to wait 4 days to get a return authorization from "White Glove" service at Go-Video. Now, after reading all the... Read full review »

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GoVideo R6530 DVD Recorder / Player.

bygamow1234 Jul 2, 2004
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros I was able to record to blank R dvd discs with a short learning expericence.
Cons It stopped being able to record in less than 2 months.
Recommended it? No

I bought this machine to save my VCR videos to dvd. This worked, within reason, with a short leaning experience. However, this ability quickly became flaky and now, after less than 2 months I am not able to record. I have spent much money on various brands to no avail. The recorded dvd's do not... Read full review »

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GoVideo has terrible customer service

bynogovideo Jan 7, 2006
1 Helpfuls 2 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None
Cons Poor customer service
Recommended it? No

If you care about customer service, don't buy the GoVideo brand. I've been waiting nearly a month for their customer service to respond to my request for help without luck. Read full review »

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