Toshiba RD-XS32SU DVD Recorder / HDD Recorder

Pros: Good price, performance, features and connectivity, both DVD-RW and DVD-RAM supported, editing
Cons: Remote could be better laid out

The T oshiba RD-SX32 is DVD recorder (with an 80 Gb hard drive) that can record on rewritable DVD-RAM and DVD-RW discs and on write-once DVD-R discs. It is great to have the ability to use both DVD-RAM and ...

Pros: Built in tuner, DVD creation, multiple bitlevels, multiple input formats
Cons: Awkward editing, no direct access to hard disk, copy protect issues, manual poorly translated

First off, this is not a piece of equipment for the faint of heart, but if you are one who doesn't mind reading a manual and taking the time to experiment with the features of the recorder, I think you will be very pleased. Currently, this is one of ...

Pros: Great quality, Timeslip feature, big hard drive, DVD-RAM, Easy programming
Cons: Unit is slow to startup(not really much of a negative if you ask me)

After a lot of trials and problems with VCR/DVD combos, I finally dug in and did some hard core research -- and found this great machine! Forget about VCRs from here on out! The unit has an 80 MB hard drive -- and a DVD recorder. It's all you could ...

Pros: Great video quality and loads of features. This unit does it all!
Cons: Slightly cumbersome user interface and remote.

This is an initial review of the XS32, I'll add to it as my experience with this unit grows, however I think this may be a valuable resource for potential buyers who want to know what they can do with this unit within a few days of buying one. I chose ...

Pros: Astonishing picture and sound. Records to hard drive immediately, no lag after button push.
Cons: Some individual units don't accept media well. Manual, remote.

I just sent my unit in for repair because it will not consistently accept blank media. One minute it will accept brand XYZ and record to it fine, then you pull the next brand new, pristine disc of the same brand off of the spool and it gives the "disc ...

Pros: 80bg HD Recording Quality DVD-RAM VCRplus
Cons: Complex Remote and some features that took time to get used to and learn

... what more can you say. This DVDR sets itself apart from most other DVDRs because of this feature. Before we get started, this is not a DVDR for those who get easily frustrated also this was my first DVDR so here's a review from a newbie: Major ...

Pros: Coax and Optical outputs, ability use DVD-RAM
Cons: No DVD+R playback

I bought this DVR about two months ago. Wiring up (but not operation) the recorder was straightforward. I ran my cable feed to its antenna/cable input and used a set of A/V ins/outs for satelite cable box. The component-video and coaxial digital audio ...

Pros: Excellent video quality on both hard drive and DVD.
Cons: Very limited on disc brands it will use, and highly prone to read/write errors.

This machine has been very unreliable in operation from the date of purchase. It will not record on Fuji, Memorex, Sony, or Kyphermedia brand DVD- R blank discs, and is unreliable on TDK and Panasonic brands. I have not found a brand that works ...

Pros: Solid unit that makes excellent looking DVDs.
Cons: Editing would be much less cumbersome if the unit had a keyboard adapter.

This is the first DVD recorder that I have owned, and I have owned this product for less than a week. I must say that I have been quite impressed with the unit. Let me say that I am very much a Sony fan at heart, so I looked long and hard at the Sony ...

Pros: Too many to list!
Cons: Remote not learning. If your TV is not listed, it won't work your TV.

I was on my way to best buy to get the Pioneer DVR810-HS as I really wanted a HD unit that would record DVD-R and DVD-RW (Didn't want DVD-RAM, as the price of the discs are too high). I was not crazy about Tivo, but didn't think I had a choice. When ...

Pros: 80GB hard drive; editing ability; Menu creation; Price at Amazon.com; loads cheaper Imation DVDs.
Cons: Using remote to enter words for titles can be cumbersome.

I did an incredible amount of research and price comparisons when I was looking to buy a DVD Recorder, and after about 3 solid weeks I narrowed my choices to either a Panasonic E85 (120GB Hard Drive) or Toshiba XS32 (80GB Hard Drive). I had looked at ...

Pros: Price, picture quality, HDD, ease of set-up.
Cons: Remote truly needs to be reinvented.

We dove in and bought the RD-XS32 for the HDD/dubbing capabilities. As DVD burning newbies, it more than satisfies our needs and is a good value. It's Day 2 and so far so good! No "black level bug" and we haven't experienced any difficulty with ...

Pros: Price; Easy to connect; Playback features; Easy timer recording settings.
Cons: No DVD+R recording;Cumbersome remote;No keyboard input

I've been shopping for a DVD Player/DVR and stumbled upon this unit being closed out at Best Buy in Phoenix and bought it on the spot for $432 after taxes. I'm glad I did and agree with other reviews with the pro's and con's. I use it as a Tivo, except I ...

Pros: Great picture quality, fast recording.
Cons: wierd interface, BAD Toshiba service

The picture is great, the hard drive works well, and it records immediately. I finally got the hang of the remote, and once you do, it works OK. Editing your content is something else. You have to create chapters, then export them to a title. Then you ...

Pros: If it reliably recorded dvds, there would be many.
Cons: It doesn't work

I purchased this item about a year and a half ago. It made about 5 disks successfully and then I started to have problems. When I try to record from my VCR, the unit will seem like it is working and then give an error message and stop recording. The ...