Samsung DVD-VR357 Tunerless DVD Recorder and VCR Combo
from: Samsung
Product Description:
HDMI / Easy Record / Component Video / Composite
HDMI / Easy Record / Component Video / Composite
Features:
- Multi Format DVD/VHS Recorder
- VHS HiFi Player
- HDMI Upconversion
- One Touch - 2 Way Dubbing
- DivX Compatible
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Don't Buy!
We have had this DVD-VR357 for over a year now, and would not recommend it to anyone. We love being able to record onto DVDs, and wanted to transfer some old VHSs over to DVD. For this, it worked fine. The problems we've had are numerous, and here are a few:
It's VERY slow. Put your DVD in and wait. and wait. OK, no big deal. But when you record something, when you're finished, it takes several minutes to 'stop' - and I'm not talking finalizing-that's another 5-6 minutes. Guess I was spoiled ... Read More
Rating: 
- Well it worked, for a while - annoying remote control
Very annoying remote.The tiny buttons are in very inconvenient spots and you have to press them VERY hard to make them work.I spotted one at a neighbor's and she had the same complaint.
The DVD worked fine for about 11 months, then a DVD got stuck in the drive during a write operation.I could not get it to eject.Took it to Best Buy Geek Squad and they removed it for me free, but wanted $75 to make the door open and close again. And who knows if it still worked! The VCR lives on. ... Read More
Rating: 
- Samsung combo vcr/dvd (refurbished)
The product worked as it should, however there were parts missing and broken, not a good image for Samsung.
Rating: - I had to return the product
It may be a good product, I'll never know.When we opened the box, there was no user manual.Now, I know I can download and print it out, but it was 88 pages of printing.When I phoned Samsung to ask them to send us a manual, the lady said it's Samsung's policy not to send out manuals.So, we were left with either buying a manual or returning the recorder, so we returned the recorder to the store.Don't think we will be buying a Samsung product again.
Rating: 
- S-L-O-W and Unreliable
I've never cursed more than when I drive in New York City traffic, but using this machine is very much a close runner up in my list of things-that-most-annoy-me.Holy sweet mother of Jesus!This machine takes 3 whole minutes just stop a recording, and write the table information to disc.If you are in the middle of recording a live show and had to switch discs, good luck - you're not going to make it.Commercial time is usually 3 to 3.5 minutes.After agonizing over how slow it's taking to stop ... Read More
- Don't Buy!We have had this DVD-VR357 for over a year now, and would not recommend it to anyone. We love being able to record onto DVDs, and wanted to transfer some old VHSs over to DVD. For this, it worked fine. The problems we've had are numerous, and here are a few:
It's VERY slow. Put your DVD in and wait. and wait. OK, no big deal. But when you record something, when you're finished, it takes several minutes to 'stop' - and I'm not talking finalizing-that's another 5-6 minutes. Guess I was spoiled ... Read More
- Well it worked, for a while - annoying remote controlVery annoying remote.The tiny buttons are in very inconvenient spots and you have to press them VERY hard to make them work.I spotted one at a neighbor's and she had the same complaint.
The DVD worked fine for about 11 months, then a DVD got stuck in the drive during a write operation.I could not get it to eject.Took it to Best Buy Geek Squad and they removed it for me free, but wanted $75 to make the door open and close again. And who knows if it still worked! The VCR lives on. ... Read More
- Samsung combo vcr/dvd (refurbished)The product worked as it should, however there were parts missing and broken, not a good image for Samsung.
- I had to return the productIt may be a good product, I'll never know.When we opened the box, there was no user manual.Now, I know I can download and print it out, but it was 88 pages of printing.When I phoned Samsung to ask them to send us a manual, the lady said it's Samsung's policy not to send out manuals.So, we were left with either buying a manual or returning the recorder, so we returned the recorder to the store.Don't think we will be buying a Samsung product again.
- S-L-O-W and UnreliableI've never cursed more than when I drive in New York City traffic, but using this machine is very much a close runner up in my list of things-that-most-annoy-me.Holy sweet mother of Jesus!This machine takes 3 whole minutes just stop a recording, and write the table information to disc.If you are in the middle of recording a live show and had to switch discs, good luck - you're not going to make it.Commercial time is usually 3 to 3.5 minutes.After agonizing over how slow it's taking to stop ... Read More
