GoVideo DVR5100 Progressive Scan DVD-VCR Combo

Average customer rating:

"Concept" is good But Quality is lacking!

don't buy if you plan on using the VCR

New York Times rated this number 1??

Reasonable, but avoid if you want high quality VHS

it's often what they DON'T say...

GoVideo DVR5100 Progressive Scan DVD-VCR Combo

Manufacturer: GoVideo
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

DVD Players | Refurbished & Used | Special Features | Electronics Features | Electronics
DVD-VCR & Other DVD Combos | DVD Players & Recorders | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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Motorized SkipDoctor by Digital Innovations (Model 1013000)

Monster Cable B SV1SV-1M Monster Standard S-Video Cable (3.28 ft.)

Case Logic Nylon 128-Disc CD/DVD Wallet

TDK 160 Minute VHS Premimum Videotape (4-Pack)

Atlantic 3010 5-Tier Adjustable Multi-Media Shelving (Black Steel)

Product Features:

Combination progressive-scan DVD player and 4-head hi-fi VCR

One-touch copy from DVD to VHS (on non-copy-protected DVDs)

Component-video, S-video, and composite-video outputs

Go-Port enables connectivity with PCs and other networked components

Child lock disables front-panel controls

ASIN: B00006J06E

Product Description

Announcing the new top-of-the-line DVD+VCR from GoVideo, the leaders in Dual-Deck technology. Built on the same chassis as the acclaimed DVR4300, the DVR5100 adds Progressive Scan output, Commercial Advance /Movie Advance technology and unique Go-Port for external serial connectivity to other devices like home controllers. It's simply the finest DVD+VCR on the market.

Amazon.com Product Description

The DVR5100 provides the best of both worlds in one simple, compact package: a full-featured, progressive-scan DVD player and CD player to handle movies and music--including MP3 files stored on CD-R or CD-RW--with a built-in four-head, hi-fi, stereo VCR to play an existing library of videocassettes and to tape new programs. You can even watch a DVD or listen to a CD while recording a TV show. With this model, an advanced Go-Port enables connectivity with PCs and other networked components.

Whether you have an HDTV or you're in "someday" mode, the DVR5100 stands ready to deliver the full potential of DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver.

This model's four-head design ensures smooth slow-motion play (forward and reverse) and clear still-frame images, while 19-micron heads deliver the clearest possible picture when recording or viewing is in EP (extended-play) mode. Route the stereo output to an AV receiver and you can enjoy four-channel (left, center, right, and monaural surround) Dolby Pro Logic mixes from TV and Dolby-encoded cassettes. Virtual 3D simulates a surround-sound effect through any existing pair of speakers.

Other features include one-touch copying from DVD to VHS (though it won't copy Macrovision-protected discs), Commercial Advance and Movie Advance, complete program record (automatically adjusts tape speed to ensure the recording of a complete program), auto clock set, and channel search. A convenient child lock effectively toddler-proofs the front panel. Included in the box are a full-function multibrand remote control with glow-in-the-dark keys (operates the DVD-VCR and your TV), two 1.5V AA batteries, a user's manual, a quick-reference guide, and a composite-video/stereo analog-audio interconnect.

Customer Reviews:

"Concept" is good But Quality is lacking!.......2003-08-30

Item was defective out of the box. Customer Service wasr not helpful at all. Tech Support people know ONLY how to tell you to check the cable connections(speaker, video etc.)--Even after I insisted that the problem was "DVD Draw Does NOT open"-- This is after trying to understand them--TERRIBLE LITTLE ENGLISH!
Their So-called Service centers (in FL at least) are run by independent shops and are REALLY BAD! The shops apparently have a bad working relationship with GOVIDEO and therfore do not want to do service. CAVEAT EMPTOR! RUN when you see one of this company's products. For a couple of dollars more you can get a "REAL BRAND NAME" and you will be happier. That is what I ended up doing(bought a Brand Name). One Year later Still have problems ...It only works as a VCR not DVD+VCR

don't buy if you plan on using the VCR.......2003-08-20

I had the same problems as the others who complained about poor quality on the VCR side of this machine. The picture has white lines or sometimes a wavy pattern when you use the RCA or coax outputs, there is no S video for the VCR. I determined problem is definitely with the machine because they are present when I ONLY have the outputs connected to the TV, nothing on the input side. I have been going back and forth with Sonic blue/Go video for since 12/2002, it's now 8/2003 and I've finally given up. There's no way they will admit anything is wrong with their machine and they won't refund me any money at all. I've sent it back to them at least 5 times, sometimes they sent a new one, sometimes a refurbished, and once the person who I talked to actually looked at the picture himself so I'm told. He and the engineers couldn't see anything wrong with the picture, yeah right, so they replaced one of the boards and sent it back. Same problem when I got it back. I started to do more research and found the reviews here that were saying exactly what I had told them. When confronted with that, they said it was not a defect just the quality of the machine I had purchased, and if I expected better quality it would cost $1,000. It's funny because this is their top of the line. They offered to look at it again but I declined because I'm tired of wasting my time and money.

Also, the pause/slow motion picture is terrible also. Beware if you want to use this on any of your existing tapes because the picture is badly distorted and jumpy. Even tapes recorded on machine, though better, are nowhere near what you would expect quality wise.

This was true of every machine they sent me otherwise I wouldn't be giving it that bad of a review. The only good thing I can say is it has a lot of features. That and it made me look for something else so I bought a Panasonic DVD recorder w/80 gig. harddrive, it's fantastic so far.

New York Times rated this number 1??.......2003-07-05

The DVD play back is outstanding, though the 360 degree round button used for fast forward and rewind is tough to master.

My unit started failing on the sound playback of Videotapes. Sound got softer then quit completely. I cleaned the heads, to no avail. It must go for repair, warranty is only 90 days for labor, one year for parts. Estimated repair labor is $60.00

I recommend not buying any DVD/ VCR without a 1 year warranty. For [item price] I would have expected this unit to function for at least a year! I have a 10 year old VCR and an 8 year old one that still work fine, cannot understand why a 6 month old VCR should fail.

Note also that the instruction manual that comes with this does not address all questions, and that online manual is just a .pdf of the printed one. This forces you to call the 800 number, with waits of up to 30 minutes on hold, to get your questions answered.

Reasonable, but avoid if you want high quality VHS.......2003-07-01

It's been interesting to read the other reviews on the DVR5100 unit, as I've used the predecessor DVR5000 model for two years now. The VCR picture quality is sometimes alittle "liney" and the VHS audio quality lacks sparkle, but no more than any other mid-range VCR machine I've ever owned, and not nearly as bad as what some other reviwers have reported. The lack of S-video from the VCR is annoying, and on the DVR5000, commercials cannot be skipped, despite trade specifications to the contrary, although I've read that the commercial skip works fine on the current DVR5100 model. DVD picture and sound quality is great, and sound quality from CDs, CDRs and MP3-formatted CDs is good, if not spectacular. In terms of reliability, my machine has been problem free, without any tape chewing, despite heavy usuage. So reading the other reviews, perhaps there is a quality control problem with these units. Is this machine a good buy? Yes, as long as watching VHS is not your priority. Also, if you can put a new machine through its paces while still under warranty, you probably don't have a unit that's defective in the ways described in other reviews.

it's often what they DON'T say..........2003-06-06

One of the reasons i wanted a combo unit was to view and convert dvds from grandchildren's recitals and other performances. I found out that MOST combo units do NOT read DVD-R or DVD RW. they only read commercial dvds. I just spent [a lot of money] on a dvd burner. with apple selling all these imovie tools and superdrives to burn dvds where is anyone going to be able to play them? Let's face it, we'd like to view our masterpieces on our tv...not a 17in computer screen. i am SOOOO disappointed. I've been searching for days for an alternative and still haven't found one that ready DVD-R!

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This is a Color Ink Cartridge for Apple Color StyleWriter 2200 (includes Color Ink Tank and Black Ink Tank).

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BOGEN GSTRC TAMPER RESISTANT COVER FOR GOLD SERIES AMPS

Manufacturer: Bogen
ProductGroup: CE

Component Amplifiers | Receivers & Amplifiers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
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GS35 35 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

GS60 60 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

GS100 100 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

GS150 150 Watt Paging Mixer / Amplifier

ASIN: B0002RU380

Product Description

Fits Bogen Gold Series amps GS35, GS60, GS100, and GS150.

Product Description

The ARCHOS DEx CDRW is a powerful external CD-RW that can be easily connected to any desktop PC computer. The DEx CDRW reads, writes and rewrites CD formats and can be used to record, back up, and share your files.Ideal for saving music, photos, games, the DEx CDRW can be used for backing up files and downloading from the Internet. You can share your personal photos and original audio and video creations with friends and relatives and create multi-media presentations and data files for clients and co-workers.

Average customer rating:

Love it!!

Canon ES8600 Hi8 Camcorder with 2.5" Color LCD and Image Stabilizer

Manufacturer: Canon
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Canon BP915 Lithium Battery for Canon Camcorders

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Canon Car Battery Adapter CB-910 for most Camcorders

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Canon Halogen Replacement Bulb for Canon VL-10Li On Camera Video Light

Product Features:

Hi8 camcorder with 22x optical, 800x digital zoom

2.5 inch high-resolution color LCD with monochrome electronic viewfinder (EVF)

Digital photo mode records stills to tape

Built-in light, image stabilizer

Comes with BP-911K battery pack

ASIN: B00008DHSX

Product Description

The View from the Top! Canon's new ES8600 Hi8 camcorder is the top of its class. The top quality Canon zoom lens, a large color LCD view screen, a top-notch feature set and your imagination are perfect partners for capturing stunning video wherever you go. The view from the top has always been the best, now the ES8600 makes it better. The ES8600's powerful 22x zoom lens transforms distant scenes into dramatic close ups with absolutely no loss of image quality. The Extra Long Digital Zoom magnifies up to 800x, revealing details too distant to be seen by the naked eye.

Amazon.com Product Description

Hi8 technology has been ignored lately (February 2003) because of the digital revolution, but price-conscious buyers can still find great picture quality and feature-laden Hi8 camcorders, and the Canon ES8600 is such an example. Some of its many features include image stabilization, built-in video light, time-base corrector for a more accurate picture, and digital effects.

Lens
The ES8600's powerful 22x optical zoom lens transforms distant scenes into dramatic close-ups with absolutely no loss of image quality. The extra-long digital zoom magnifies to 800x, revealing details too distant to be seen by the naked eye.

Canon's exclusive FlexiZone AF-AE (autofocus-autoexposure) functions keep you concentrated on the action rather than on trying to find the ideal setting for each moment. Simply use the FlexiZone controller to align the FlexiZone in the viewfinder with your subject, and you'll get perfect focus and exposure anywhere within the frame.

More Features
Give variety and impact to your shots by adding a variety of digital effects, including art, black and white, fade, sepia, negative, mirror, mosaic, 16:9, cinema, strobe, ghost--and all at the touch of a button.

A high-quality image-stabilization system corrects camera shake instantly, giving you smooth, stable pictures. It enables you to record shake-free images, even on telephoto shots without a tripod.

Other features include:

Photo mode lets you record still images with sound onto the tape for approximately 7 seconds
The time-base corrector digitally processes the video signal for a more stable picture, ensuring better playback for viewing or copying
The tape-analyzing system analyzes the characteristics of each tape you use and adjusts the recording signal to that most appropriate for each tape

Inputs and Outputs
The standard RCA input-output and cable are included so you can hook the camcorder to a TV for convenient viewing or a VCR for dubbing to regular VHS.

Contents and Power
This package contains the ES8600 camcorder, battery pack (model BP-911K), shoulder strap, power adapter (model CA-550), and AV cable. The ES8600 can record up to 14 hours continuously (using just the viewfinder) when using two BP-945 battery packs attached to an optional CH-910 dual battery charger-holder.

Customer Reviews:

Love it!!.......2003-08-26

I bought this camera to replace a 9 year old Sony camcorder that stopped working (we're not talking about 9 yrs of heavy use either). I must say, this Canon is wonderful and so much easier to use!! My biggest complaint with the Sony camcorder was when I had to hook the camera up to the VCR to convert my videos to VHS tape. It was truely a pain. This Canon camcorder is simple to convert to VHS tapes. The price is great and I definitely recommend this camcorder!!

Product Description

15 minute digital answering machine / Handset speakerphone / Expandable to 4 total handsets / Dual caller ID with 50 name & number caller ID memory Call Timer Conferencing (for multi-handset systems) English, Spanish, French Setup Menu Dial-in-base Clearspeak Speakerphone in base Flash Handset Volume Control Headset Compatible (2.5mm jack) Intercom Last 5 Number Redial Lighted Display Lighted Keypad Mute On-Hook Dialing Page Selectable Ringer Tones Wireless-Network Friendly 50 Name & Number Caller ID History - Subscription to Caller-ID service required tro use this feature Caller ID & Call Waiting Capable with service from your phone carrier Display Dial 15 Minutes of Digital Recording Time on integrated TAD Call Screening & Intercept Memo Remote Access Variable Speed Playback

Customer Reviews:

Defective Buttons.......2007-08-24

We have always have AT&T phones and enjoyed the excellent quality of their brand. However, we purchased the E5655 model, and were very disappointed. Within 4 months of buying the model, various buttons stopped working. For example, we would have to search all over the house to find the phone that had a working 5 button. It was very frustrating to say the least. On the phone that came with this base, the 9 button was defective. If there was ever an emergency, we would have had to run to the other side of the house in search of a working phone. This kind of quality in a phone this pricey is completely ridiculous. I wouldn't recommend this product to anyone.

However, the call quality was exceptional, and the speakerphone on the base really came in handy while the buttons were still working.

Cordless Phones.......2007-06-27

We liked our system so much that we gifted another to a friend. Not cheap, but we don't buy that many phones to not want them right.

AT&T Cordless Digital Phones.......2007-03-25

This product only received 4 stars rather than 5 because I had ordered six expandable cordless digital phones (I have two base sets and two different telephone numbers) and one had to be returned as being defective (it did not hold a charge). However the replacement arrived and all are excellent phones. The quality of sound is superior to any I have previously owned (compared to Uniden in particular). I strongly recommend this as a terrific cordless phone. In fact, I also know that Hammacher-Schlemmer named this the best cordless phone. I agree.

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Cables To Go SCRIBBLER TABLET PC 1240W 33 WH ( 30165 )

Manufacturer: CABLES TO GO
ProductGroup: Personal Computer
Binding: Personal Computers

Notebooks | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B0000CC746

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BenQ FP767V2 17" LCD Monitor with Speakers(White/Silver)

Manufacturer: BenQ
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

All Monitors | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
17-Inch | LCD | Monitors & Projectors | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
Product Features:

1,280 x 1,024 maximum resolution, 0.264 mm dot pitch

140-degree horizontal and 120-degree vertical viewing angles

450:1 contrast ratio, 260-nit brightness, 16 ms response time

Integrated speakers; wall mountable

PC and Mac compatible; 3-year warranty

ASIN: B0001U9UI2

Product Description

A modern design, integrated multimedia speakers and super-fast 16ms response time, make the BenQ FP767-v2 the ultimate choice for the discerning user who requires a full-featured LCD monitor without compromising performance or style. Ideal for any application where space is limited, the inspirational design of the BenQ FP767-v2, combined with its ultra-high 500:1 contrast ratio, produces an all-encompassing display of vibrant colors and rich textures for an uncompromised duet of multimedia and desktop video performance.

Product Description

Epson has earned a strong reputation for first-class inkjet printers, which offer an outstanding combination of quality, reliability and value for money. However, unless these highly engineered products are complemented by Epson consumables to match, users cannot expect to fully capitalize on their investment. Epson understands that printing is a process, with printer, inks and paper working together to offer the ultimate in quality output. With this in mind, each of Epson consumables features innovative design, meticulous development, precision manufacture and rigorous quality control, ensuring that the hardware continues to offer optimum performance throughout a long, trouble-free, working life.

Product Description

Special moments may come and go, but with Canon's ZR-series camcorders you can capture and relive those sunny days at the beach, casual strolls through crisp fall foliage and family-packed holiday celebrations with brilliant clarity. Smoothly conforming to the contour of your hand, the ZR series camcorders feature the ultimate in Canon design and functionality, allowing you to effortlessly capture once-in-a-lifetime moments whenever and wherever they happen.Offering exceptional value, easy operation, and outstanding performance, Canon's ZR80 camcorder can turn even every day occasions into milestones you can cherish forever.

Customer Reviews:

Terrible.......2007-09-05

I bought a ZR80 about 3 years ago. It really seemed the perfect camera for me, new mommy who wants to record all the baby stuff. I got lovely videos and everything worked perfectly for almost 2 years. Suddenly, the screen started to appear black. It would record only the sound but not the image. It worked randomly, sometimes it would record the image, sometimes it just wouldn't..... very frustrating and disappointing! I have read other reviews stating similar problems. I will never get another Canon camera, as I don't plan to replace it every 2 years!!

Don't buy, camera doesn't last!!.......2007-08-30

We got this camera 3-years ago as a baby shower gift. The camera does not have high quality video indoors, the battery life is really short (lasts only about 30 minutes after being fully charged), and we ended up with the black screen of death (see reviews for Samsung SCD23 MiniDV Camcorder with 2.5 LCD). I would expect a video camera to last much longer than 3-years. I'm very disapointed with this camera and would not recommend it to anyone.

Great for the price.......2007-08-19

Canon recalled this item for a faulty CCD, the symptoms of which are static or no image at all recording to the tape. After about 15 hours of use I ran into this problem and was pretty bummed out, but after checking the Canon website I noticed that they had recalled the product and were offering free repairs (and free shipping). So, if it breaks, check the site, and send it in!

I've used this camcorder for home movies, school projects, and short video profiles. I now use a more professional 3CCD camcorder for my projects, but I keep this little one around as a backup, or use it for situations where portability is important. It has served me very well in the 4+ years I have owned it, but does have a few drawbacks.

Pro's:
-Good picture for a 1-chip portable camcorder
-Decent audio for an internal microphone (zoom out and get as close to your subject as possible for better audio, or get a wide-angle lens for best results)
-Feels solid
-Manual modes; white balance, focus, shutter speed
-Decent night shot
-Syncs and imports perfectly with editing software (like iMovie)

Con's
-No external mic input (this is my only "real" complaint)
-Loud bass records static (doesn't do concerts very well)
-Lens cap falls off way too easily
-Faulty CCD, but free repair

They sell on eBay for about 50 bucks, and even 4 or 5 years after its release, it's an overall good buy.

worst vacation camcorder EVER!!!!!!!!!.......2007-08-10

I took it to europe thinking I would get great video, instead I arrive at London and it says SORRY NO LIGHT SOURCE FOUND. Ever since then it has been pitch black vido and picture. Even though it says it has a warranty, they say I broke it no refunds. DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY, GET JVC!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STAY AWAY FROM THIS SERIES!!!!!!!!.......2006-11-27

I wanted to make really good movies at a low cost. My first camcorder was a samsung hi8 camcorder but I wanted a DV camcorder for a low price so I purchased the Canon ZR80. I was satisfied at first. I loved the effects and picture quality outdoors. The indoor quality was really bad. The nightshot or lowlight mode makes the picture brighter but more grainier and slow frame rate. After 1/2 a year it had problems connecting to my computer. Canon repaired it. After 1 year and a half, the camcorder died on me. I read other reviews and other people complained of other or similar models in the ZR series dying after the 1 year warranty was up. This was ridiculous. I am never going with Canon again. It died during the summer so I'm getting the Panasonic GS300 for christmas. DON'T BUY A CANON ZR CAMCORDER!!!!!!!!!!

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Strong, sturdy and reliable, the 3046 tripod is the ideal studio tripod. The geared center column has a non roll-back feature and has a threaded 3/8" mount on the bottom of the column to allow low-angle shots. Tandem leg design, built-in spirit level and rubber feet with retractable spikes.

Bogen - Manfrotto Extension Leg Set for 3046 & 3051, adds 19" to Tripod Height

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Bogen - Manfrotto Extension Leg Set for 3046 & 3051, adds 19" to Tripod Height

Manufacturer: Bogen Imaging
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Extenstion legs for 3046 and 3051 tripods. Adds 19" to tripod height. Set of three.

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