Reviews for Samsung DVD-R155 DVD Player/RecorderDVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD-R, CD-RW - DVD Video, MP3, WMA, JPEG, DivX Playback - 1 Discs - Progressive Scan - MPN: DVDR155 
By member:
mg2018
- Jan 2, 2009
Samsung DVD R155 is a good overall recorderStrengths: Clear, Crisp reproductions and does not have Copyright protections for Cable and SAT Weakness: None Users are confusing stand alone DVD recorders with computer DVD burners. Stand Alone recorders prefer 2X, 4X and 8X discs. The faster speed (16X) discs can cause disc errors. Name brand discs are also important when using stand alone discs. Verbatim , Sony, TDK produce good results. I can't say that all Memorex discs are reliable since they have a multitude of overseas production. 100% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
By member:
fstncln
- Sep 6, 2007
A Great ValueStrengths: Lots of features for the price, HDMI upconversion is great! Really good picture quality at longer recording times. Lots of options for connecting to other equipment Weakness: Not the most user friendly manual. Appearance and display brightness only so-so. Lacks a few features that pricier units have but still has what you really need. I bought this to dump shows from a second DISH DVR to DVD so I could free up space on the DVR. It's hi-def so it fill the drive quickly. The Samsung was easy to connect to both the hi-def DISH DVR and the hi-def TV. It allowed me to use higher quality display options than what I was able to use before. It gave me more flexibility and capability to do what i want. It may take a while to figure out how to do exactly what you want but once you do the result is excellent. The upconvert to 1080i is noticeably superior to the 480p output from the DVD player I was using. Overall, I'm very satisfied with it. It suits my needs perfectly. 90% of readers found this review helpful. Did you find it helpful or unhelpful? Top
testseek.com - Oct 22, 2008
Samsung DVD-R155
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TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008
Samsung Dvd-r155
Samsung Dvd-r155 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 2.25 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #12 DVD recorder DVD player of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a... Top 
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A Heartbreaking Machine
Strengths: Inexpensive, excellent reproduction, extremely intuitive to operate
Weakness: Does not work consistently
I have just received a replacement machine from the Repair facility for Samsung. I hope that my earlier review has not encouraged ANYONE to buy this machine. If so, forgive me. My earlier review laid the blame at the feet of the media. Since that time I sent the first machine back and received a replacement (refurbished) unit since this was under an extension of the basic 90 day warranty. I finally got the replacement around the first week of March after sending it in February 5. This was after the Repair dept. "lost" my first unit! I used the replacement machine, using three different types of discs, DVD-R and DVD-RW. It worked one time, then the machine malfunctioned like the old one did. Would not read blank, new media. This double failure has "finished" me as a Samsung apologist as well as a prospective future purchaser. Life is too short. By the way, Samsung's Customer Service would not admit to any excessive problems with the DVD-R155 which they continue to market. My trust in this brand is gone. Sorry.
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Feb 11, 2008
This is a follow-up to my earlier review. Unfortunately the change in the media brand did not work. I contacted the Customer Service dept. of Samsung and after describing my difficulties,the man that I spoke with told me he would extend my Labor warranty of 90 days for another 90 days which would cover my time of ownership. The machine has been sent to Riverdale NJ, their nearest DVD recorder facility for repair. Unfortunately Samsung does not pay for postage (about $14) up but does on the return. According to the Tech, my complaint does not come up regularily so it is probably not a design flaw. Stay tuned!
May 27, 2008
Here is yet another report of my ongoing effort to get a recorder that will work! Guess what, the third time was a charm!! I received and programmed the third, replacement machine and have just begun to use it consistently with excellent results. It accepts all DVDs, both -R and -RW with no problem, even generic. All of the positives mentioned in my earlier review are still true. The only difference today is that the machine will load and record flawlessly. Yeah!
I'm still skeptical regarding the company's customer service and lack of enthusiasm in trying to solve my problem. Good luck to all.
Jul 4, 2008
I am also having the same problem with my samsung dvdr155 dvd recorder. It will not recognize any of the blank discs. It just ejects the dvd and turns itself off. It is only good for playing dvd's. I already had a dvd player I bought it to use as a recorder. Big waste of money. Buyer beware.