Consumer Mags list of problem DVD players/recorders

[joepic]

The most recent edition of a major consumer reporting magazine tested a number of standalone DVD players and recorders that had problems playing burned DVDs. Among them:

Panasonic DVD-RV32K (wouldn't play DVD+RW)
Toshiba SD-2800 (wouldn't play DVD+RW)
Sampo DVE-631CF (wouldn't play DVD-RW)
Zenith XBV243 (wouldn't play DVD+R or DVD+RW)
Go-Video DVR4250 (wouldn't play DVD+R or DVD+RW)
Sanyo DVW-5000 (wouldn't play DVD+R or DVD+RW)
Toshiba SD-V280U (wouldn't play DVD+RW)

Additionally, there is apparently a recall/notice on Pioneer DVD recorders and DVD-R/RW drives. The problem listed was not being able to read new recordable DVDs resulting in units locking up and overheating. The recall is for 1 million recorders sold since 2001 including DVR-A03, DVR-A04, DVR-103, DVR-104, DVR-7000, and PRV-9000. Apparently, you can get a firmware fix at www.pioneerelectronics.com or by calling 1-800-421-1623.

This maybe talking about the firmware upgrades many folks have done on their Pioneer already.

[Eug]

None of the players listed are guaranteed to work with the formats listed. In fact, it is not surprising at all that the Panasonic and Toshiba units don't support +RW. It's their competitor.

And it sounds like they're just talking about the Pioneer firmware update.