Samsung
DVD-R155 Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
Discover versatile home entertainment with the Samsung DVD-R155, a refurbished DVD Recorder and Digital HDMI Player. This device offers progressive scan video output for crisp images and records in MPEG-2 format, supporting DivX playback for your favorite digital content. It handles multiple DVD formats, including DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, providing up to 8 hours of recording time. Enjoy enhanced audio with Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, plus convenient MP3 playback. Connectivity includes HDMI output and a built-in TV tuner for easy scheduled recordings.
$124.00
Owner Satisfaction
3.2
/ 5
Category Rank
38
/ 49
#38 in DVD Recorders
Price vs Category Average
-52%
Below average
Video D/A Converter (DAC)
1054
/ -Bit/MHz
Who it's for
- Versatile Recording Capability
- Progressive Scan Output
- Simple One-Touch Recording
Who should skip it
- Standard Definition Only
- Quality Degradation in Long Play Modes
- Mechanical Reliability Concerns
Key Specs
Video D/A Converter (DAC)
10-Bit/54MHz
Progressive scan output
Yes
Recording format
MPEG-2
Playback formats
DivX, MP3
Supported Optical Disc Recording
DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
Dimensions (WxDxH)
430 x 240 x 49 mm
Audio decoders
Dolby Digital, DTS
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)
24-bit/96kHz
Features
- Progressive scan for clear video
- Records multiple DVD formats
- Built-in TV tuner for scheduled recordings
- Plays popular DivX video files
- Dolby Digital and DTS audio decoding
- Up to 8 hours recording time
- HDMI output for modern displays
- Includes remote control
What customers say
This DVD recorder initially impressed users with its straightforward operation and solid standard definition recording quality. The progressive scan feature enhanced viewing, and transferring analog sources to digital media was notably easy, making it popular for digitizing collections. However, long-term satisfaction is significantly reduced by reliability concerns. Many users report operational inconsistencies and failures appearing after about a year, often involving disc reading errors or recording problems. A major frustration point is the inconsistent and often frustrating disc finalization process, which is crucial for playback elsewhere. While the initial value was good, the perceived short lifespan and technical hiccups regarding media handling limit its appeal for dependable, long-term archival use.
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