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Thomson SA DRC8335 DVD recorder/ VCR combo

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Thomson SA DRC8335 DVD recorder/ VCR combo
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1.5 out of 5.0 stars 17 Ratings (15 Reviews)

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    what a rip-off. buyer beware!

    By Achunka  Sep 8, 2007 | 3 out of 3 found this Thomson SA DRC8335 review helpful

    Pros: tv guardian and digital tuner

    Cons: doesn't work for dvds or vhs tapes

    OK. I had the same problems that the other reviewer did- but my family went through 3 of these units in just under 3 months, returning the FINAL one last evening. The tv guardian was superb, which is what we bought this for, as was the digital tuner ...(a nice surprise as I did not even know what that was. LOL). I had wanted to be able to play our Disney VHS tapes and not replace them, as the kids are almost grown. The vcr never worked- not on any of the 3 units I brought home. I called RCA, they were rude and totally not concerned about it, and told me simply to take it back and get another one... that quote "no one else has complained about this defect but you". I don't buy it. (sorry, pun) The DVD recorder would freeze constantly and I had to actually shut power off by unplugging it from the wall as it would not turn off no matter what. Then I would record a 2 hr show and save it, only to find that it had 'disappeared' after I put it back in to watch it later. It would then say "bad disk". Of 50 DVDs, over 1/3rd were ruined after recording and finalizing, only to see 'bad disc' when put back in. No rhyme or reason for which discs worked and which didn't. What a nightmare! AVOID. you will save yourself some frustration and lots of money on ruined DVDs. RCA does not care and has not helped in any way when notified. Read more Less

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    Shameful run around again & again

    By nancy  Jan 22, 2009

    Pros: RCA's PAST reputation.

    Cons: Totally unreliable product

    This model is a disaster. We're on number 5 and it bombed out too. Jammed tapes, stalled dvds, poor quality recording, mystery clock changes,timer & remote problems. Requested to talk to a supervisor on many occasions and must wait for them to ca...ll me back. The last machine I returned, resulted in me receiving 8 units. Co run by fools. CS is out of the country too!!!! Can't get my $ back. Read more Less

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    By JamesH  Nov 8, 2008

    Pros: good when it works

    Cons: 2 defective

    I returned the second defective unit for replacement and was billed for repair service after I was informed that a replacement would be sent by the end of the month. Still hassling with the off-shore voice!

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    Run Around Rip Off

    By B  Oct 2, 2008

    Pros: None

    Cons: THOMPSON (RCA)

    Have spent many hours on the phone, promised replacemnts, refunds. You call the Phillipines. Get the run around. They have my unit, and cannot order a replacement until the warehouse tells them they have stock. They do not know when they will get sto...ck - so it may never get ordered. So after more pushing I got a name and a committment to get doubel my purchase price back if I faxed my reciept. I woudl be hearing back from a buy-back specialist in 3-5 days of faxing my receipt. Then it is supposed to be 6-8 weeks to cut me my check. I called the offices in Indiana (US) and got to the legal department. We'll se where it goes. Read more Less

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    vhs/dvd model 8335

    By frank  Sep 4, 2008

    Pros: none

    Cons: worst piece of junk

    Purchased from WalMart December 2008. Vhs side would not record. Returned to RCA/Thomson June 21, 2008 for a replacement. Still waiting for that replacement. Constant excuses . Told 4 times it had been sent. What a ripoff. I will never purchase RCA a...gain. Read more Less

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    I'm with Spawnmod

    By Mary  Aug 21, 2008

    Pros: Was able to burn a couple of dvds

    Cons: everything else

    I'm with spawnmod. Purchased early 08 and was able to watch and burn a couple of DVDs of old movies, but has been flashing "hello" for about 4 months. I think I could have taken the movies to professional copiers for less than the cost ...of this unit. After a move I finally found the owners manual and under trouble shooting, it said to hold the on/standby button down for 10 seconds and it did give me the "time of day," but when I tried to open the dvd drawer it locked up again. Wish I'd seen the reviews before I bought it, Read more Less

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    Buyer Beware

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 6, 2008

    Pros: Can't think of any

    Cons: Defective unit/ replacement unit defective as well

    We returned our first defective unit only to have yet another defective unit sent in its place. When we then asked for a refund, we were told that they do not refund purchase price, but can continue to send replacement units. Looks like a scam to me.

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    Died after 5 months with "hello"

    By Spawn  Jun 21, 2008

    Pros: None

    Cons: Slow, Lousy Quality, Tape playback loses sync with sound

    Purchased product having had prior satisfaction with RCA products. This unit is making me question that decision. Tape playback after a period of time loses sync with sound for the picture - something I have never seen before with a VCR. DVD recordin...g/playback is extremely painful when trying to fast forward through commercials or scenes - the 'preview' screen seems to trail behind where it actually is by far. After 5 months of use started getting the "Hello" message resulting in the unit being completely inop - just like MANY postings for this same POS. I would recommend against anyone buying this garbage. I will buy a different brand of product the next time. Read more Less

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    Never worked

    By Yahoo! Shopping User  May 29, 2008

    Pros: None

    Cons: Everything

    We built a new house and purchased several DVD players. This was the only model like this one we bought, thankfully. It was several months after it was hooked up that we actually attempted to use it. It simply flashed "hello"- wouldn't ...turn on...wouldn't do anything. We've already thrown away the box, so I doubt it could be returned to Wal-Mart. Money thrown away. Read more Less

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    Terrible disappointment

    By Danny  Apr 10, 2008

    Pros: Digital tuner, onscreen directions, many features, price

    Cons: poor workmanship,

    Bought this from Walmart on 3/8/08 returned it 4/9/08. I used it in my home office. In the month that I had it I recorded several DVDs all succesfully. I never had a problem playing factory DVDs or ones I had recorded myself. I also tranfered video f...rom my camcorder to DVD. I had never used the VCR at all. The first time I put a tape in it the transport was completely dead. It would not pull the tape into position or eject it. I had to remove the cover to gently lift the tape up and out of the machine. I would have written the best review ever...but the VCR was a main reason for the purchase (transferring old home movies etc). I wanted to exchange the unit but I found Walmart has pulled the model from their shelves (too many returns??) Now I'm having a problem finding a replacement with all the features of this model. Reading all the reviews here and elsewhere you should make certain your dealer has a good return policy...you may well need it. Read more Less

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