COMM: LiteOn LVW 5005 & LVW 5045

[Shaw Goh \(NetPlus Micro Computers\)]

LiteOn LVW 5005 Set Top DVD Recorder 2 Only
Clearance $309
LiteOn LVW 5045 Set Top DVD & 160Gb HDD Recorder 3 Only Clearance
$689


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NetPlus Micro Computers
ABN 16 082 249 241
3 Hector Street (W), Osborne Park, WA, 6017
Ph: 08 9242 7288
Fax: 08 9242 7299
http://www.netplus.com.au
sales@netplus.com.au
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[Uncle Bully]

"Shaw Goh (NetPlus Micro Computers)" <shaw@netplus.com.au> wrote in message
news:42df4a57$1@quokka.wn.com.au...
> LiteOn LVW 5005 Set Top DVD Recorder 2
> Only Clearance $309
> LiteOn LVW 5045 Set Top DVD & 160Gb HDD Recorder 3 Only Clearance
> $689
>

Just did some quick research on the web and found reviews such as:

Strengths: Point-and-click recording to HD is a breeze.

Weaknesses: Unit has continuous problems with audio/video sync.

Summary: Programs recorded to hard drive start out fine, but as show
progresses, audio and video begin to slip out of sync. By the end of a
2-hour program, audio and video are often off by 2 seconds.

What is your return policy with cases like these?

[Ext User(NetPlus Micro Computers \(Shaw Goh\))]

"Uncle Bully" <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.Remove> wrote in message
news:42df7aba$0$8417$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au ...
>
> "Shaw Goh (NetPlus Micro Computers)" <shaw@netplus.com.au> wrote in
> message news:42df4a57$1@quokka.wn.com.au...
>> LiteOn LVW 5005 Set Top DVD Recorder 2
>> Only Clearance $309
>> LiteOn LVW 5045 Set Top DVD & 160Gb HDD Recorder 3 Only Clearance
>> $689
>>
>
> Just did some quick research on the web and found reviews such as:
>
> Strengths: Point-and-click recording to HD is a breeze.
>
> Weaknesses: Unit has continuous problems with audio/video sync.
>
> Summary: Programs recorded to hard drive start out fine, but as show
> progresses, audio and video begin to slip out of sync. By the end of a
> 2-hour program, audio and video are often off by 2 seconds.
>
> What is your return policy with cases like these?


Same policy as all else... Full Credit Refund within 7 days, then normal
warranty conditions. I will be getting the 5045 myself and will test it and
report. There does seem to be some varying reports - but one thing for
sure - it is at a great price.

[Ext User(Brian Rusten)]

"Uncle Bully" <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.Remove> wrote in message
news:42df7aba$0$8417$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au ...
(snip)
> Summary: Programs recorded to hard drive start out fine, but as show
> progresses, audio and video begin to slip out of sync. By the end of a
> 2-hour program, audio and video are often off by 2 seconds.
(snip)

Interesting. I've got a 5045, and I've never had an audio sync problem.

Was that a local review?

[Ext User(Uncle Bully)]

"Brian Rusten" <brusten@optushome.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "Uncle Bully" <wakeupcall@optushome.com.au.Remove> wrote in message
> news:42df7aba$0$8417$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au ...
> (snip)
>> Summary: Programs recorded to hard drive start out fine, but as show
>> progresses, audio and video begin to slip out of sync. By the end of a
>> 2-hour program, audio and video are often off by 2 seconds.
> (snip)
>
> Interesting. I've got a 5045, and I've never had an audio sync problem.
>
> Was that a local review?

US I think. But I've read reviews form othe rmodels and there seems to be a
few sync problems with these HDD recorders. Mostly sporadic complaints, but
still a lot more then you ever get with crappy old VHS