Have an earlier model from TOSHIBA D-R410KU that since early in 2007 to now has not given me any problems. The 1080p upconversion looks great on my 40inch HDTV, but knew that already with the earlier model.I guess that since the other model still works as good as new ,{and I have made a lot of dvds} is the main reason I stayed with TOSHIBA .I had other dvd recorders before TOSHIBA and none lasted as long as the TOSHIBA

The Toshiba DR430KU DVD Recorder does not work as advertised.

"With the DR430, converting and archiving your favorite home movies to DVD is simple. You can also experience your DVD movie collection in near HD quality with the DR430's 1080p up conversion via HDMI. Video up conversion up to 1080p resolution via HDMI takes your current DVDs to a new level, for an amazing viewing experience on today's HDTVs."

The above statement is a Great Deception.

There is only ONE input and that is A/V RCA, which is analog. The device does not have the technical capability to UP convert analog input to digital output. The HDMI output is just for show.

This DR430KU can not UP convert the analog 480i signal to Digital 720 - 1080. HDTV resolution starts at 720. This device displays 720 on its front, but it can not display any resolution greater then 480i because of the single input. I talked to a Toshiba technician and he confirmed that the DR430KU does not... Read more