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AVerMedia EzRecorder HD Video Capture High Definition HDMI Recorder PVR DVR Schedule Recording ER130

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.5
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
158
Old Reviews
51
Unverified
6
Spam Test
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Yes
HDMI
No
VIDEO
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB

Review Analysis - 101 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Ports
 17
splitter, input, hdmi cables, usb port, ezrecorder
+47%
-53%
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" ...  I got around the copyright problem by using a hdmi signal splitter.  ...  "
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" ...  tried the splitter route but still unable to record anything at all  ...  "
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" ...  I tried an HDMI splitter also with no luck.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought an analog to HDMI converter and hooked it up to this. ... Didn't want to deal with USB capture device because of software / hardware requirements.  ...  "
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" ...  I have tried it with and without an HDMI splitter (ViewHD 2 Port 1x2 Powered HDMI Mini Splitter for 1080P & 3D | Model: VHD-1X2MN3D). ... I have tried two usb drives: a 1 tb Western Digital My Passport Ultra and and a 2 tb WD Caviar SE Serial ATA internal drive running in a BlacX SATA USB docking station.  ...  "
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" ...  I ended up buying this, and a storage unit, and a splicer, and 6 more HDMI cables.  ...  "
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" ...  I was shorted a hdmi cable and had to buy one  ...  "
Memory
 13
external, internal, drives, internal hard drive, hdd
+85%
-15%
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" ...  Using 32gb scan disk for video capture, with the option of expanding a larger external HDD.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased a 2TB internal and a 2TB external drive. ... It's a simple operation to transfer from the internal to the external drive and from there to my desktop computer (it has two 3TB drives).  ...  "
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" ...  I also bought a hard drive to hold more recordings.  ...  "
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" ...  USB memory is also possible.  ...  "
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" ...  Storage must be attached - I bought a 1TB external hard drive, the Seagate Backup Plus.  ...  "
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" ...  I put an internal hard drive in it to make it easier to move between locations.  ...  "
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" ...  Very good works nice, makes very large files though  ...  "
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" ...  No internal hard drive (you need external hard drive for recordings)  ...  "
USB
 13
external, drives, usb, internal, usb port
+54%
-46%
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" ...  Using 32gb scan disk for video capture, with the option of expanding a larger external HDD.  ...  "
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" ...  When you transfer the recordings to another drive or computer, name them then.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased a 2TB internal and a 2TB external drive. ... It's a simple operation to transfer from the internal to the external drive and from there to my desktop computer (it has two 3TB drives).  ...  "
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" ...  Connects to HDMI. ... I also bought a hard drive to hold more recordings.  ...  "
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" ...  USB memory is also possible.  ...  "
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" ...  No internal hard drive (you need external hard drive for recordings)  ...  "
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" ...  As long as the source has HDMI out, it can be recorded.  ...  "
Setup
 11
easy, setup, instructions, difficult, trying
+45%
-55%
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" ...  I spent several hours trying to install product and finally sent it back to Amazon.  ...  "
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" ...  I am an old techie and I found this difficult and confusing to connect. ... This was way too difficult to set up a recording schedule.  ...  "
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" ...  Instructions were awful-as clear as MUD!  ...  "
Ease of Use
 11
easy, device, instructions, difficult, user
+55%
-45%
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" ...  User interface isn't great, but gets the job done.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to install. ... Appreciate the program guide and Info.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to set up.  ...  "
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" ...  Ease of use ... Easy to set up  ...  "
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" ...  Just a quick setup pictogram.  ...  "
Resolution
 10
record, fire tv, video, splitter, hdcp
+70%
-30%
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" ...  What a revelation to be able to record HDMI from my PC screen or other device and get quality video. ... for PC, game box, fire stick, chromecast, etc.  ...  "
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" ...  With this, I get great HD quality captures.  ...  "
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" ...  I purchased this device to record HD programs from my Tivo DVR box. ... Ability to record HD programing ... Recordings are huge (15+ GB for 2.5 hr HD recording)  ...  "
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" ...  But you can make it do everything and more that your old VCR would more reliably with more options, and in HD. ... A HD movie runs up to about 15 GB to record.  ...  "
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" ...  On the old Pace RNG 110 Comcast cable box, the EZRecorder records all (except pay) channels without the need for an HDCP splitter/stripper - with the new Xfinity XG1P you'll need a stripper. ... Bitrate: 10,000 kbps  ...  "
Marketplace
 10
amazon, expected, another, returned, response
+70%
-30%
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" ...  Great product, works exactly as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Fortunately Amazon is replacing it for another unit.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as expected.  ...  "
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" ...  Just as described  ...  "
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" ...  (Amazon edited out an URL here.  ...  "

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Specifications

Connectivity
HDMI:  Yes 
Number of USB ports:  2 
USB:  Yes 
Camera
Video:  No 
Yes
HDMI
No
VIDEO
2
NUMBER OF USB PORTS
Yes
USB