Posted: 10/24/2004 9:24:15 AM EDT
| Just got my direct TV DVR with tivo, now I guess I need a DVD recorder/player to compliment it. Anyone know what brand/model is best at around $200.00? |
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www.dvdrhelp.com Ratings of a few hundred machines from tens of thousands of people around the world, some of which actually know what they're talking about. I've followed their rankings buying the top analog to digital converter, DVR-R burner, my capture, editing, and authoring software. My set up Panasonic AG-W1 VHS Sony SL HF-600 Betamax JVC XN-V312 DVD/VCD Canopus ADVC-100 Scene Analyzer Live Adobe Premier TMPGEnc Xpress Nero Burning ROM Pioneer DVR-A04/104 The problem with desktop stand alone DVD-R machines is that they record in 1x speed as they're expecting a real time video input. Have a look at the Panasonic DMR-E55 at about $350. I don't think you can find even a POS recorder for $200. |
Not true. WalMart sells the Emerson stand-alone DVD recorder for under $200. Circuit City or Best Buy or most electronic stores sell stand-alone Panasonic DVD recorders for under $300. |
I think the operative word in KA3B's sentence was "want". I wouldn't waste my time or money with a POS Emerson that's going to end up in a land fill in a year. 
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Naw, because the Panasonic is also under $400---more than a hundred dollars under it. |
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The Panasonic DMR-E55S Progressive Scan DVD Recorder, Silver - Records to DVD-RAM and DVD-R Discs Retails for $299.99 The Panasonic DMR-E85HS Progressive-Scan DVD Video Recorder with Built-in 120 GB Hard Disk and TV Guide On ScreenTM - Records to DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs Retails for $599.99 The cheaper one has no hard drive. Why bother getting a DVD recorder if it has no hard drive.
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iLo - that's a name? |
40GB? That's only about 12 hours of video. I can't fit all 18; 1 hr practice sessions, 1.5hr Qualifying Sessions, and 2.5hr F-1 Races, on a 250Gb harddrive. Come on cheap dual layer DVDRs! |
The thing is, I don't believe anyone makes a DirecTV receiver with both tivo AND a DVD burner. You can get a DVD burner with tivo (or just a hard drive with no tivo service) OR a receiver with tivo, but not both. So you are getting the right setup. Like I said, if you wanna spend $200, get the Emerson. It's not a "name" but it will do all right for the price. If you can spend a bit more, get the Panasonic for $299 (last time I saw it at Circuit City, it was on special for $280). |