DVD Player/Burners?
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Fleet Mechanic
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DVD Player/Burners?
Any of you have one of those new DVD players that also burn from either the VCR or camcorder? Which one, and how do you like it? What was the cost?
I've got hours of DVC tapes of my kid, as well as a host of other stuff on VHS and at the cost of DV tapes for the camcorder (my wife so far refuses to re-use the DV cassetes even after I transfer to VHS) I figure I can easily pay for a DVD burner within 6 months.
I do not yet have a PC that'd handle the job, and won't have the $$ for a while for that.
Thanks for any input, no pu intended.
Erik
I've got hours of DVC tapes of my kid, as well as a host of other stuff on VHS and at the cost of DV tapes for the camcorder (my wife so far refuses to re-use the DV cassetes even after I transfer to VHS) I figure I can easily pay for a DVD burner within 6 months.
I do not yet have a PC that'd handle the job, and won't have the $$ for a while for that.
Thanks for any input, no pu intended.
Erik
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I've got a Pioneer DVR-633H and like it. Paid a little over $400.00 CDN for it. 160GB hard drive and it burns dual layer discs. Only downsides; burns only -R/RW, and the TV guide is annoying but can be disabled. I've been using a Pioneer DVD burner in my PC since 01 so the -R/RW only doesn't bother me.
I have used a LG LRH-539 and took it back the next day due to improper operation.
I have used a LG LRH-539 and took it back the next day due to improper operation.
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So what is the most important feature? HD capacity, "dual layering",or the formats like + or - R/RW. I haven't had time to start research (until now).
Costco has an off brand "Lite-On" (which I now recall I bought a CD Burner for my PC from them I wasn't thrilled with) for $100USD, and Frys Electronics has a Panasonic or Sony with a bunch of Format capacities for $150. Don't know about memory or buffering if that is an issue.
Thanks Furball.
Costco has an off brand "Lite-On" (which I now recall I bought a CD Burner for my PC from them I wasn't thrilled with) for $100USD, and Frys Electronics has a Panasonic or Sony with a bunch of Format capacities for $150. Don't know about memory or buffering if that is an issue.
Thanks Furball.
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Not sure of my burner, came with the laptop, but it burns/reads ANYTHING, and i will say, if you do not need the dual layer burner, then don't get it. I use Memorex dvd+r dl, and they are usually about $3-5 a dvd. Only good thing about those are for, ahem, "backing up" movies i own, some will not fit onto a regular dvd (which i get on sale, memorex dvd-r, 100pack for $30) without losing some quality. Of course, I like my movies with all extras, and i watch some with commentary, so I like the extra space. Also, if you will be "backin up" dvd seasons, they generally need the double layers. You can use regular, but may noitce the loss of quality watching it on a big screen tv (anything over 27"). just my thoughts, I would prolly not go out and buy a dual layer burner though.
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Some of them are exactly like a VCR, except you use blank DVD's and record directly to the DVD blank, some of these have limited editing capabilities. Others are like a VCR but have a hard drive to store recordings on and you can store hundreds of hours of video on them, then edit - cut, join, etc. and then burn your capture to a DVD. I'd say that the best feature is that all the features work properly. 
I'd say the ones that are $100.00 don't have a HD, but you never know.
I'd say the ones that are $100.00 don't have a HD, but you never know.
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I have a Panasonic, DMR-ES30V, $300.00. I got it to transfer my VHS tapes to DVDs and it will also work with my HI8 camcorder. It takes DVD-+ disks. I'm a bit technically challenged so most of the features covered in the 72 pages of instructions are wasted on me but it has a one button transfer that works for my use. I've misplaced the instructions but it will do just about anything one would need it for as far as editing, etc. .......... IMO..
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I've got two Panasonic DVD recorders. One, a DMR-E50 and the other, a DMR-E55. Both are pretty similar but, as long as they do what I want, that's fine. I primarily use them for recording a tv show I might not be able to see or to transfer a VHS tape to DVD, which I'm doing as I speak. I've got a slew of hockey fight tapes and am in the process of transferring them to DVD. Lasts longer and takes less space in the cabinet. Trouble is, both machines only do DVD-R or DVD-Ram. I use the RAM ones to do tv shows, since they're reusable. I use the -R to put permanent stuff on them. Of course, since I got both machines, Panasonic came out with one that is cheaper and can record and play all the recording formats. Also, the bad thing about the RAM's is that they only play on compatible players. That can be a hassle if you have something other than a Panasonic to play it on.
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Good starting points, thanks. Guess I'll have to do my homework on CNET or something. Sounds like I'd be happier with a higher end model to do editing 
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I'll remember to repost when I figure things out.
($$).I'll remember to repost when I figure things out.
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