Anybody here have a DVD recorder...??s

[jimmytammy]

I have been thinking about all those Disney tapes we have and how easy something can happen to them, so Ive been thinking how a DVD recorder would be nice to preserve those for our personal use. We have a couple that are very rare and hard to find so I definitely want to get those saved. I want even let the kids watch those any more until I can get them on to a DVD.

So with all that in mind I have a couple of questions for those in the know on this subject. First, give me any recommendations on particular brands and their models that you like. I will not hold you at fault if something goes awry, after all, I have to make that final decision. Second, my DW found out about Tivo and replayTV. I understood that this particular model we saw last nite has a hard drive on the back that will hold a few hrs of programming WITHOUT having to record to a DVD that you can replay. Did I understand or misunderstand?

Please help to enlighten me with these things along with any additional info. would be great. I am definitely at entry level.

Thanks
Jimmy

 

[kinlaw6450]

Iburn my VHS movies to VCD (video CD) my DVD plays them just like CD's and its a way cheaper alternative. You have to check your users guide to make sure your DVD plays VCD.

 

[jimmytammy]

Thanks for that tidbit. Didnt realize that such at thing was out there. My DVD player is around 4-5 yrs old so not sure if it has that capability or not. Got to get that users guide and see.

 

[Micca]

Please note that VCD will not provide the same level of quality as DVD. It sure would be a more economical choice, and chances are the quality would be sufficient for your needs. Also be aware that there are several recordable DVD formats which are not compatible. I just read about a Sony unit that will play and record virtually all versions of the format(though not all of the discs burned on the machine will playback on all other DVD players).