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Large Farva
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 4:42 am Post subject:
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Thinking about picking up a standalone DVD recorder to capture the stuff I
don't want to take the time to do with the computer.
I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for $198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that the
$100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders?
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mozark
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Large Farva
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 9:54 pm Post subject:
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"mozark" <mozzie22@cozy.org> wrote in message
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| Quote: | I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for
$198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that
the $100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders?
First, NEVER buy at Wal-Mart.
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I like WalMart because if I buy something there and I don't like it for
whatever reason or it breaks all I have to do is take it back and get my
money back or an exchange..receipt or not. In warranty or not.
Say what you want about Walmart, but try that at BestBuy/CircuitCity/any
e-tailer.
Yeah I'm sure it's nice..really. I'd love to have it. But what do I get for
that extra $150? If I have something I want to do a REALLY nice transfer of,
I have a computer with a DVD burner that will run circles around a
standalone, I just want something simple to dump a VHS onto a DVD for when I
don't need nice menus or editing or the fancy stuff I do with the computer.
I just want a DVD version of my VHS..so why should I get that $250 recorder
instead of a $100 recorder? Seriously..I know nothing about standalones
other than I need it to do DVD-R and I don't need a hard drive in it. |
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Graham
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:34 pm Post subject:
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In message <yBSAe.21770$eM6.10262@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net>
"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote:
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| Quote: | Yeah I'm sure it's nice..really. I'd love to have it. But what do I get for
that extra $150? If I have something I want to do a REALLY nice transfer of,
I have a computer with a DVD burner that will run circles around a
standalone, I just want something simple to dump a VHS onto a DVD for when I
don't need nice menus or editing or the fancy stuff I do with the computer.
I just want a DVD version of my VHS..so why should I get that $250 recorder
instead of a $100 recorder?
In that case. buy the Lite-On 5006 |
Cheers!
--
Graham
My Website - http://www.thedeathzone.free-online.co.uk |
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Large Farva
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:44 pm Post subject:
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"Graham" <thedoctor@thedeathzone.free-online.co.uk> wrote in message
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| Quote: | In message <yBSAe.21770$eM6.10262@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net
"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote:
[super mega snip]
Yeah I'm sure it's nice..really. I'd love to have it. But what do I get
for
that extra $150? If I have something I want to do a REALLY nice transfer
of,
I have a computer with a DVD burner that will run circles around a
standalone, I just want something simple to dump a VHS onto a DVD for
when I
don't need nice menus or editing or the fancy stuff I do with the
computer.
I just want a DVD version of my VHS..so why should I get that $250
recorder
instead of a $100 recorder?
In that case. buy the Lite-On 5006
Cheers!
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But WHY? Tell me why I should buy it? Does it make recordings that look $100
better than the iLo/Lite-On unit that Walmart sells? It's only $50 less than
that Toshiba...why not go for the Toshiba? |
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nolsar
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 10:55 pm Post subject:
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Buy the cheapest, all electronics these days are built cheap,unless you`re
buying really high-end at very high prices.
the only difference between a $250 toshiba and a $100 classic or whatever is
the brand name (toshiba to classic).I bet if you were to open up the 2,the
parts would be almost identical.
"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote in message
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"Graham" <thedoctor@thedeathzone.free-online.co.uk> wrote in message
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In message <yBSAe.21770$eM6.10262@newsread3.news.atl.earthlink.net
"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote:
[super mega snip]
Yeah I'm sure it's nice..really. I'd love to have it. But what do I get
for
that extra $150? If I have something I want to do a REALLY nice
transfer
of,
I have a computer with a DVD burner that will run circles around a
standalone, I just want something simple to dump a VHS onto a DVD for
when I
don't need nice menus or editing or the fancy stuff I do with the
computer.
I just want a DVD version of my VHS..so why should I get that $250
recorder
instead of a $100 recorder?
In that case. buy the Lite-On 5006
Cheers!
But WHY? Tell me why I should buy it? Does it make recordings that look
$100
better than the iLo/Lite-On unit that Walmart sells? It's only $50 less
than
that Toshiba...why not go for the Toshiba?
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Justin
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Tue Jul 12, 2005 11:34 pm Post subject:
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I would suggest you get one with a hard drive. You'll never have to worry
about having a blank dvd installed when you want to record a show.
"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Thinking about picking up a standalone DVD recorder to capture the stuff I
don't want to take the time to do with the computer.
I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for $198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that the
$100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders? |
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Joe
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 12:56 am Post subject:
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"mozark" <mozzie22@cozy.org> wrote:
| Quote: | I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for
$198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that
the $100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders?
First, NEVER buy at Wal-Mart.
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A what? it seems like too many crazy people using internet <g>
To save some sale tax or few bucks then it would make sense, but why have
to get some specific one? |
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Alpha
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:38 am Post subject:
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"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:ZyDAe.1983$oZ.1239@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
| Quote: | Thinking about picking up a standalone DVD recorder to capture the stuff I
don't want to take the time to do with the computer.
I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for
$198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that
the $100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders?
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Contrary to what some people say, there are rather big differences in the
quality of recording on DVD recorders. This is connected to the type of
noise filtering, the quality of the Analog to Digital Conversion
(particularly the quality re the tuner for cable), etc. However, price does
not map to quality, necessarily.
There are a large number of complaints about the reliability of the Ilo 500x
model.
Panasonic or Pioneer (the Panasonic AD conversion is superior, IMO). |
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Alpha
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 2:39 am Post subject:
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As a postscript, you can always get the cheapest unit, find out if you like
it, and return it if not. That is another way to think. |
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Frank
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:18 am Post subject:
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That Toshiba recorder cant do DVD+R/RW discs. Plus you cant record from HBO
and most premium channels because of copy protection |
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Ken Maltby
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
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"Frank" <nospam@email.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | That Toshiba recorder cant do DVD+R/RW discs. Plus you cant record from
HBO
and most premium channels because of copy protection
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Another approach is to consider the refurbished market. I
use an RCA DRC8000N which has component (Y Pb Pr)
output and makes great DVD+RWs. It uses the Philips
SAA7118H A/D chip and has a built-in TBC that improves
the copy of taped material. It has digital audio outputs, both
coax and optical.
It also has an RF tuner and can use the "Guide Plus+"
data. It came with IR cables to control Cable and Satellite
boxes. (I have a DirecTiVo and don't use the tuner)
(One caveat for this unit though, I never got it to consistently
make DVD+R disks. I didn't try very hard and only used a
couple of different media, as I just use the unit to record to
DVD+RW which I bring to my PC for authoring with a
better menu and to be recorded onto a printed DVD-R.)
You might find a similar unit, that matches your needs, for
about the $145 I paid for mine, or even less.
Luck;
Ken |
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Joe
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:41 am Post subject:
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"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Thinking about picking up a standalone DVD recorder to capture the stuff I
don't want to take the time to do with the computer.
I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for $198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that the
$100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders?
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I don't own any, and if I do then I may not have more than one to share
the difference experience. And if you have the time to mess around with
your head, you may want to stop by www.videohelp.com to read all the end
users reports/feedbacks.
Yes, I did try to read several time but it has way too much info that
causes more headache, and more difficult to chose <g> |
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Alpha
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 11:28 am Post subject:
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"Ken Maltby" <kmaltby@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
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"Frank" <nospam@email.com> wrote in message
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That Toshiba recorder cant do DVD+R/RW discs. Plus you cant record from
HBO
and most premium channels because of copy protection
Another approach is to consider the refurbished market. I
use an RCA DRC8000N which has component (Y Pb Pr)
output and makes great DVD+RWs. It uses the Philips
SAA7118H A/D chip and has a built-in TBC that improves
the copy of taped material. It has digital audio outputs, both
coax and optical.
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THe TBC and digital filtering anc connectivity is standard now on almost all
mainstream units. |
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Z Man
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Wed Jul 13, 2005 4:20 pm Post subject:
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"Large Farva" <none@nospam.com> wrote in message
news:ZyDAe.1983$oZ.1239@newsread2.news.atl.earthlink.net...
| Quote: | Thinking about picking up a standalone DVD recorder to capture the stuff I
don't want to take the time to do with the computer.
I'll cut to the chase and use WalMart as an example..they have an iLo
(LiteOn or Cyberhome..whichever) for $98 and Pioneer and Panasonic for
$198.
Basically..other than build quality..what do the $200 recorders do that
the $100 recorder can't? Any good forms dealing with these recorders?
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The feature set could be different. I wanted a machine that also had a VCR,
to eliminate one component, ease connections, and enable me to transfer old
VHS tapes to DVD. Another feature I wanted was media flexibility. My machine
can record to DVD+-R/RW. You might even want DVD-RAM. Lastly, I needed a
Firewire input for my digital camcorder. Some of the less expensive models
don't have Firewire input. I doubt that picture quality is substantially
different among different brands, but the included features can vary
considerably. |
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