New DVD/Hard-Disk Recorder

spiidey · 10-12-2009, 13:35

Parents have seen two options for DVD Recorder:-
[LIST=1][*]Panasonic 90609DMR-EZ4VEBK (or E24) £195.58 inc VAT from CostCo[*]Samsung DVD-SH895M £178.23 inc VAT Hard Disk with 250GB Capacity from CostCo[/LIST]
Their requirements are:-
[LIST][*]Hard Disk functionality (decent size - prob at least 150GB);[*]Freeview (not FreeSat) decoder & EPG;[*]Record to DVD;[*]Record "internally" from VHS to DVD (the Panny does this but doesn't have the hard disk so I think this can immediately be discounted as an option, and it needs to be an "internal" recording - i.e. have a slot for VHS tape to go in, and a slot for DVD to go in - as their existing VHS player is buggered).[/LIST]
Doesn't need to have any HDMI out or HD recordable function although this would be nice for future compatibility.

Probably looking for something that does a combination of the Panny and Samsung above, as neither of those are suitable for their needs as far as I can ascertain (Panny doesn't have Hard Disk, Samsung doesn't have VCR slot).

Any help greatly appreciated.

titcaptain · 10-12-2009, 14:37

Get a Panasonic with hard disc and connect an external VCR cheap or second hand.

Creating dvd's that are vhs quality is of little use unless the VHS material is your own recordings or rarities unavailable on official dvd

Samsung are a budget make and are not in the same league as Panny so avoid if possible

spiidey · 10-12-2009, 16:48

^ Thanks. Any recommendations for a good Panny with decent hard-disk space?

titcaptain · 10-12-2009, 20:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by spiidey

^ Thanks. Any recommendations for a good Panny with decent hard-disk space?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...0477173&sr=8-2

Or you could spend just over £40 less and get one with a 160Gb drive

gemma-the-husky · 10-12-2009, 23:39

personally, i prefer the user interface of sony compared to panasonic

titcaptain · 11-12-2009, 15:05

I prefer Pioneer who also offer a disc cloning feature like a PC that neither Panny or Sony do but Pioneer seem to have dropped out of the sub £400 market at the moment

spiidey · 23-12-2009, 13:13

Still actively pursuing this - recommended models that do the following (i.e. VCR/DVD Combo):-
[LIST][*]Plays VCR's[*]Allows VCR->DVD disk transfer internally within the machine[*]Has a DVD drive[*]Has a Hard Disk drive[/LIST]
Alternatively, recommended models for the following (simpler model):-
[LIST][*]DVD Drive[*]Hard Disk Drive[/LIST]
Many thanks

Do not need 1080p/HD upscaling on either product.

gemma-the-husky · 24-12-2009, 11:20

note that the VCR to DVD connection will not copy copyrighted stuff, I am sure. Personally I wouldnt bother - as already suggested, just copy an external VCR unitl everything is copied, and you will never use the VCR again. - especially when analogue is turned off, and the VCR wont be any use without an external tuner

gomezz · 24-12-2009, 11:25

I would also vote for a Pioneer. But keep the VCR functionality to a separate box for the several reasons already mentioned.

10-12-2009, 13:35	#1
spiidey Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 16,054	New DVD/Hard-Disk Recorder Parents have seen two options for DVD Recorder:- [LIST=1][]Panasonic 90609DMR-EZ4VEBK (or E24) £195.58 inc VAT from CostCo[]Samsung DVD-SH895M £178.23 inc VAT Hard Disk with 250GB Capacity from CostCo[/LIST] Their requirements are:- [LIST][]Hard Disk functionality (decent size - prob at least 150GB);[]Freeview (not FreeSat) decoder & EPG;[]Record to DVD;[]Record "internally" from VHS to DVD (the Panny does this but doesn't have the hard disk so I think this can immediately be discounted as an option, and it needs to be an "internal" recording - i.e. have a slot for VHS tape to go in, and a slot for DVD to go in - as their existing VHS player is buggered).[/LIST] Doesn't need to have any HDMI out or HD recordable function although this would be nice for future compatibility. Probably looking for something that does a combination of the Panny and Samsung above, as neither of those are suitable for their needs as far as I can ascertain (Panny doesn't have Hard Disk, Samsung doesn't have VCR slot). Any help greatly appreciated.

10-12-2009, 14:37	#2
titcaptain Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 408	Get a Panasonic with hard disc and connect an external VCR cheap or second hand. Creating dvd's that are vhs quality is of little use unless the VHS material is your own recordings or rarities unavailable on official dvd Samsung are a budget make and are not in the same league as Panny so avoid if possible

10-12-2009, 16:48	#3
spiidey Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 16,054	^ Thanks. Any recommendations for a good Panny with decent hard-disk space?

10-12-2009, 20:34	#4
titcaptain Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 408	Quote: Originally Posted by spiidey ^ Thanks. Any recommendations for a good Panny with decent hard-disk space? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-DM...0477173&sr=8-2 Or you could spend just over £40 less and get one with a 160Gb drive

10-12-2009, 23:39	#5
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	personally, i prefer the user interface of sony compared to panasonic

11-12-2009, 15:05	#6
titcaptain Inactive Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 408	I prefer Pioneer who also offer a disc cloning feature like a PC that neither Panny or Sony do but Pioneer seem to have dropped out of the sub £400 market at the moment

23-12-2009, 13:13	#7
spiidey Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 16,054	Still actively pursuing this - recommended models that do the following (i.e. VCR/DVD Combo):- [LIST][]Plays VCR's[]Allows VCR->DVD disk transfer internally within the machine[]Has a DVD drive[]Has a Hard Disk drive[/LIST] Alternatively, recommended models for the following (simpler model):- [LIST][]DVD Drive[]Hard Disk Drive[/LIST] Many thanks Do not need 1080p/HD upscaling on either product.

24-12-2009, 11:20	#8
gemma-the-husky Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK Posts: 17,858	note that the VCR to DVD connection will not copy copyrighted stuff, I am sure. Personally I wouldnt bother - as already suggested, just copy an external VCR unitl everything is copied, and you will never use the VCR again. - especially when analogue is turned off, and the VCR wont be any use without an external tuner

24-12-2009, 11:25	#9
gomezz Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Buckingham Posts: 28,590	I would also vote for a Pioneer. But keep the VCR functionality to a separate box for the several reasons already mentioned.

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