Looking for a DVD recorder [Archive]

lwilli201

01-17-08, 03:37 PM

I have been looking for a DVD recorder at a reasonable price ($250 or less) HDMI up-convert to 1080. I have yet to see one that has a good review. Please post your recommendations.

Thanks.

MeSue

01-17-08, 08:06 PM

I have a Philips DVDR3575H and like it just fine. It is a bit higher than your price, but it has a 160GB HDD so I think it's worth the extra cost. (Wal-Mart Price was $298 when I bought mine.) I had one without a hard drive before this one and the drive makes editing a whole lot easier. My old recorder (Magnavox) didn't even last two years of VERY little use, so I would suggest extended warranty on whatever you get. My HR20 recordings through S-video look real nice played back on it.

You can learn more than you'll ever want to know about it in these two threads:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=940657
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=830253

lwilli201

01-17-08, 10:37 PM

Thanks MeSue. I had seen that one. As they go it seems to be one of the better units.

Stuart Sweet

01-21-08, 08:04 AM

I have a Lite-On I bought about 3 years ago now. Quality DVD recorders are getting hard to find, unfortunately the technology didn't really catch on.

Clato

01-21-08, 09:18 AM

I have been looking for a DVD recorder at a reasonable price ($250 or less) HDMI up-convert to 1080. I have yet to see one that has a good review. Please post your recommendations.

Thanks.
at Best Buy, I have a LG (LlIFES Good) RC 199H,
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/432887-REG/LG_Electronics_RC199H_RC199H_DVD_Recorder_and.html

its a cono unit,VCR player/recorder & cd player/DVD player-burner,

it's simple to hookup,operate & works great. I've had mine since Sept 2006.
also with a 24/7 LIVE PERSON, support-help.
clato

bigshew

01-21-08, 03:02 PM

I've had 2 DVD recorders and the lasers started to die after 2.5 to 3 yrs.of moderate use. Keep that in mind when shopping. My next recorder will probably be a cheaper one.

davring

01-21-08, 03:05 PM

I have a Toshiba DR400, under $200.00 at CC about six months ago. No ATSC tuner(I didn't need it) 1080 upconvert, HDMI out, nice machine.

Clato

01-21-08, 04:16 PM

I've had 2 DVD recorders and the lasers started to die after 2.5 to 3 yrs.of moderate use. Keep that in mind when shopping. My next recorder will probably be a cheaper one.

when i buy, some may consider it a waste of $$, but i buy the 2-3 yr (everything covered) warran.

hdtvfan0001

01-21-08, 05:58 PM

I have a Toshiba DR400, under $200.00 at CC about six months ago. No ATSC tuner(I didn't need it) 1080 upconvert, HDMI out, nice machine.
Same here - does a great job...got mine for $99.

mdavej

01-23-08, 03:05 PM

Note that the $99 version available from Costco has the model number D-KR10, which is identical to the D-R400. A nice bonus is that it comes with an HDMI cable. That alone is worth more than the recorder, if you get your cables from circuit city or best buy.

davring

01-23-08, 03:19 PM

Note that the $99 version available from Costco has the model number D-KR10, which is identical to the D-R400. A nice bonus is that it comes with an HDMI cable. That alone is worth more than the recorder, if you get your cables from circuit city or best buy.

I never think to look in COstco for electronics, guess I should start.

hdtvfan0001

01-26-08, 07:33 PM

Note that the $99 version available from Costco has the model number D-KR10, which is identical to the D-R400. A nice bonus is that it comes with an HDMI cable. That alone is worth more than the recorder, if you get your cables from circuit city or best buy.
Just saw a stack of them at Costco today for $99.