brtcmfn

Does anyone know of any details on the Apex DVD recorder?
Are there any problems that have been reported?

renaldow

This player/recorder hasn't been released yet. It doesn't even have a reliable release date associated with it, I don't think. Best to wait until it's in the hands of actual consumers to look for opinions and problems, that's when they'll show up.

brtcmfn

They already are-
They were sold out in a Walmart and said that they will be getting more in soon.

Brian Shannon

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...62055%3A105664

Not good!

http://www.dvdplusrw.org/cgi/forum/i...4;t=7287;&#top

Also not good!

http://www.dvdplusrw.org/cgi/forum/i...=ST;f=4;t=7197

brtcmfn

Brian,
Thnx for the info- I will stay clear away from that one.
Any that you recommend?

Brian Shannon

Sorry I know very little about dvd recorders. I am researching because I want to get one but it is all very confusing and few actually want to explain things properly.

matome

I have a Panny DMR-HS2 with the hard drive and have had no problems whatsoever with it. One of the best HT purchases I've done recently.

cowanrg

i shudder to think of an apex dvd recorder. they still havent even figured out dvd PLAYERS. oh well, its cheap!

milo bloom

Why have all the recorders I've seen do recording times like 1/2/4/6 ?

The main thing I want to do is make DVDs of my Star Wars LDs and each one runs a hair over two hours. I don't want to split them over 2 discs either. Do any of them allow variable recording or even allow you to enter a time and it will compute an average record time to maximize disc space?

cowanrg

i believe one of the panasonics does this...

Steve Phillips

The newer machines either have variable bit recording or additional modes such as 2.5 hour, etc.

Ernie6

The RAM recorders, Panasonic and Samsung both incorporate "Flexible Recording" which allows the user to enter the recording time, 2:20. The unit will then record at the highest bit rate for the entered time period. Don't buy any recorder that does not incorporate "Flexible Recording", a must for recording movies over 2 hours long.

Toshiba, a RAM recorder, allows the user to select the bit rate, which is essentially the same as "Flexible Recording". The Panasonic E80 with an 80 GB hard drive, progressive scan and many other great features, is a great buy for $535.00. If you don't think you will need a hard drive than the Panasonic E50 for $449.00 is the unit to buy. Good luck.

TonyS

Ernie6 - off topic here, but where are you finding the Panny E80 for $535?

Thanks in advance!

Brian Shannon

Supposed to be a fine machine but it has a black level bug that has been widely reported.

The E80 is not in yet but can be found here for the price mentioned

http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?dpno=188259

I have never purchased from them so buyer beware

TonyS

Thanks Brian! Yeah, I've run across ecost before and have always been skeptical about them. I'll pass on them. My local Tweeter is telling me the first week of July for the E80. They're asking list, or $699, for it.

Ernie6

I purchased my Panasonic E 30 player / recorder for e.cost and the service was excellent. I paid the extra $9.95 for FedEx overnight and was recording the day after I purchased the unit.

Obviously, you have to feel comfortable with the retailer you are buying from. $699.00 versus $535.00 is a big difference when the product is identical.