Best DVD Recorder to buy under $500

blaineo · 08-02-05, 07:34 AM

I am looking for a dvd recorder under $500 that will do just about everything. The main features I am looking for are that it works with my direct tv dvr and can use almost every format including multi region playback. HELP!!

digitalfreaknyc · 08-02-05, 09:24 AM

I don't think there are any multi-region playback features on any recorders so you're probably SOL for that requirement.

renaldow · 08-02-05, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc

I don't think there are any multi-region playback features on any recorders so you're probably SOL for that requirement.

I believe the CH 1600 and the LiteOn 5005 have multiregion capabilities.

digitalfreaknyc · 08-02-05, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by renaldow

I believe the CH 1600 and the LiteOn 5005 have multiregion capabilities.

OK sorry. if you want a DECENT recorder that's multi-region, you're SOL

Spiky · 08-02-05, 11:57 AM

http://www.220-electronics.com/dvd/intrecorder.htm

Doubt it is like a nice Panny EH50 or Pioneer 533, though. Incidentally, most decent recorders are now under $500, like these 2 I mentioned.

blaineo · 08-03-05, 07:25 AM

Thanks for the help. Were gettinghere. Another main feature I am looking for is being able to record on the most formats DVD-,DVD+,DVDRW etc etc.

digitalfreaknyc · 08-03-05, 09:45 AM

I'll probably be buying my second machine next month. Sony is coming out with a 160GB dual-layer recorder that upconverts to 1080i. I believe it also works with all formats. To me, the only thing missing is being region free but that's what I have my malata for.

Spiky · 08-03-05, 11:22 AM

That's what I'm waiting for. Dual layer. But I'm not jumping on any of the first couple.

digitalfreaknyc · 08-03-05, 11:26 AM

There have already been pioneer model(s) that incorporate dual-layer recording.

But know that it's DVD-DL which is different from DVD+DL which has been out for a while now. The discs just came out.

Spiky · 08-03-05, 11:35 AM

Yep. That and other bleeding edge issues (like price) is why I'm waiting. I picked up a Panny ES10 for something to replace my VCR, but that is just a stopgap purchase.

My coworker does burning on his PC. His first attempt at DL was not great. Even my Denon 2900 had a 3-5 second pause at the layer change. I haven't researched it, but I'm sure others have done better when recording.

digitalfreaknyc · 08-03-05, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Spiky

Yep. That and other bleeding edge issues (like price) is why I'm waiting. I picked up a Panny ES10 for something to replace my VCR, but that is just a stopgap purchase.

My coworker does burning on his PC. His first attempt at DL was not great. Even my Denon 2900 had a 3-5 second pause at the layer change. I haven't researched it, but I'm sure others have done better when recording.

Never had any problems with any of my PC dual-layer recordings. All work perfectly on my Malata. But my panasonic DVD recorder won't even acknowledge them.

Numanoid · 08-03-05, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc

I'll probably be buying my second machine next month. Sony is coming out with a 160GB dual-layer recorder that upconverts to 1080i. I believe it also works with all formats. To me, the only thing missing is being region free but that's what I have my malata for.

Do you know what the model number is?

digitalfreaknyc · 08-03-05, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Numanoid

Do you know what the model number is?

RDR-HX715

Spiky · 08-05-05, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by digitalfreaknyc

Never had any problems with any of my PC dual-layer recordings. All work perfectly on my Malata. But my panasonic DVD recorder won't even acknowledge them.

So, are you saying there's no layer change pause at all?

blaineo · 08-07-05, 09:01 AM

Ok we seem to be getting off the topic a little. So what is the best DVD recorder available right now for under $500 with the most options?

Spiky · 08-07-05, 11:15 AM

Sorry about being off topic. Check this out:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=567141

Probably the one I'd buy if I wasn't waiting for dual layer. If you haven't looked through there, that forum has lots of discussion and comparisons.

08-02-05, 07:34 AM	#1
blaineo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 292	Best DVD Recorder to buy under $500 I am looking for a dvd recorder under $500 that will do just about everything. The main features I am looking for are that it works with my direct tv dvr and can use almost every format including multi region playback. HELP!!

08-02-05, 11:57 AM	#5
Spiky DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 5,649	http://www.220-electronics.com/dvd/intrecorder.htm Doubt it is like a nice Panny EH50 or Pioneer 533, though. Incidentally, most decent recorders are now under $500, like these 2 I mentioned. __________________ Ignorance vs Bliss --Wizdar

08-03-05, 11:22 AM	#8
Spiky DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 5,649	That's what I'm waiting for. Dual layer. But I'm not jumping on any of the first couple. __________________ Ignorance vs Bliss --Wizdar

08-03-05, 11:35 AM	#10
Spiky DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 5,649	Yep. That and other bleeding edge issues (like price) is why I'm waiting. I picked up a Panny ES10 for something to replace my VCR, but that is just a stopgap purchase. My coworker does burning on his PC. His first attempt at DL was not great. Even my Denon 2900 had a 3-5 second pause at the layer change. I haven't researched it, but I'm sure others have done better when recording. __________________ Ignorance vs Bliss --Wizdar

08-07-05, 11:15 AM	#16
Spiky DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 5,649	Sorry about being off topic. Check this out: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=567141 Probably the one I'd buy if I wasn't waiting for dual layer. If you haven't looked through there, that forum has lots of discussion and comparisons. __________________ Ignorance vs Bliss --Wizdar

08-02-05, 09:24 AM	#2
digitalfreaknyc Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 15,957	I don't think there are any multi-region playback features on any recorders so you're probably SOL for that requirement.

08-03-05, 07:25 AM	#6
blaineo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 292	Thanks for the help. Were gettinghere. Another main feature I am looking for is being able to record on the most formats DVD-,DVD+,DVDRW etc etc.

08-03-05, 09:45 AM	#7
digitalfreaknyc Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 15,957	I'll probably be buying my second machine next month. Sony is coming out with a 160GB dual-layer recorder that upconverts to 1080i. I believe it also works with all formats. To me, the only thing missing is being region free but that's what I have my malata for.

08-03-05, 11:26 AM	#9
digitalfreaknyc Banned Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 15,957	There have already been pioneer model(s) that incorporate dual-layer recording. But know that it's DVD-DL which is different from DVD+DL which has been out for a while now. The discs just came out.

08-07-05, 09:01 AM	#15
blaineo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 292	Ok we seem to be getting off the topic a little. So what is the best DVD recorder available right now for under $500 with the most options?