Which one of these?

Discussion in 'DVD recorders' started by sdfuk, Jul 3, 2005.

  1. sdfuk

    sdfuk Guest

    Hi all

    I want to buy a DVD rec next week to:

    1) archive old VHS tapes
    2) Record Sky+ programmes

    The choice is:

    1) Panasonic E55 - cheapest but need to buy a DVD rec for PC which reads RAM (editing purposes

    2) JVC 10Sl - apparently v.good picture quality in 4 hour mode.

    2) Panasonic E85 - most expensive but with hard drive - editing at source.

    Anyone use any of these machines or can recommend?

    Thanks for any help.

    S
     
    sdfuk, Jul 3, 2005
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  2. LCSHG

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    If transfering VHS to DVD or general program recording is your goal. You should look at the LiteOn Or Ilo 04 made by LiteOn. Get a unit with hard drive if you can. These units can be hacked, I do not belive that the ones mentioned can.
     
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  4. sdfuk

    sdfuk Guest

    Cheers for the help
    S
     
    sdfuk, Jul 4, 2005
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    Sgfuk

    To often many sites and reviews try to sell a specific product. I have a Ilo DVDRGD04 and has a 80 gb HDD. Basicly its the same as the LiteOn 5045 with 160 gb HDD

    Yes there are those that claim problems but there are also many that say they have no problems

    I have the latest [Hacked] firmware and do not have any problems.
    As I said, If the transfer of protected VHS ?[or]? to DVD and also recording general programing, is you goal, you should look to the LightOn/ilo [WITH HARD DRIVE]and HACK.
     
    LCSHG, Jul 4, 2005
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  6. sdfuk

    sdfuk Guest

    Thanks again,

    It's getting to be a bit of a minefield - the more research I do the more problems I seem to find. I guess that none of the players are going to be perfect (especially with a limited budget).

    I was keen on the Panasonic E85 - but have since learnt of a "U99 problem" - basically it locks up when trying to divide when the HDD is more than 50% full. Like you say some people can have no problems at all with there machines.

    I need to make up my mind soon though as my Sky+ is filling up pretty quickly!!

    Cheers
    S
     
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