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IMO, these sd work `like a VCR` as far as recording and playback. There are models w/ harddrives, VHS players, etc. built in, but to me that`s overboard.
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The VHS option is not bad, but you most likely already have one you can plug into the inputs of the DVD recorder.
I have a DVD recorder for archiving TiVo shows as opposed to accessing my TiVo from my PC. This is nice because it means I can also archive VHS tapes, camcorder tapes, etc. w/no extra work.
I do have a TV card in my PC sso I can do this, but using the DVD recorder is easier.
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My motto is: buy what you WILL use and not what you CAN use.
I`ve bought lots of things that CAN do a lot, but in reality I don`t use all the extra features. Not in all cases, but in this case, I say pass on the bells and whistles.
Again, there are models w/ all types of features, but if you buy one that is a DVR, DVD recorder, VCR, TV tuner all in one and one part breaks, it`s all broke.
Realize Something About Technology
Remember - this is new technology and will only get better and cheaper. If you buy the top of the line today, it`s going to be out of date and/or cheap tomorrow. Test the waters w/ a `good` model and upgrade when the time is right.
Editing Your Recordings
Chances are - you won`t. It`s a pain for the most part and usually requires DVD-RAM or DVD-RW discs to do it and they`re more expensive. If you have a lot of free time for this, you`re a rare person.
I was looking for this type of solution in getting ready for having a baby and I knew I wasn`t going to be sifting through and editing hours of video.
If you`re really interested in editing, look in to PC options. Pinnacle, ArcSoft, Adobe, etc. - they have good solutions for that.
DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW
DVD+R and DVD-R are like VHS and Beta: they`re both ok right now, but eventually we`ll probably land on one or the other. It seems to be leaning towards DVD-R which tend to be less expensive also.
Many recorders and players do both, but cost more. I say save some money, pick one (probably DVD-R) and move on. If you pick the wrong one, chances are in a couple years you`ll be buying a new one anyway. Moreover, you`ll probably be able to get a cheap one w/ a built in converter or two trays to duplicate one to the other.
DVD-RAM and DVD-RW are the rewritable types. They`re more expensive and for my purposes aren`t worth worrying about.
My Recommendation
I got the Panasonic DMR-E55K:
It records to DVD-R like a VCR. I don`t use it to record live TV so I don`t use VCR+, but it has it. Also, it has TimeSlip which lets you watch something while it`s recording (start recording "24" at 8pm and start watching it from the begining at 8:20 to speed thru commercials like a TiVo). Again, I don`t use this, but it has it.
Plain and simple, it records my TiVo, camcorder, digital camera (RCA cable output), VCR, etc. to DVD - that`s what I want it to do and that`s what it does. It`s easy, creates a good menu w/ thumbnails and my chosen titles, it`s a name brand w/ good reviews and was fairly cheap (there was a rebate at the time).
Also, it plays CDs and mp3 CDs w/ a good interface so not only does it replace a CD player, but since you can put so many songs on one CD, it replaces a CD changer.
An interesting trick: If you have a digital camera w/ RCA cable output, you can hook it directly into the dvd recorder and create a quick slide-show dvd. Many cameras even have a slide show function built in! You can use the sound from a music channel, CD, etc.
Summary
If you`re going gung-ho into all the nitty gritty about DVD recorders, you`re either just starting here or haven`t bothered to read this far. If you`re looking for a good, relatively cheap solution to digitize your tapes, archive TiVo, etc., I recommend the Panasonic DMR-E55K.
