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Posted by BR549 on 09/03/05 13:39
"M Wilson" <a@a.com> wrote in message
news:43198138$0$17464$ed2e19e4@ptn-nntp-reader04.plus.net...
> Hi,
>
> I'm looking to buy a DVD Recorder and have a few questions before I buy. I
> need a DVD recorder with HDD and by looking at manufacturer's websites I
> am
> currently looking at the following two models: Pioneer DVR-530H-S and Sony
> RDR-HX510S.
>
> My favourite is the Pioneer DVD-530H-S because it has a 160gb HDD and also
> a
> lot of features such as "Guide+" and chase play. However, the sony model
> supports both types of DVD disk (- and +) whereas the Pioneer only
> supports -. I will be using the hard drive for most basic recording and RW
> disks for burning things I want to keep for longer.
>
> I'm unsure about the difference and don't want to make a mistake and get
> the
> one that won't allow me to record easily or that will be defeated by the
> other type right after I buy!
>
> So my questions are:
>
> 1. With the - format, is it still easy to record "VCR style" - just put it
> in and press record? Or do you have to erase the DVD-RW disk EVERY time??
> When I record to the disk do you have t owait for the diskto be "closed"
> afterwards?
>
> 2. Are there any advantages to the DVD+R/+RW format that I would be
> missing
> out on?
>
> 3. Do you recommend any other current models at around the same price?
>
> Thank you very much for any help!
>
> Matt
It doesn't matter whether you use - or + as long as the players you may be
using it on will recognize that format, there are no advantages of using one
over the other. I would not use RW DVD's except maybe to test with. For
starters they are much more expensive and with quality media available for
under $.40 US why bother.
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