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Posted by David Chien on 03/30/06 23:00
AKT wrote:
> My subscription to CR slipped while I was overseas, just in time to
> miss the issue tests on VCR's, DVDR's etc.
>
> I would be greatful if someone could list their top recommendations and
> best buys in a few categories:
> VCR,
> DVDR (with, without hard disc), and finally,
> recorders with hard disc alone, if such a thing exists.
Besides CR, I'd also look at www.videohelp.com -> DVD players, DVD
recorders, and www.avsforum.com for their Very extensive user talk on
everything in this category (serious TV & video diehards here!!).
You will most likely find that these forums can not only provide you
with the top rated from CR just by asking, but also recommendations on
even better equipment far faster than any old issue of CR.
(Just don't go crazy reading these forums - you can suddenly spend
$$$$ after finding all those top ranked goodies there!)
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Basically, to sum it up: Pioneer or Panasonic DVD/DVD+HD decks are
among the best (for video quality) out there today. Solid, reliable,
and works great. Pioneer has solid models for DVD only; Panasonic for
the HD models. (Difference in choice often comes down to the features
included, or how confusing the menu system is on one system vs. another;
my preference is for the Pioneer DVD Recorder decks.)
For PVRs w/ just HDs, that's called a TIVO or ReplayTV box. TIVO is
pretty much it for now.
And for VCRs? What?!? Just go pick up any $20 VCR made today and
they'll work fine.
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