Posted by stocksami@earthlink.net on 03/30/06 16:23

Newbie wrote:
> Searching for a replacement for a dead VCR, I started by considering
> DVDR's but soon discovered that the best models were with hard disk.
> Now, I really don't need the ability to burn DVD's, I would just
> record, watch and erase...so maybe I should only get HD recorders.
> Simple VCR replacement with tape substituted by HD.
>
> 1. Are such models made? What are they called?
>
> 2. Do I have to careful to ensure that it will record from current
> analog tv, and then hdtv in 16x9 format?
>
> 3. Finally, if I must get dvdr with hd, will my machine come with a
> region code? Does that apply only to playback or will the dvd's I make
> will have a region code that came with the machine?

Yes they are called TIVO and ReplayTV.

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