Posted by Citizen Bob on 11/02/06 15:16

On 2 Nov 2006 01:30:26 GMT, davidbath1@bigfoot.com (David E. Bath)
wrote:

>> I'm looking to replace the old VHS recorder. At first I thought I
>> needed a dvd/hdd recorder for time shifting and ability to record tv
>> programs that may run 4 hours or more. Now I read that perhaps I can
>> forget about the hdd and the higher price by using dvd ram? I really
>> just want to record some tv programming on a weekly basis but don't
>> want to pay the Tivo (or any other) monthly fee. For the price dvd ram
>> capable units seem to be the ticket for me.....yes? If so what units
>> should I look at or what units should I definatley avoid?

>DVD-RAM does not hold any more data than a DVD-RW, it's just a
>different media type.

>I'd suggest a HDD recorder for your purpose.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4891345

I have it and have decided to get the 3-year extended warranty for
$24.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4100445

I still have 60 more days to evaluate it, but I think for the price
and what features it has, it's a keeper. The extended warranty is a
steal that makes the deal even better.

One thing I really like is "skip backwards". Not only can I skip
forwards 30 seconds but I can skip backwards 10 seconds. Therefore if
I overshoot the skip forward I can skip back 1/3 as much. However it
only works for HDD recordings.

I also bought the Best Buy Insignia DVDR for $110 on sale. It will
serve as my backup unit.

The single most important criterion for both units is the ability to
play XviD AVIs.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7669007&st=insignia+dvdr&type=product&id=1134701703281

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