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Toreador
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I was all set to buy a DVD player when suddenly my VCR stopped working. So I now need a new one of those too - or maybe the time is right to get a DVD recorder? I've read lots of threads here and elsewhere but still can't make up my mind, so was looking for some advice.
I'm not after anything highly specified, I just want to be able to record from the TV and also play back commercial DVDs (so want multi region). I have an NTL cable box for digi TV so need something which works well with that. I use my PC for all digital camera stuff so don't need any i-link or suchlike.
I could get a reasonable quality VCD and DVD player for say £80 each - or a DVD recorder for around £250-£300 (having read advice here I've been looking at the Philips DVDR70 or Panasonic E50).
So is the extra £100+ worth it? Is now the time to buy or should I wait a couple of years (?) until the position with the various competing formats becomes clearer? (I was once the proud owner of a Philips Video2000 machine
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TIA
Simon
I'm not after anything highly specified, I just want to be able to record from the TV and also play back commercial DVDs (so want multi region). I have an NTL cable box for digi TV so need something which works well with that. I use my PC for all digital camera stuff so don't need any i-link or suchlike.
I could get a reasonable quality VCD and DVD player for say £80 each - or a DVD recorder for around £250-£300 (having read advice here I've been looking at the Philips DVDR70 or Panasonic E50).
So is the extra £100+ worth it? Is now the time to buy or should I wait a couple of years (?) until the position with the various competing formats becomes clearer? (I was once the proud owner of a Philips Video2000 machine
TIA
Simon