Recordable DVD

Ramrod · 21-12-2003, 19:56

I am interested in buying a multi region DVD player that also records and has a hard drive on it as well. With regards to the timing of my purchase and the hardware itself...any suggestions?

paulyoung666 · 21-12-2003, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I am interested in buying a multi region DVD player that also records and has a hard drive on it as well. With regards to the timing of my purchase and the hardware itself...any suggestions?

this probably wont help , for me the jury is out on this one , the only thing i am considering is sky+ for tv and a dvd+/- writer for the computer , i might be being thick here but can you get a machine that does all you want it to do

Ramrod · 21-12-2003, 20:50

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

this probably wont help , for me the jury is out on this one , the only thing i am considering is sky+ for tv and a dvd+/- writer for the computer , i might be being thick here but can you get a machine that does all you want it to do

The sky+ is nice but I can't be bothered to shange from ntl. Anyone else with any ideas?
I was wondering if I should wait a year or so for the technology/price to improve or is it up to speed already?

Nor · 21-12-2003, 20:52

Might be best getting a normal region dvd which you can 'hack' instead of paying a premium for multi region.

The hack usually involves pressing a couple of buttons kinda like the cheats on playstation

Please bear in mind I really don't have a clue when it comes to recordable dvds though.

Ramrod · 21-12-2003, 20:58

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Originally Posted by Nor

Might be best getting a normal region dvd which you can 'hack' instead of paying a premium for multi region.

The hack usually involves pressing a couple of buttons kinda like the cheats on playstation

thats a good idea.

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Please bear in mind I really don't have a clue when it comes to recordable dvds though.

....with a hard drive as well......

Bifta · 21-12-2003, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I am interested in buying a multi region DVD player that also records and has a hard drive on it as well. With regards to the timing of my purchase and the hardware itself...any suggestions?

I think (and it's only think) that you'll need a DVD RAM machine for that sort of thing, and I could be totally wrong again in saying that I 'think' only panasonic do the whole DVD RAM format .. but something like this would do you fine:

http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/g2511104.html

Just don't ask where to get one in the UK, haven't checked that far.

edit: I was wrong, loads of manufacturers do DVD RAM.

paulyoung666 · 21-12-2003, 21:00

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

thats a good idea.

....with a hard drive as well......

i honestly dont think there is such a thing as what you want my mate

Bifta · 21-12-2003, 21:02

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Originally Posted by paulyoung666

i honestly dont think there is such a thing as what you want my mate

*points upwards*

Bifta · 21-12-2003, 21:04

Here's one you can get in the UK: http://www.internetdvdsdirect.co.uk/dvd-recorders.htm (second one down)

paulyoung666 · 21-12-2003, 21:04

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Originally Posted by Bifta

*points upwards*

and me points at the time of both posts , you beat me by seconds

**Stuart C** · 21-12-2003, 21:11

I don't know if it can be easily converted for Multi region playback, but the Pioneer DVR-5100 got a good review in Home Cinema Choice this month.

The price is around Ã‚Â£600 though.

http://audiovisual.kelkoo.co.uk/b/a/...1/6290209.html

**Derek S** · 21-12-2003, 21:30

http://www.techtronics.com/uk/shop/5...vd-player.html

Multi region for Ã‚Â£635.00

Ramrod · 21-12-2003, 22:06

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Originally Posted by Bifta

I think (and it's only think) that you'll need a DVD RAM machine for that sort of thing, and I could be totally wrong again in saying that I 'think' only panasonic do the whole DVD RAM format .. but something like this would do you fine:

http://www.shoplet.com/office/db/g2511104.html

.

Thats the jobby!

Now...is it worth buying yet?

homealone · 21-12-2003, 22:07

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Originally Posted by Ramrod

I am interested in buying a multi region DVD player that also records and has a hard drive on it as well. With regards to the timing of my purchase and the hardware itself...any suggestions?

may i ask why? - only because I think most of the functions in such a device can be duplicated by computer based solutions, rather than 'standalone'.

- of course if 'standalone' is important, my point is not relevant.

Ramrod · 21-12-2003, 22:09

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Originally Posted by homealone

may i ask why? - only because I think most of the functions in such a device can be duplicated by computer based solutions, rather than 'standalone'.

- of course if 'standalone' is important, my point is not relevant.

Standalone is important but they all seem rather pricey atm. I think I will wait a while as my wife would never go for it at that price.