I'm thinking of buying a dvd recorder to replace an ailing vhs recorder. Does anybody own one, either with or without hdd? I've looked at a couple but they are limited to 6 hours recording onto disc (12 if you come home off holiday and turn the disc over). The ones with hdd seem a trifle pricey but do have the advantage of being able to hold many more hours.

Any recommendations, advice welcome.

you'll want one which records to DVD-R and DVD-RAM

i suggest the Panasonic DMR-E50 :) (im looking at one myself :D)

richersounds have em for about £270

Originally posted by RPG
you'll want one which records to DVD-R and DVD-RAM

i suggest the Panasonic DMR-E50 :) (im looking at one myself :D)

richersounds have em for about £270

Thanks. Does that allow you to link direct to sound surround speakers or will I need a receiver? I might pop into richersounds and ask their advice but it's nicer to get independent views, too.

yeah, its got DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 as well but only records in Dolby Nicam Stereo (i know the phillips DVDrecorders only do Dolby)

i know Nick[Blarg] actually owns one, so he'll be able to tell you more about living with one ;)

Panasonic also do a HDD/DVD Recorder... but its about £800 :o

Originally posted by RPG
yeah, its got DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 as well but only records in Dolby Nicam Stereo (i know the phillips DVDrecorders only do Dolby)

i know Nick[Blarg] actually owns one, so he'll be able to tell you more about living with one ;)

Panasonic also do a HDD/DVD Recorder... but its about £800 :o

Ouch.

Last one, can I use it to copy my vhs tapes to dvd?

Go for the panasonic E50 from www.digital-point.co.uk

Totally awesome recorder. you will not be disapointed.

VHS to DVD isnt possible i dont think but then again ive never tried