[mythtv-users] What is a good CHEAP dvd recorder?

[Chris Delis]

On Thu, Mar 25, 2004 at 02:11:22PM -0800, Adrian Townsend wrote:
> AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! no! 
> 
> go sit in the corner and think about what you said.
> 
> but seriously as much as saving these things sounds
> useful and like a good idea, a DVD burner is NOT.
> 
> There are at LEAST 5 standards that I know of, 2
> popular ones (plus and minus) and they're just comming
> out with dual-layer DVD's and the dual-layer DVD's and
> burners aren't (VERY LIMITED) compatible with the
> current single-layer disks.
> 
> Wait it out a bit it'll save you alot of money and
> hassle. Besides, most of the won't play in anything
> but a computer anyways, none of your DVD players will
> play them. Though ONe standard works in regular DVD
> players but I can't remember which one, I gave up
> after learning about the different standards that
> nobody can make a decision on. 
> 
> NOT WORTH IT.

This is a very subjective topic.  Maybe not worth it to you, but
I'm pretty happy with mine (Pioneer DVR-A06U I bought a while back).

I've had good success with my DVD-R recordings.  My panasonic
DVD player also works well with DVD-RW.

IIRC, this format is fairly compatible for many newer set top DVD players.
I've played my DVDs on family and friend's players without any trouble
so far.

When in doubt, see for yourself:

http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdplayers.php

> 
> at least wait for the dual-layer burners if not a
> global standard.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> --- William <wmunson at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> > I am thinking about picking up a dvd drive so I can
> > save some of the stuff I
> > record and I have some questions.
> > 
> > 1. Are all dvd recording drives supported under
> > linux or do I need to look
> > for a specific type?
> > 
> > 2. What is a cheap reliable model? One that doesnt
> > turn out too many
> > toasters.
> > 
> > 
> > Thanks for your opinions!
> > 
> > Bill
> > 
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