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I need some advice regarding dvd recorders. I've been searching the net to try and find the answers I need, but to be honest, I've gotten a headache from all the tech talk and abbreviations that I don't understand. I've never used a dvd recorder or even burned a dvd, so I'm in need of more basic information.
Dish is forcing customers that have older dvr/pvr's to upgrade by the end of May or lose their service, as Dish will no longer support those. My pvr, which I believe is a 508 D, is an older one, so there is no USB output on there to plug in an external hd, which leaves me with the option of a dvd recorder. I've seen both pros and cons to buying a dvd/vhs combo recorder, but honestly, vhs tapes are something I can worry about converting later on down the road, so a combo is not a priority for me right now. My only concern at this time is being able to transfer what's on my pvr to dvd, so that I won't lose the content in May. I would like the dvd's to be playable in both dvd players and computers.
I've looked on Walmart's website, but some of them are out of stock (though, I don't know about local store stock right now). I would strongly prefer not to buy from an individual seller on Amazon, etc., as returns and customer service are much easier to do if I can take it back to the store myself. So I would like to buy from a mass merchandiser/electronic store, etc.
Here are the things that I'm stuck on right now....
1. What brand and models are the most affordable (but good quality/features) for what I need? It would be preferable to have something that would allow for creating chapters or editing commercials out easier, etc., but I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars either. I also would prefer not to buy re-furbished. However, is open box usually ok?
2. I only have one "chance" to get these recordings saved before the boxes are switched, meaning whatever they're recorded on needs to be able to be edited, re-copied, etc., so that I can take the time to make backup copies in the future and/or edit the recordings in video software or something (if I wanted to delete scenes, etc.). What are my options?
I will probably have more questions later, when it's not after 3 am, but any advice in general regarding this situation that can be given would be more appreciated than you know.
Thanks so much for any help!
I need some advice regarding dvd recorders. I've been searching the net to try and find the answers I need, but to be honest, I've gotten a headache from all the tech talk and abbreviations that I don't understand. I've never used a dvd recorder or even burned a dvd, so I'm in need of more basic information.
Dish is forcing customers that have older dvr/pvr's to upgrade by the end of May or lose their service, as Dish will no longer support those. My pvr, which I believe is a 508 D, is an older one, so there is no USB output on there to plug in an external hd, which leaves me with the option of a dvd recorder. I've seen both pros and cons to buying a dvd/vhs combo recorder, but honestly, vhs tapes are something I can worry about converting later on down the road, so a combo is not a priority for me right now. My only concern at this time is being able to transfer what's on my pvr to dvd, so that I won't lose the content in May. I would like the dvd's to be playable in both dvd players and computers.
I've looked on Walmart's website, but some of them are out of stock (though, I don't know about local store stock right now). I would strongly prefer not to buy from an individual seller on Amazon, etc., as returns and customer service are much easier to do if I can take it back to the store myself. So I would like to buy from a mass merchandiser/electronic store, etc.
Here are the things that I'm stuck on right now....
1. What brand and models are the most affordable (but good quality/features) for what I need? It would be preferable to have something that would allow for creating chapters or editing commercials out easier, etc., but I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars either. I also would prefer not to buy re-furbished. However, is open box usually ok?
2. I only have one "chance" to get these recordings saved before the boxes are switched, meaning whatever they're recorded on needs to be able to be edited, re-copied, etc., so that I can take the time to make backup copies in the future and/or edit the recordings in video software or something (if I wanted to delete scenes, etc.). What are my options?
I will probably have more questions later, when it's not after 3 am, but any advice in general regarding this situation that can be given would be more appreciated than you know.
Thanks so much for any help!