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sdfuk
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_ 		3. July 2005 @ 04:44 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Hi all

I want to buy a DVD rec next week to:

1) archive old VHS tapes
2) Record Sky+ programmes

The choice is:

1) Panasonic E55 - cheapest but need to buy a DVD rec for PC which reads RAM (editing purposes

2) JVC 10Sl - apparently v.good picture quality in 4 hour mode.

2) Panasonic E85 - most expensive but with hard drive - editing at source.

Anyone use any of these machines or can recommend?

Thanks for any help.

S
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LCSHG
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_ 		3. July 2005 @ 10:49 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
If transfering VHS to DVD or general program recording is your goal. You should look at the LiteOn Or Ilo 04 made by LiteOn. Get a unit with hard drive if you can. These units can be hacked, I do not belive that the ones mentioned can.
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_ 		3. July 2005 @ 16:00 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
 ... According to Digital FAQ, the JVC is the best ... and the Panasonic models are NOT recommended ...

http://www.digitalfaq.com/dvdguides/buyerguides/dvdrecorders/dvdr...

 ... I sure like my LiteOn LVW-5005 ...

 ... I've heard of lots of problems with their LVW-5045 (harddrive model) ...
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sdfuk
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Cheers for the help
S
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LCSHG
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_ 		4. July 2005 @ 10:53 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Sgfuk

To often many sites and reviews try to sell a specific product. I have a Ilo DVDRGD04 and has a 80 gb HDD. Basicly its the same as the LiteOn 5045 with 160 gb HDD

Yes there are those that claim problems but there are also many that say they have no problems

I have the latest [Hacked] firmware and do not have any problems.
As I said, If the transfer of protected VHS ?[or]? to DVD and also recording general programing, is you goal, you should look to the LightOn/ilo [WITH HARD DRIVE]and HACK.
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sdfuk
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_ 		4. July 2005 @ 11:43 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Thanks again,

It's getting to be a bit of a minefield - the more research I do the more problems I seem to find. I guess that none of the players are going to be perfect (especially with a limited budget).

I was keen on the Panasonic E85 - but have since learnt of a "U99 problem" - basically it locks up when trying to divide when the HDD is more than 50% full. Like you say some people can have no problems at all with there machines.

I need to make up my mind soon though as my Sky+ is filling up pretty quickly!!

Cheers
S
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