If you want to be able to record your favorite television shows, movies, or sports events and do not want to pay every month for a digital video recorder (DVR) service a DVD recorder player could be a solid investment for you.
Back in the age of VHS tapes recording was everywhere. Once the DVD format became the norm at-home television recording had disappeared and been forgotten by the average consumer. This was mainly because many DVD player models did not support recording and services like TiVo eventually became commonplace in many households. However, TiVo is not free, and neither is any other DVR service. Recording your own DVDs with a DVD recorder/player is about as free as you are legally able to get.
Finding one can be difficult, especially at department stores or even some electronics stores. Recording your own DVDs has a stigma surrounding it that VHS recording never quite received from film production and distributing companies. DVDs burst onto the scene as piracy really boomed -- and DVDs might have really contributed to the rise in piracy. Because of that, DVD recording is not something you hear about every day, even if you just want to record your home movies from VHS to DVD.
Several models of DVD recorder players are VHS and DVD compatible for the sole purpose of recording VHS movies onto DVD. This is very useful if you happen to have a sizable VHS collection or have recorded many home videos in the past that you would like to keep. VHS tapes do not last forever, mainly because the tape itself inside the casing deteriorates, but partially due to the fact that VHS players are outdated and are getting hard to find.
Almost all commercially available models that can both play and record DVDs are high quality, mostly due to the fact that they are a sort of niche item. Reputable manufacturers do make them and they can be found on a few internet shops and some electronics stores. These kinds of player/recorders are also getting more affordable with each year that passes, just like normal DVD. The difference is that they are often more expensive than standalone DVD players themselves. However, as Blu-Ray is now becoming the standard, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs are dropping in price.
As a one time investment, a high quality DVD recorder player is a good buy, especially if you want to be able to make a new copy of your old tapes or just save your favorite TV shows. They have their definite uses and they will stay on the market for a while, but finding one that is worth the money can be a headache. But a little inconvenience for a nifty feature can be worth it. - 29967
Back in the age of VHS tapes recording was everywhere. Once the DVD format became the norm at-home television recording had disappeared and been forgotten by the average consumer. This was mainly because many DVD player models did not support recording and services like TiVo eventually became commonplace in many households. However, TiVo is not free, and neither is any other DVR service. Recording your own DVDs with a DVD recorder/player is about as free as you are legally able to get.
Finding one can be difficult, especially at department stores or even some electronics stores. Recording your own DVDs has a stigma surrounding it that VHS recording never quite received from film production and distributing companies. DVDs burst onto the scene as piracy really boomed -- and DVDs might have really contributed to the rise in piracy. Because of that, DVD recording is not something you hear about every day, even if you just want to record your home movies from VHS to DVD.
Several models of DVD recorder players are VHS and DVD compatible for the sole purpose of recording VHS movies onto DVD. This is very useful if you happen to have a sizable VHS collection or have recorded many home videos in the past that you would like to keep. VHS tapes do not last forever, mainly because the tape itself inside the casing deteriorates, but partially due to the fact that VHS players are outdated and are getting hard to find.
Almost all commercially available models that can both play and record DVDs are high quality, mostly due to the fact that they are a sort of niche item. Reputable manufacturers do make them and they can be found on a few internet shops and some electronics stores. These kinds of player/recorders are also getting more affordable with each year that passes, just like normal DVD. The difference is that they are often more expensive than standalone DVD players themselves. However, as Blu-Ray is now becoming the standard, DVD-RW and DVD-R discs are dropping in price.
As a one time investment, a high quality DVD recorder player is a good buy, especially if you want to be able to make a new copy of your old tapes or just save your favorite TV shows. They have their definite uses and they will stay on the market for a while, but finding one that is worth the money can be a headache. But a little inconvenience for a nifty feature can be worth it. - 29967
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Anyone looking to save some money on recording their favorite television programs would do well to seek out a reasonably priced DVD recorder player.
