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Need to Purchase a DVD Recorder/Player

WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a

7 years ago

I want to purchase a recorder to record the new season of Game of Thrones. The discs I have are Memorex DVD+R. I have no idea what type of recorder to purchase. Any suggestions/thoughts would be appreciated.

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azinoh

7 years ago

To each his/her
own...but I wouldn’t bother. You can decide for yourself after
reading this.

I was given a JVC
DVD Recorder in 2010 and used it successfully for approx 7 years.
During the 8th year I began to experience many recording
failures. My opinion is that the machine was responsible for
some...but not all...of the failures. I particularly wanted to record
movies from TCM. After several failures, I began to understand that
my cable company had begun to prevent recording of certain channels.
This was a deal-breaker for me. When the machine would no longer play
discs I had previously recorded, I threw it away.

I made an attempt to
buy another DVD Recorder, but none of the ones I could find then had
a built-in tuner like mine did. I would’ve had to find a
third-party tuner to even attempt to make them work.

Even if you do find
something that you think will work for you, I advise that you check
out possible copy-protection on whatever source/channel you plan to
record from. Considering that you want to record GoT, I will be very
surprised if you are able to do it. Please let me know if I’m
wrong.

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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
Original Author
7 years ago
Tried to use the edit button to add this info, but just kept sending me to a page that said "this page cannot be found.) I also posted the query in The Kitchen Table forum.
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acraftylady
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I had a Sylvania one for many years I was using up until 2yrs ago. It was a VCR/DVD recorder. I had basic cable no cable box. Then when our cable switched to another provider and they went digital I was now required to get a cable box so got a DVR one from them and I have to say it's much nicer. I don't have to worry about disks and can set recordings from my phone. I didn't even know they still made DVD recorders. I am told you can by stand alone hard drive type recording boxes like you get from the cable company so maybe check into that. I use to record many things from HBO and such for my own use to watch later then erase. Never gave it a thought but I wasn't sharing what I recorded. Mary
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Steve J
7 years ago
You'll be able to buy the BluRay set for $50 or less when it comes out with much better quality than a DVD, and a fancy package and extras. I wouldn't spend a cent on a DVD recorder. If this is for long term and you really want the hard copy media, then buy the discs when they come out. if it's for short term, invest in a DVR system for ease of use, and the future.
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WalnutCreek Zone 7b/8a
Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you all for your insights. The reason I wanted to record GoT is so my granddaughter's would be able to view the episodes. They work and will not be home with the show comes on.

Now, though, I am thinking I will just wait and do as Steve J suggested.
acraftylady
7 years ago
If you are subscribing to HBO you should be able to watch the episodes in the app after they air. We have HBO as part of our cable package so I can just use on demand on my TV. The app I have to log in with my cable provider. Even if you subscribe to HBO stand alone I would think you have the option of using the app. Mary
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Stone Wieler
7 years ago
I have always used Panasonic recorders. They last pretty long
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acraftylady
7 years ago
Found an interesting article. Mary

https://www.lifewire.com/dvd-recorders-top-picks-1847950
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