a DVD recorder question

[computerABUSER]

Hey Group
I am gonna pick up a DVD recorder this week but I was wondering since I am not gonna get one that has a built in HDD how long will the standard DVD blank record on in the highest res. mode?

Thanks,
CA

 

[NutBucket]

120 minutes.

Get the Apex one...should be about $90.

 

[computerABUSER]

thanks NB

 

[Heisenberg]

Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

 

[PurdueRy]

Personally after playing around with one with a HD here at home...I would not get one without one. The convienience is amazing

 

[computerABUSER]

Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

what does that mean?? is that what a newer version DVD recorder does as oppossed to the older standard that I am thinking of?

and btw, on a DVD recorder is there much quality loss from the highest res mode to the next one under?

Thanks

 

[eelw]

No, highest quality is only 1 hour per disk. At the lowest, most will get 6-8 hours per disk.

 

[Zim Hosein]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

They make stand-alone DL DVD recorders?

 

[computerABUSER]

Personally after playing around with one with a HD here at home...I would not get one without one. The convienience is amazing

yeah, I know, its just I really can't afford one with a HDD, I soooooooooooo want one though

 

[Heisenberg]

n/m

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

They make stand-alone DL DVD recorders?

I thought they did by now, maybe not. I don't really keep up with the stand-alone market.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Zim Hosein

Originally posted by: Heisenberg
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

They make stand-alone DL DVD recorders?

That's what I was going to ask.

 

[SKORPI0]

My Magnavox MDV630R DVD recorder has the following modes. Uses DVD+R/RW.

1. HQ - best picture 60 mins.
2. SP+ - better than S-VHS picture quality - 150 mins.
3. EP - Extended Play - beter than VHS picture quality - 240 minutes
4. EP+ - Extended Play - VHS picture quality - 360 minutes.

 

[computerABUSER]

Originally posted by: Heisenberg:
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

On the dual layer unit do you have to turn it over or does it just copy it on both sides automatically? sorry for all of the stupid questions.

and thanks SKORPI0 for explaining the quality modes...

CA

 

[Wheezer]

Originally posted by: computerABUSER

Originally posted by: Heisenberg:
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

On the dual layer unit do you have to turn it over or does it just copy it on both sides automatically? sorry for all of the stupid questions.

and thanks SKORPI0 for explaining the quality modes...

CA

dual layer dvd info

btw...if you want a quality unit, either get a Pioneer or JVC.

 

[Heisenberg]

Originally posted by: computerABUSER

Originally posted by: Heisenberg:
Single layer is 120 minutes, dual layer is 240.

On the dual layer unit do you have to turn it over or does it just copy it on both sides automatically? sorry for all of the stupid questions.

and thanks SKORPI0 for explaining the quality modes...

CA

No, you don't have to flip it over. There are two layers on one side. But you do have to have a recorder that supports dual layer.

Edit: They do make DL one's now like this Pioneer one.

 

[NutBucket]

For under $400 that's a pretty good deal!