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Recordable DVD Players
As was the case in the early days of VCRs, there are more than one standard for DVD recording. The available standards are DVD-RAM, DVD-R/-RW, and DVD+R/+RW. Of these, the DVD-RAM and DVD-R/-RW formats have been endorsed by DVD Forum, which is an industry group that supports the adoption of DVD technology. In opposition, DVD+RW Alliance has been formed to support the DVD+R/+RW standards adoption. The standards war will continue into the next generation of DVD recorders with blue ray laser technology, as there are already at least two competing standards to choose a blue ray laser device from. Available Types of Recordable DVD Players There are many kinds of recordable DVD players out there. In addition to being able to record onto a DVD disc, some high-end recorders have a hard disk drive unit, which also can store programs. Many use the hard drive unit for convenient short-term program storage, while the ones to keep are easily transferred to DVD discs. Many of these features have been resembling the ones familiar from TiVO or ReplayTV devices, and in fact, some DVD manufacturers have been starting to add TiVo Basic service into their recorders. In relation to basic players, recordable DVD players are still considerably expensive. However, many are not happy having a VCR for program recording and DVD player for DVD playback, and many are planning to make the transfer to just one device. This process will get speed as the prices of DVD recorders continue to fall. In fact, research company Strategy Analytics predicts that DVD recorder sales will surpass that of DVD players by year-end 2006. Recordable DVD Players - Manufacturers The expansion of markets for DVD recorders has also increased supply, that is, there are now more manufacturers for DVD recorders than ever. Below is a list of some of the featured, available recordable DVD players. Apex Recordable DVD Players Apex Digital DRX-9000 This DVD player is capable of DVD +R/+RW recording, with 181 channel tuner, Audio CD/CD-R/CD-RW playback, and MP3 play capabilities. Panasonic Recordable DVD Players Panasonic DMR-E30 This entry-level recordable Panasonic DVD player records in DVD-RAM and DVD-R. It has simultaneous recording and playback ability and several picture quality improvement functions enhancing outcome of the recording. The player also has DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, Video CD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW playback. Panasonic DMR-E50 These progressive-scan, recordable DVD players record in DVD-RAM and DVD-R. The player type has 3D, Block, and Mosquito noise reduction capabilities. The recordable player comes complete with Dolby digital 2ch audio recording and MPEG2 encoding with hybrid VBR technology. Panasonic DMR-E60 This DVD recorder has ability to record in DVD-RAM and DVD-R. The player's PC card slot is compatible with standard PC card, SD memory card, CompactFlash card, MultiMediaCard, smart media card, and memory stick. Panasonic DMR-E80 E80 series recordable Panasonic DVD players have a built in hard disk drive with 80 GB capacity (stores up to 104 hrs of recording in EP mode). Also, the player is able to record to DVD-RAM and DVD-R disc types, as well as play DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, Video CD, CD, CD-R, and CD-RW formats. Panasonic DMR-E100H E100H series offers progressive-scan with built-in 120 GB hard disk and SD & PC card slots and records to DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs. Panasonic DMR-HS2 These high-end models are progressive-scan DVD video recorders with 40GB hard disks & time slip playback. The device records to DVD-RAM and DVD-R discs. Sony Recordable DVD Players Sony RDR-GX7With this player you'll be able to record to DVD from your television and see the difference digital technology makes in comparison to the old VCR. The player has DVD+RW/-RW/-R DVD format recording compatibility, easy to use graphic user interface, and timer recording feature with adjustable recording times. Philips Recordable DVD Players Philips DVDR80 These recordable DVD Philips DVD players allow you to capture, edit, and preserve your favorite programs. You can create a DVD from any source using the i.LINK digital connection. Philips DVDR77 This recordable player unit uses the DVD+RW format for recording. The recorder has a PCMCIA slot to transfer digital pictures onto DVD+RW and DVD+R discs, digital IEEE1394 input for camcorders, component video input, s-video input, composite video input. Philips DVDR75 The DVDR75 allows you to transfer your favorite videotapes and broadcast programming to DVD. It features i.LINK for digital copying from camcorders. In addition, the DVDR75 has a progressive scan for razor playback pictures and top quality sound. Magnavox Recordable DVD Players Magnavox MDV630R These Magnavox player units provide up to 6 hours of recording / disc with 4 recording speeds. You can record from your TV, camcorder and other video devices. It also records on DVD +R /+RW discs and plays DVD, Audio-CD, CD R/RW disc. The recorder comes complete with Component Video, Composite Video, RF and Analog Input & Outputs, in addition to Coaxial Digital Audio Output, Front A/V with S Video connections. Samsung Recordable DVD Players Samsung DVD-R4000 These players come with one touch recording capabilities, making the DVD-R4000 a breeze to record your own DVDs. Records in DVD-RAM & DVD-R modes. Has many nice DVD-RAM features, such as simultaneous recording & playback, and live picture pause and replay. Pioneer Recordable DVD Players Pioneer DVR-810H This high-end machine offers an impressive range of features: TiVo service, a 80GB hard drive, next-generation viewing and recording features. The DVR-810H features PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan for a more film-like presentation when watching movies. There's a 9-bit/27MHz video DAC for a truly superior picture and Faroudja Directional Correlation De-interlacing, or DCDi, for a smoother, more natural picture experience. Pioneer DVR-510H These Pioneer DVD players with recording capability let you store programs onto a 80 GB disc or to the DVD disc. Many use the hard disc unit for temporary storage and record onto DVD discs the programs that need long-term storage. Features include up to 24x record speed, PureCinema 2:3 progressive scan, and Dolby Digital and DTS Digital surround sound outputs, plus CD, MP3, and WMA compatibility. Pioneer DVR-310 The slim progressive scan DVR-310 DVD player offers convenience of one button recording and sophisticated technologies for best viewing experience. The recorder records onto DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. Pioneer Elite DVR-57H This is a true flagship DVD recorder from Pioneer. Included in the recorder is the TiVo Basic Service and a stunning 120 GB hard disk drive unit. Features include PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan, a 9-bit/27MHz video DAC, and Faroudja Directional Correlation De-interlacing, for smoother, more natural picture quality. RCA Recordable DVD Players RCA DRC7005N This is a personal video recorder, DVD player with a 40GB hard disk drive, Guide Plus+ interactive program guide with one-touch recording, plus progressive scan DVD Playback. RCA DRC8000N These recordable RCA DVD players offer +R/+RW format recording with up to 8 hours recording per 4.7 GB disc with 6 recording modes, and a Guide Plus+ interactive program guide with one-touch recording. Toshiba Recordable DVD Players Toshiba D-R1 These recorders offer progressive scan playback. The unit has DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and DVD-RW recording support. The DVD-RAM media offers convenient features, such as simultaneous play and record, and time slip feature, where you can "pause" live program. Toshiba H400 These Toshiba DVD players combine two great products in one. The combination is a high performance of a progressive scan DVD-Video player and TiVo functionality, gives you an all-in-one Digital Media Server. Daewoo Recordable DVD Players Daewoo DVDRW11 The DVD recorder unit from Daewoo supports CD, VCD, CDR, CDRW, all format DVDR playback, and Audio CD, CDR, SVCD, DVD+RW recordable. Cyberhome Recordable DVD Players Cyberhome CH-DVR1500 Features in these recordable Cyberhome DVD players include multiple recording modes, HQ, SP, LP, EP, and SLP, up to 6 hours recording on one DVD+R/RW disc, and built-In TV tuner. Polaroid Recordable DVD Players Polaroid DVP-0900 The DVP-0900 supports DVDs, JPEG images, MP3 music discs, CDs, CD-RS and CD-RWs playback, offers recording on DVD+R/+RW, plus features include built in Dolby Digital Decoder and DTS compatiable digital audio output.
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