dvdrecorder

Philips DVDR5500 DVD Recorder

Phillips latest extremely slim DVD Recorder is the only DVD recorder that offers free view as standard

There is also a option to allow you to upscale video to TV pictures to 1080i and 720p equipping you for your HD plasma TV Digital media files  compatibility for DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG and you can use different disc formats such as DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R and DVD+R DL

Digital camcorder owners have a DV input for transferring footage easily to DVD and in the highest possible quality, and there is a USB port, allowing you to connect a USB drive or digital camera and play back music through your home cinema system.

Sony RDR-HXD860 DVD recorder

Sony have released the latest hard-disc based DVD recorder with built-in Freeview TV , HDMI output ,160 Gb hard drive and upscaling capability.

There's a built in Freeview tuner with 8-day EPG, with  recording and playback options. You can record from the in-built tuner or external set-top box, playback a programme from the start that's still being recorded, or watch another.

You can pause live TV and then enter 'catch-up' mode in which the video plays at normal speed until you hit the correct place. There's also a 'record series' feature that will automatically record an ongoing series of programmes without user intervention.

These models have a High Bit Rate recording mode which record at 15Mbps onto the hard disc, a higher recording quality than DVDs offer.

It has a built in HDMI port and can perform 720p/1080i upscaling to a high-definition TV.

The Sony RDR-HXD860 DVD recorder  will be available in September, average retail price £400.

Toshiba RD-A1 DVD recorder

Toshiba's RD-A1 DVD recorder will include an HD DVD burner and one terabyte of disk space for storing high definition broadcasts. Priced at a whopping $3,470, will be first sold in Japan when they get their production issues sorted out ,sounds like there is an issue with the sony's blue laser.

Polaroid DRM-2001G DVD Recorder

Polaroid has just released a new DVD recorder with a built-in 80GB hard drive with YesDVD technology.

This Model DRM-2001G is being sold through Wal-Mart, among other retailers, and incorporates YesDVD software technology meaning you have software that simplifies editing holywood movies.

YesDVD software, which is enabled by LSI Logic's DoMiNo media processor, uses scene detection software to determine the natural chapter points and find the first clear image in the video segment to represent that chapter. Consumers can quickly create concise and entertaining home videos, including musical backgrounds.

YesDVD technology also allows consumers to insert a finished DVD into a PC to create a DVD case coversheet featuring still shots from various scenes in the program allowing you to do it yourself instead of bringing in your geek neighbour.

The unit also incorporates Principle Solution's TVGuardian foul-language blocking technology that uses closed captions to automatically cut the volume when inappropriate words are spoken in a program.

The DRM-2001G, which carries a $299.99 retail price, also offers progressive-scan video output and will store up to 102 hours of content on its 80GB hard drive. The unit will play back discs recorded in the DVD, DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW formats. It will also play music CDs and JPEG images. It includes a front IEEE-1394 interface for connection to most minDV format camcorders.

Philips DVDR9000H Hard Disk|DVD Recorder

Philips has just released to the public the new DVDR9000H Hard Disk/DVD Recorder with Pixel Plus Built-in digital TV tuner Guide Plus+ EPG. The 400 GB hard disk can hold more than 80 hours of TV programming in HQ (High Quality) mode and up to 650 hours in SEP (Super Extended Play) mode. To guarantee reliable recording of program material onto optical discs, the DVDR9000H features Philips’ new SmartAlgo optical recording algorithm. What this means is the intelligent algorithm automatically analyzes the recording properties of any optical disc inserted into the DVD drive and chooses the optimum write-strategy to ensure optimum recording quality and maximum playback compatibility whatever make or quality of disc is used not bad when you have bought budget disc’s and regretting that decision. High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) DVDR9000H achieves clear sound and picture quality through High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI. By eliminating the conversion to analog signals it delivers perfect picture and sound quality, completely free from noise. HDMI is fully backward-compatible with DVI. Pixel Plus is Phillips first release of their new technology. It utilizes a unique combination of picture improvement techniques to enhance the quality of virtually any video source by adding more detail, depth and clarity to the picture. . The DVB-T digital terrestrial tuner in the DVDR9000H also makes this unit ready for the roll-out of free-to-air DVB-T broadcast services in countries throughout Europe. Coupled with the DVDR9000H’s HDMI interface, this means that DVB-T signals received via a standard TV antenna are recorded in digital quality and can be played on a TV screen, thereby maintaining an unblemished picture quality. Because of the picture enhancement technologies built into the DVDR9000H, such as Pixel Plus and video up-scaling, DVB-T pictures can actually be improved over their standard digital broadcast quality.

Sony RDR-HX510 HDD DVD recorder review

The first thing you notice about Sony’s RDR-HX510 it is the first DVD/HDD combo recorder to be capable of recording to dual layer DVD-R format discs. Similar to other recorders of its breed, the HX510 is compatible with DVD-RW, DVD-R, DVD+R and DVD+RW media and CD and CD-R playback. The  hard disk has a average 80GB capacity, allows you to pause live TV very nice , and is written to using high quality 15Mbps recording.

MPEGII compression allows around 6 hours of recording from a DVD-RW disc and there are a variety of quick tools built in to ensure both easy navigation and fast recording. Plus there’s a fast 24x dubbing for transferring data from the HDD to your own media  It has all the usual connectivity (SCART, S-Video and Composite) but not HDMI that is found on more expensive equivalents and is suitable for the forthcoming HDTV era.

Sony RDR-GX210 DVD recorder review

Sony’s recorder  works with DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs – that’s four of the five main recordable formats.

this unit a decent source, such as a Freeview signal, and it’ll give
you stunning recordings. On its highest definition setting, the lavish
colours and details in a recording of Rome are almost identical to the
original, but even in lower quality modes a good performance is assured.

options are plentiful, including an iLink port for simple transfer of
your home movies to DVD, and to top it all off the menu system looks
attractive and has clearly laid out options that are easy to follow.


Unlike the similarly priced Panasonic DMR-ES10, Sony’s recorder doesn’t
support DVD-RAM recording, so you can’t watch the start of a show while
the end is still recording. which is a nice option to have The best way
to fast forward those nasty adverts. Still the Sony worth considering.

Panasonic DVD Recorder with hard drive

Panasonic DMRE85HEBS DVD Recorder with Hard Drive

Nice toys with this DVD recorder (see features)but it would need to be at £583,00.

Features

• Playback of DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (2 channel), MP3, CD, CD-R/RW
• PAL progressive scan for plasma displays/LCD TVs/LCD projectors
• Playlist playback
• New direct navigator
• Auto renewal and relief-recording
• Advanced hybrid VBR technology for high picture quality

DVD Recording Standards

• DVD-RAM
• DVD-R

Playable Disks

• DVD-RAM: 12cm(5")(4.7GB/9.4GB)
• 8cm(3")(2.8GB)
• DVD-R*1:12cm(5")(4.7GB)
• 8cm(3")(1.4GB)(for General Ver.2.0)
• 12cm(5")(4.7GB)(for General Ver.2.0/4x-Speed DVD-R Revision 1.0)
• DVD-Video
• DVD-Audio
• CD-Audio (CD-DA)
• Video CD
• CD-R/RW*2(CD-DA, Video CD, MP3 formatted discs)

dvd recorder with hard drive

Hitachi has released at 2006 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
High-Definition DVD Recorder & Blu-ray Disc HDD Recorder  Hitachi will release the world's first 1-Terabyte hard drive and dual digital recorder capable of recording two simultaneous HD broadcasts. This is something I would like.  This DVD Recorder  allows for  128 hours of digital recording or 1,700 hours in extended play mode. The Blu-ray Disc HDD Recorder is a multi-drive supporting all Blu-ray Disc, DVD and CD formats. Hitachi provides a user-friendly interface and records HD broadcasts in original quality, providing more than two hours of HD program recording onto a single Blu-ray disc.

DVD Recorder |Panasonic DMR-ES15 review

Panasonic has released their DMR-ES15 DVD recorder at the latest CES show.Where they want to make a difference is with their new HDAVI-control functions meaning getting rid of wires and multiple remote controls.

HDMI and Panasonic’s new HDAVI-Control function are integral parts of Panasonic’s solution focused approach. The digital connection allows consumers to connect multiple components, such as the award-winning Panasonic plasma television and Panasonic home theater receiver, permitting the user to move away from multiple wires and remotes and control their components with a single operation.

Panasonic is aiming for high picture quality  for the 2006 line of recorders. An example of the picture-enhancing feature is the new HD Resolution . When connected to an HDMI compatible display, the images are converted to 720p or 1080i the holy grail of HDTV picture quality. Which gives beautiful, high-resolution images that are perfect for HD flat TV.

Plays pre-recorded DVD's & CD's
Analogue TV tuner built in with RF pass through
Super Multi-Format Recording & Playback
4x Natural Gradation
2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 Lines)
1 Second Quick Start for Recording,helps when you want to record straight away and having to wait for the the dvd recorder to read the disc which can be a pain.
Plays pre-recorded DVD's & CD's,pretty standard stuff
Chasing playback allows you to watch the start of a program while still recording it
Non-linear editing
MP3 Playback
2ch DVD-Audio Playback
Records on DVD-RAM & lower cost DVD-R,keep the cost down.
Auto DVD-R Finalizing
Auto recording from DV input
Will make discs that will play in most existing DVD players (DVD-R only)
Simultaneous playback while recording is possible (DVD-RAM)
Uses the single layer 4.7GB DVD-R (once only) system and DVD-RAM 4.7Gb systems
Records in real-time using MPEGII compression-Up to 8 hours per disc,but quality can decease when extending recording time.
Quick recording function automatically finds the blank part of the disc,better management of disc's
Variable Data rate settings
Flexible recording mode (VBR) for optimised bitrate for the type and length of recording
Built-in time base corrector that delivers highly stable, natural images
Front A/V input
DV input
Full RGB in and out
Flexible recording mode allows you to manually a time for recording and the player will set the best possible bit rate for that time, say 1 hour 15 minutes to fill a disc
PAL & NTSC Progressive Scan Output

Price will be about $249.95