Samsung DVD R145 Hi-Def Recorder

DVD-R145
Hi-Def Conversion DVD Recorder

Spec's
Video recorder type DVD recorder
Recording media DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW
Max recording capacity Up to 8 hours on DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW.
Dimensions (HxWxD) x x mm
Playback options DVD-Video, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, VCD, CD-Audio, CD-R/RW, MP3/JPEG/MPEG-4/DivX


This elegant full Multi DVD Recorder offers the flexibility of Full Multi Format recording, plus the practicality of Dual Layer Recording. Archiving family movies is easy using the front DV input; and TV programs can immediately be captured with the "1 sec." Quick Recording feature.

The Samsung DVD R145 is a one of a kind unit. With the upconverting it brings your TV viewing to another level

JVC DR-DX5S 250 GB HD DVD Recorder

Playable Formats: MiniDV, HDD, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW, DVD-R, CD, SVCD, VCD, CD-R/RW, WMA/MP3/JPEG Digital Still (CD-R/RW)
Recordable Formats: MiniDV, HDD, DVD-RAM, DVD-RW (VR and Video Formats), DVD-R
250GB HDD (Up to 473 Hrs. Recording)
Progressive Scan Output
i.LINK Connection (DV Input for HDD/DVD/MiniDV, DV Output for MiniDV)
VCR Plus+ (HDD/DVD)
Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG Digital Output (HDD/DVD)
Component Video Output
High-Quality Picture
DV-Format Recording (MiniDV)
Bit-Rate Optimizer (Intelligent Dual-Pass Encode Dubbing System) (HDD—>DVD)
Motion Active Progressive Scan Output (for Video Source)
Digital Direct Progressive Scan Output (for Film Source)
Super MPEG Encode Pre-Processor: Time Base Corrector, Frame Synchronizer and Motion Active Noise Reduction
Super MPEG Post-Processor: Block Noise Reduction Circuit, Color DigiPure and Hadamard Noise Reduction System
Recording/Viewing
16-Hour DVD Recording (on Double-Sided Disc)
Live Memory (HDD/DVD-RAM)
Simultaneous Recording and Playback (HDD/DVD-RAM)
Relief Recording (HDD)
Linear PCM Audio Recording (XP Mode Only)
1.5x Quick Playback with Sound (HDD)
Editing/Dubbing
6-Way Dubbing
Freezeless Editing for DVD Disc (HDD—>DVD)
High-Speed Dubbing, Max. 64x (HDD—>DVD)
Playlist-Based Editing (HDD/DVD)
Just Dubbing (HDD—>DVD)
Easy Program Dubbing (HDD/DVD)
User-Friendly
Library Database DVD Navigation
Animated Thumbnail on HDD/DVD Navigation (DVD-RAM/DVD-RW VR Format)
High-Resolution GUI (English/French/Spanish)
DVD-R Menu Screen with Thumbnail (18 Designs)

Pro's: Nice design; MiniDV deck; well-designed remote; intuitive menus; dubs audio and inserts scenes in MiniDV recordings; burns dual-layer DVD-R discs; HDD pauses and rewinds live TV; flexible recording speeds; six-way dubbing; above-average recording quality.

Con's: No electronic programming guide; DV editing tools are relatively crude; no IR blaster; no component-video input; incompatible with +R/+RW discs; limited high-speed dubbing options; high price tag.

RDRHX715 Sony DVD Recorder w/160 GB Hard Drive

Product Description:


Digital video upconversion
Selectable 480p/720p/1080i output via HDMI digital interface (separate adapter available for TVs with DVI input)
Built-in 160GB hard drive for recording/playback (holds 21 hours at best quality, 269 hours at lowest)
TV Guide On Screen free interactive program guide
IR blaster for controlling most brands of cable boxes
9 recording quality settings
Timer and manual recording options
Simultaneous recording and playback
Auto title/date/channel stamp with thumbnail image
Intelligent scene chaptering
Visual Search for quicker editing (when using the DVR)
High-speed dubbing from DVR to DVD (16X max.)
Auto channel set
Selectable progressive-scan mode for smoother video with HD-compatible TVs via the component video output (progressive-scan mode is playback only)
Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM
Front-panel digital camcorder input (IEEE 1394) with one-touch recording
3 sets of audio/video inputs (3 composite, 3 S-video, 1 component) including 1 front-panel
1 set of audio/video outputs (composite, S-video, 480i/480p component video, and HDMI)
RF input/output (tuner pass through only)
Standard TV tuner
Records to the following types of discs:
Write-once DVD-Rs and DVD+Rs, for making permanent recordings

Warranty: 1 year

Weight: 18 lbs

Pro's: HDMI output; burns to DVD+R/+RW/-R/-RW discs as well as dual-layer DVD+R; 160GB hard drive; great connectivity options; snazzy menu design; free onscreen programming guide; high-speed dubbing; decent editing options.

Con's: Expensive; TV Guide electronic programming guide doesn't work in all areas; no flexible-recording mode; poorly designed remote.