-=PCTechTalk=- Re: DVD Recorder.

Rose,
 Are you talking about a DVD burner in your computer?  If so, Percy is 
looking for a stand alone machine as I read it.

Also, if this is relevant, I bought my first VHS recorder in 1983, and i 
am still using the tapes that I bought with it. I have probably 70 or 80 
VHS tape cassettes, and only one has failed me.  I think with reasonable 
care they will last many more years. They need to be kept dry, 
moderately cool and most definitely away from loud speakers.  I have 
seen tapes kept on the top of free standing speakers, and the magnets in 
them are strong enough to cause damage to the tapes recording..

DVD recording discs are expensive here in NZ, but this URL is worth a 
look.  I have imported over 30 disks from there at *FAR* less than the 
cost here. <www.netsoftmedia.com>. 

Cheers

Rick H



TechRose@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

>My "Personal" opinion on this:
>
>I have purchased a DVD burner.... (A Sony 510A - Updated from the
>original..and it works wonderfully)
>
>When copying from VHS recordings it is difficult to know how much will fit
>on a DVD.   My experience has been that most take two DVD's.  (You can buy
>cases that hold 2 DVD's)
>
>The variables involved in how much disk space it will take has to do with
>the length of the movie you are recording and the speed at which you
>recorded it.
>
>One piece of information that made us want to copy the VHS movies is that
>the tape will eventually fail.  I do not remember what the life of these
>are..but.. I know I have movies I am anxious to get copied as they are past
>the 'life expectancy" that I was told.  I think it is 10 years..but I am
>sure someone here will know the correct info.
>
>DVD disks are expensive, but prices are coming down.  I watch the sale
>papers very closely and buy them on sale.
>
>We have also made backup copies of the DVD movies we have purchased.  It is
>nice to know that if one goes,  you have a backup.
>
>The software we have used to make these copes is DVD X Copy.  We bought that
>on sale too.  It has a very simple interface and is very easy to run.
>
>We have also scanned the original DVD jacket and DVD itself and then printed
>a copy of each on DVD Jacket and Label stock.  The copied DVD has the same
>'look' as the original.  You have to LOOK to see the difference.  (We also
>bought the DVD cases on sale - OK..OK..I am cheap! lol!)
>
>You can use regular cases for CD's for your DVD recordings, we just choose
>to use DVD cases.  The CD cases are much cheaper.
>
>Hope this helps....
>
>Rose
>Las Vegas
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Percy" <percy10@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2003 2:16 AM
>Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- DVD Recorder.
>
>
>Hi Every One.   I am interested in buying a DVD Recorder for recording
>programs on TV.   Is there anyone in the Group that knows anything about
>them , like how many hours can I record on one CD. ??   I have 110 VRC
>tapes. I want to cut down on the storage space.  Is it worth while buying a
>DVD  Recorder or should I keep the Video Recorder.  Thanks for any info.
>Lionel .
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