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  1. 4th Nov 2006 15:34 #1
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    Since my Liteon LVW5101 is not working (see my previous post), I am looking for a reliable dvd recorder. Main purpose is to transfer a large collection of VHS tapes which I have, mostly of east indian classical concerts. I want something that is easy to use, reliable, and gives great quality transfers.

    I have been doing some research and I am considering the LG DR1F9H, Samsung R135/R145, and Panasonic ES15/ES25. The reviews on all 3 are mixed, and I have checked reviews on Amazon, Cnet, and on this site. I am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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    VHS tapes means you'll want filters. That means anything using the LSI Logic chipset. I know the LG and Panasonic are using LSI, the Panasonic might. If you get the Panasonic, you can only put 2 hours on a DVD without it looking overcompressed. The LG and Samsung also have 4-hour modes that look okay, but probably still best to stick with SP mode (2 hours per DVD).

    I'd personally grab the LG.
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    Samsung dvd-r130 ... no problems except for model available to you locally ... it dosent have to be flash ... just dose the job ... includes dv input for camcorder .

    Better than most others , and value .
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    If you want a refurb Samjunk, you can get one for $40.
    http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1904075&sku...&CMP=ILC-FOT02

    I wouldn't touch one myself, but to each his own.
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    Bought a Samsung DVD-R130 and the discs it made would only play back on itself. Not in my computer, (Apple G4 laptop) nor in an external NEC drive or a JVC standalone or a portable DVD player. All discs produced by this machine were unreadable except by the machine itself.
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  6. 6th Nov 2006 00:49 #6
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    Originally Posted by sloow
    Bought a Samsung DVD-R130 and the discs it made would only play back on itself. Not in my computer, (Apple G4 laptop) nor in an external NEC drive or a JVC standalone or a portable DVD player. All discs produced by this machine were unreadable except by the machine itself.
    It looks like you did not finalize the recorded discs!?!?
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    I would personally grab JVC, Toshiba, Pioneer but LG is Good too.
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  8. 22nd Nov 2006 00:48 #8
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    Thanks for all the help. Best Buy has the LG on sale for $149 after $50 MIR so I grabbed one today. I'll let you know how it goes.
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