New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

Hi, I currently have a TiVo & VHS VCR hooked up to my NTL STB. A combination of the dog knocking a cup of coffee over the Video (and blowing it up) and some rather disturbing rumours about TiVo's future (basically, it looks like Murdoch is looking to launch a Sky+ style PVR over in the states and TiVo's major suppliers are looking at using it) mean I am looking to replace it (and the video).

Now, I will say that due to the dish (it *will* cause major hassle for me to have it installed), Sky + is NOT an option.

So, I have decided I'll probably get a DVD Recorder/PVR combo. Ideally, it would need to be able to work with (and control) my Samsung NTL box. I would also like to get one with a good programme guide (TiVo's is excellent and shows programmes up to a month in advance).

Anyone have any ideas (bearing in mind that Sky + is not an option - partly because of the grief it would cause me, and partly because there is no DVD-recorder built in)?

I was looking at the Pioneer DVR-920H-s

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

How much is that bad boy? Looks nice.

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

Why dont you just keep it until you know what the situation in - then buy a DVD recorder when the prices come down and you know what is happening with TiVo?

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

Doesn't quite fit your bill, but I have a Lite-on LVW-5006, and I believe they now have the LVW-5045 with HD. The 5006 doesn't have a proper epg (not sure about 5045) but at £180 it does very good DVD recordings and can use almost any media.

Looking at the Pioneer - main drawback I can see is the use of 'minus' media only. DVD+RW is much more versatile in a PVR type environment than -RW, but otherwise it looks good.

HTH

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

How about a new dog instead ? ;)

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No thanks... Already have two..

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I've been looking for pretty much the same thing as you, but would only buy if I knew I could watch one channel on ntl whilst recording anouther, is that possible?

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

That might be possible if and when NTL launch their Sky + style PVR they were talking about a while back.
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About £1,200. .. :(

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

:Yikes: Wait the price will have to come now. Rip IMO :shocked:

Re: New DVD recorder. Recommendations?
 

Atm you can record from one of the digital channels and watch the terrestial channels or vice versa, but the current STB's only have one digital tuner :(
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£1200 for the Pioneer :shocked: Afaik the Liteon 5045 costs under £300. Smaller HD and no proper EPG, but huge difference!