Hard Drive/DVD Recorder

[Felch]

I think there is already a thread on this subject, but i thought i would start a new one because i think my question is different.

Im looking at buying a hard drive/dvd recorder in the coming weeks, and i was wondering what people can recommend/suggest.

Basically want it to record shows off FTA TV - i already have a HD set top box. Do the recorders have there own in-built reciever, or do they plug into an existing one?

[smac]

You can get both Felch.

That extends me to the limit of my knowledge, even though I have been looking at them for the last few months. Will watch the replies in here with interest before I look any more.

[Westsider]

I have a HDD/DVD recorder.

It has a built in tuner, but I still record using the signal from my HD Set top box.

Mine is a Pioneer DVR-540H

160 gig.

Works really well.

[Wedgie]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

[Felch]

I have a HDD/DVD recorder.

It has a built in tuner, but I still record using the signal from my HD Set top box.

Mine is a Pioneer DVR-540H

160 gig.

Works really well.

What did it set you back ?

[Westsider]

Can't remember, got it at the same time as my TV and set top box... and it was 3 years ago.

[RustyCage]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of any type. Had a few LG VCRs and they were poo, even when they worked, which was only for a couple of months.

[smac]

Dishwasher, dryer and washing machine and even my new laptop are all LG and all top notch... I avoid their home entertainment stuff though, as a rule.

[RustyCage]

Dishwasher, dryer and washing machine and even my new laptop are all LG and all top notch... I avoid their home entertainment stuff though, as a rule.

Ok then, I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of the home entertainment type.

[gadj1976]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of any type. Had a few LG VCRs and they were poo, even when they worked, which was only for a couple of months.

Me Me Me!

I've had an LG plasma for 5 years, hasn't missed a beat. In fact, it was covered in gyprock dust for a while (accidentally I might add) and still going strong.

We've got Foxtel IQ, so I haven't had any need to buy a DVD Recorder. My old man's got a Samsung one and reckon's it's great.

[Wedgie]

Ive got a LG monitor on my PC and thats been fine.
Just their DVD recorder that was poo.
I havent heard a bad thing about their screens.

[RustyCage]

Well I must say my faith in LG is somewhat restored! Will still avoid them though!!

[Dutchy]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of any type. Had a few LG VCRs and they were poo, even when they worked, which was only for a couple of months.

Me Me Me!

I've had an LG plasma for 5 years, hasn't missed a beat. In fact, it was covered in gyprock dust for a while (accidentally I might add) and still going strong.

We've got Foxtel IQ, so I haven't had any need to buy a DVD Recorder. My old man's got a Samsung one and reckon's it's great.

can you tape FTA on the IQ?

[Westsider]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of any type. Had a few LG VCRs and they were poo, even when they worked, which was only for a couple of months.

Me Me Me!

I've had an LG plasma for 5 years, hasn't missed a beat. In fact, it was covered in gyprock dust for a while (accidentally I might add) and still going strong.

We've got Foxtel IQ, so I haven't had any need to buy a DVD Recorder. My old man's got a Samsung one and reckon's it's great.

can you tape FTA on the IQ?

Only the FTA's channels which are shown through fox... Ch2 and SBS i think.

[gadj1976]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of any type. Had a few LG VCRs and they were poo, even when they worked, which was only for a couple of months.

Me Me Me!

I've had an LG plasma for 5 years, hasn't missed a beat. In fact, it was covered in gyprock dust for a while (accidentally I might add) and still going strong.

We've got Foxtel IQ, so I haven't had any need to buy a DVD Recorder. My old man's got a Samsung one and reckon's it's great.

can you tape FTA on the IQ?

Yep, cos we've got cable. My sister who's got satellite cannot tape FTA.

[Dissident]

I thought all FTA channels were available through Fox Cable? Is on mine anyway!

[Wedgie]

I thought all FTA channels were available through Fox Cable? Is on mine anyway!

They are, its satellite that only has 2 and SBS for some weird reason.

[Lunchcutter]

I bought a cheapy no name from Strathfield for $200 and it works a treat.
Prior to that I bought a $800 LG (with no HD) and despite having about 3 grand of work done to it (under warranty) it still didnt work and I threw it out as it was a useless piece of poo.

I dont know anyone who has had a decent reliable LG product of any type. Had a few LG VCRs and they were poo, even when they worked, which was only for a couple of months.

Me Me Me!

I've had an LG plasma for 5 years, hasn't missed a beat. In fact, it was covered in gyprock dust for a while (accidentally I might add) and still going strong.

We've got Foxtel IQ, so I haven't had any need to buy a DVD Recorder. My old man's got a Samsung one and reckon's it's great.

can you tape FTA on the IQ?

yep you can as long as on cable (Foxtel re-transmit)... you can custom record any channel any time.. is brilliant

[Westsider]

Shame they arent continuing cable coverage.

Also heard a little rumour cable maybe discontinued all together, trying to remember where i heard it.

[Psyber]

I don't think there is much doubt that in time everything will go wireless. Cables and wires underground deteriorate and cost more to put in and in maintenance. It won't be good for those further from the main population centres, and I'm not entirely relaxed about living in increasingly dense high frequency fields..

"They have not been proven to cause harm." doesn't entirely convince me.