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The concept of a HDD DVD recorder is highly appealing - despite the multiple formats, which does'nt appear to be of great concern.Researching Net buzz on some models has turned up:
The TV Guide programming feature (sub-contracted/co-branded through one "Gemstar" company), appears to be highly iffy. Read of a model that had *NO manual programming, so if the TV Guide thingie didn't function...sorry. (!)Fan noise. Yeah, they have fans. Read of one model in which the fan ran 24/7, even when the unit was turned off. (!!) In general, fan noise was a common complaint. And you aren't going to see fan noise specs from manufacturer.
All of the better models have the same Audio and Video DAC specs, *except the Sonys, which have the better Video DAC specs, but a lesser Audio DAC spec.
Better off waiting 'till next years' models?
Follow Ups:
..........………They are Panasonics and my 9 & 11 year olds can use them as can my wife. (and me too)We don't find fan noise an issue.
I would think they may well be cheaper in a year or so and no doubt possible better.
Only you know your own priorities and what you are willing to spend on any given product.
Good luck
Smile
Sox
...NEXT year. :)
The fan noise on my Pioneer DVR-320 (non-HDD DVD recorder) is there, but very low. Not noticeable during movie watching. If it were my only player (music also) I couldn't live with it however.
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