Question for the AV geeks

[Tanasi]

No offense meant just trying to get attention.

I'm no ludite but I tend to stick with what I'm comfortable so I generally do not upgrade AV equipment unless I have no choice. Well now I have no choice as my next to last VCR has given up the ghost. What I would like to get is a DVR with the DVD recorder so I can record shows from cable.
With my retirement I no longer have time to research things like this so I'm asking for opinions on brands and models. Since I do not have HD cable that's not a requirement but it would be nice and I'd rather not spend over $300. TIA

PS: I think I'm going to have to go back to work to get some rest no one ever told me retirement was going to be so busy.

[dendawg]

Your best bet, IMHO, would be to get a DVR cable box from your local provider. That or buy a Tivo if you want to stick with basic. Either way you're paying a monthly fee. :shrug:

As far as DVD recorders go, you should be able to find a decent name brand recorder for about $150. Try not to pay less, because you WILL get what you pay for.

[CancelMyService]

I have a DVR cable box (which is also HD so if you ever do get HD cable/TV, you're already set) and a Panasonic DVD Recorder. I actually have this setup on 2 TVs in my apartment. I'm a big wrestling fan so I record all the weekly shows to my DVR then put them on DVD.

Personally, I'm a fan of Panasonic DVD Recorders. I asked around when I was shopping for mine, and it was the near universal choice among people who record. The interface is really easy to navigate, and it lets you do a lot of things without being overly complicated. I actually bought both of mine for under $90, but that was because my model isn't the most current so it was a clearance price.