I picked up the RCA unit (DVD+R/W) at compgeeks for about 120 bucks so the price wasn't much more than a high priced DVD player. It's nice enough, but about DVDRAM. To get that price I waited for the Sunday midnight madness sale.
The writing is on the wall. Goto office max, staples and see if DVDRAM disks are in ready supply.
Bob
I am interested in getting a stand alone VHS to DVD recorder. I am interested in the Panasonic models but I am concerned about DVD-RAM as the multiple use format versus either RW. I will keep most of my burned discs for my own use, so adaptability is not a big issue. I would occasionally burn something for a friend using a one time disk.
Anyone have any experience with these formats? Is there any chance that DVD-RAM will be obsoleted? I don't want to be stuck with unusable disks in the future.
Is it worth the extra $$$ for a Sony or other unit that will burn to RW and RAM?
thanks,
Jason

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