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DVD Recorders - Can play and record at the same time?

Jun 16, 2005 7:24PM PDT

Hi!

Does anybody know if DVD recorders can record (on DVD-R)/Hard disk) and play(from DVD or Hard disk, depending on what is already used for recording) at the same time?

I do not have a DVD recorder and would like to know if any brand is offering such a feature.

Thanks!

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(NT) (NT) None that I've seen.
Jun 16, 2005 9:52PM PDT
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to an extent some can
Jun 16, 2005 10:23PM PDT

If your machine records to a DVD-RAM disc, you can record a show, and begin watching it with full pause/rewind capabilities within 10-15 seconds. Similar to a TIVO, you can pause "live" TV if you're recording it. As far as watching already recorded material while you're recording something else, I haven't specifically tried that on my Toshiba DV-R3, but maybe now I will. Happy

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DVD Recorders -
Jun 17, 2005 1:31AM PDT

I have seen a few DVD recorders that also have a HD in them. They say watch a DVD and record on the HD at the same time, then record from the HD to the DVD. Toshiba and Panasonic make them check their websites. John

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DVD recorders
Jun 18, 2005 3:36AM PDT

Hi All,

I am looking for a DVD recorder that:

a. records HD

b. has commercial skip (hate those adverts!!)

c. Will allow you to record one channel and watch another

and

d. will record on hard disc AND.OR a CD, so I can transfer the CD and play it elsewhere.

I think in the US all the above is done via TIVO, but here in Canada it seems we are light years behind.....

Thanks in advance guys,

Brian

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Reply to: DVD recorders
Jun 20, 2005 2:48AM PDT

Can you get Dish Network or Direct TV in Canada? John

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DVD Recorders
Jun 20, 2005 11:19AM PDT

We can get Direct TV (but I don't want it) and Star/Bell satellite here in Canada.