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I'm looking for a VCR...possibly a VCR/DVD combination.
I'm looking for a VCR, with a tuner...just a VCR like the ones sold a decade or more ago. I'm looking for something I can simply hook up. I want to avoid cable boxes, etc.
It would be great if there is a DVD player with the unit. Otherwise, we'll simply unhook/hook up whichever unit we want to use.
It boils down to this. I see DVD players on sale for $40 or less. The old VCR's with a tuner, could be bought for less than $50. Why can't one buy a VCR with tuner/DVD player for $100?
Wow I have not used a VCR in ages. You should get a DVR or Tivo it records 10x better
I only have to look up let say a Series click record and everytime that show is on I have it recorded without having to do all that programming that is asociated with a vcr.
The future is great.
Wow I have not used a VCR in ages. You should get a DVR or Tivo it records 10x better
I only have to look up let say a Series click record and everytime that show is on I have it recorded without having to do all that programming that is asociated with a vcr.
The future is great.
I have two Tivos, one in my daughters room and one in the living room and they are the best thing since sliced bread.
AND they have a USB port so you can burn the programs on them to DVD if you need to or I suppose to Video CD if you want to. In the end you will come out with a much better picture then using a VCR.
Having not had a Tivo or DVR can you tell me if there is a fee involved or if you must subscribe to any service. I understnad some Tivo require a phone line. Seems strange to me.
Having not had a Tivo or DVR can you tell me if there is a fee involved or if you must subscribe to any service. I understnad some Tivo require a phone line. Seems strange to me.
There is a fee associated with having a Tivo. They have to be connected to a phone line to download updates to the software. I don't leave mine hooked up because there is no phone line in the wall where they are. I run a cord to them and prompt them to dial into Tivo and get their updates.
Its like having your own personal butler whose ONLY JOB it is to make sure you see all your favorite TV shows. They can record two channels at the same time while you watch a third program that is saved. You can fastforward through commercials or boring parts of your show. AND as I said you can hook up a computer via the USB port.
I have a combo VCR/DVD Recorder and another stand alone DVD recorder. Both have tuners in them. Most DVD players do not have tuners, however. Neither of the units I have was terribly expensive, and I've had them a while. I think now you should be able to find either type of unit for under $100.
There is a fee associated with having a Tivo. They have to be connected to a phone line to download updates to the software. I don't leave mine hooked up because there is no phone line in the wall where they are. I run a cord to them and prompt them to dial into Tivo and get their updates.
Its like having your own personal butler whose ONLY JOB it is to make sure you see all your favorite TV shows. They can record two channels at the same time while you watch a third program that is saved. You can fastforward through commercials or boring parts of your show. AND as I said you can hook up a computer via the USB port.
I like electronics and enjoy understanding Technology.
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