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Jude The Obscure · 01-14-2009, 09:54 PM

Hi gang,

I'm in the market to buy a VCR/DVD-R combo unit as I really need to convert a lot of my old VHS tapes (including home movies, school memories, etc) to DVD as VHS is just going to continue degrade a lot faster and I would love to free up some space in my house from all the old tapes just sitting there.

So if any of you have one and can recommend a brand--let me know!

Thanks!

gidgetgrape · 01-14-2009, 10:30 PM

I have a Pioneer that I got from Sam's Club almost 4 years ago. I haven't had to use my extended warranty yet (knock on wood).

Jude The Obscure · 01-14-2009, 11:17 PM

Thanks--so I take it you are happy with it? I'm looking to buy one online.

Marvo301 · 01-15-2009, 01:15 AM

I have a Magnavox that I'm very happy with. I bought it at Futureshop.

comedyfreak · 01-15-2009, 05:13 AM

I also have a Magnavox I'm happy with. I bought mine at either Wal-Mart or Target, can't remember.

Jude The Obscure · 01-15-2009, 10:00 AM

thanks for those recommendations, Marvin and Joe.

Chelsea · 01-15-2009, 11:22 AM

Third in the thread with a Magnavox combo unit. The one I bought (circa 2006) won't write to the newest 16x discs, but otherwise has been very reliable. For best results, I output the VCR to a seperate Panasonic DVD recorder, though.

Jude The Obscure · 01-15-2009, 11:24 PM

Thanks Seth! I'm venturing out tomorrow to see if I can find a good price on a Magnovox. I'm not that tech savy, but I just want to get these old memories preserved before they are lost for good. If I don't see a good price at the stores, I'll get one online for sure.

01-14-2009, 09:54 PM	#1
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	VCR/DVD-R Combo recommendations? Hi gang, I'm in the market to buy a VCR/DVD-R combo unit as I really need to convert a lot of my old VHS tapes (including home movies, school memories, etc) to DVD as VHS is just going to continue degrade a lot faster and I would love to free up some space in my house from all the old tapes just sitting there. So if any of you have one and can recommend a brand--let me know! Thanks!

01-15-2009, 01:15 AM	#4
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	I have a Magnavox that I'm very happy with. I bought it at Futureshop.
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01-15-2009, 05:13 AM	#5
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01-15-2009, 11:22 AM	#7
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Third in the thread with a Magnavox combo unit. The one I bought (circa 2006) won't write to the newest 16x discs, but otherwise has been very reliable. For best results, I output the VCR to a seperate Panasonic DVD recorder, though.
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01-14-2009, 10:30 PM	#2
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I have a Pioneer that I got from Sam's Club almost 4 years ago. I haven't had to use my extended warranty yet (knock on wood).

01-14-2009, 11:17 PM	#3
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Thanks--so I take it you are happy with it? I'm looking to buy one online.

01-15-2009, 10:00 AM	#6
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	thanks for those recommendations, Marvin and Joe.

01-15-2009, 11:24 PM	#8
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	Thanks Seth! I'm venturing out tomorrow to see if I can find a good price on a Magnovox. I'm not that tech savy, but I just want to get these old memories preserved before they are lost for good. If I don't see a good price at the stores, I'll get one online for sure.