DVD Recorder

Dodge_2

Hi , a quick tale . . .

I was offered . . "would you like one for Christmas" . . a base model DVD recorder, one of the own brand 120ish quid model.

I thought I could find a better model and pay the extra, so my search was on! I Googled, I Kelkood, I read reviews, I tried every electrical retailer in my local area and eventually decided on a Panasonic, a DMRE65EBS. I chose this one for several reasons, features and price included.

The best price I found was from Richersounds, their price online is £229.95, but there was no option to order this model online. I went to my local branch in Bristol, the instore price is/was 249 plus change, I thought I'd either got the price wrong or I'd remembered the price from a different web store, so I went home. I know I should have asked but hind sight . . . etc.

Anyway I checked online when I arrived home, then called the branch, they said they would honour any online price on their website, that was current when I returned to the shop.

I called into my local Currys super store, they have a price match, well so I thought? They have the same model for £399+chge!!! They said they couldn't match it?? Oh well, their loss.

I returned to Richersounds, bought the DVDR and they offered me a 3yr warranty, now I'm not a warranty man normally, as they are a rip off! IMHO. But this was only 30quid and if I don't claim I just return the card to Richersounds and they'll give me my 30quid back, cash out of the till.

To summarise . . . tips if you like . . .

Richersounds (Bristol) ~ Top people, helpfull staff, on the phone and in store. They were quick to answer the phone too, and it's a local number direct ot the branch, not a head office or a 087* number.

The online price may be cheaper, quote it in store to get it.

The warranty may be refundable, worth asking if they don't offer.

Currys price match . . er . . doesnt! ::) ;D

I hope there is something usefull in this post for someone.

Richersounds
PanasonicDMRE65EBS



Sorry to waffle on, I hope there is something usefull in this post for someone.


I hope this is in the right place.

George_Bray

Hi , a quick tale . . .

I was offered . . "would you like one for Christmas" . . a base model DVD recorder, one of the own brand 120ish quid model....I hope this is in the right place.

Martin started a thread entitled "Great DVD Recorder Hunt' which is on page 2 at the moment, with loads of messages on this very topic. You make some good points but, personally, I wouldn't spend more than £120 - for only £109 at Argos before Xmas I bought a Liteon 5005 DVD recorder (hardly 'own brand, more 'leading' brand!) which is so good, I wouldn't want to pay a penny more. If money is no object, though, the Panasonic machines do have an excellent reputation.

andrew_b6k

Just wondering if you work for Liteon? ;D

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George_Bray

Just wondering if you work for Liteon?

No I don't work for Liteon or have any connection with them whatsover. I'm just a very happy customer. The DVD recorder was the first Liteon product I've ever bought.

As Andrew, and perhaps others, are clearly irritated by the number of times I refer to this deck, I will now refrain from any further postings, advice or suggestions on Liteon DVD recorders.

scattycat_3

dodge, welcome
If you had come here sooner you could have got the Panasonic 55 at Boots for £169 with loadsa points.

Salt from Scat

Dodge_2

Hi folks,

I've been a lurker here for a long time, I have followed the DVD threads, but they always seam to be about base models or own brands. The liteon may well be a competant machine for the money, but it has it's limitations.

Some reasons for chosing Panasonic, and in particular the 65 over the 55, included, the fact it had a card reader for my cameras, it can also record DVDRam, it has the Time Slip-function, you can record and watch on and from the same disc at the same time, you can record a program and then watch it from the begining before the recording has stopped.

loates123

what about a dvd recorder for a pc is svp the best place

Dodge_2

what about a dvd recorder for a pc is svp the best place

I would do a search on Google for reviews of DRDR drives, then once you have some ideas of which models you like the specs of, search for the best price.


These may help to start you off . . .
http://www.google.co.uk/
http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/home/
http://www.kelkoo.co.uk/

jaggyben

I Would Like To Thank You George Bray For Your Comments About Dvd Recorders I Have Found Your Advice Very Helpful Keep Up The Posts

jaggyben

To George Bray I For One Have Always Read With Interest To Your Quotes About Lite-on You Have Told Us About The Good Points About Lite On And Also The Bad Points So We Could Make Up Our Own Minds About Lite On I Think This Is What Martins Tips Is All About Keep Up The Posts

hollie.weimeraner

Dodge wrote:

Hi folks,

Some reasons for chosing Panasonic, and in particular the 65 over the 55, included, the fact it had a card reader for my cameras, it can also record DVDRam, it has the Time Slip-function, you can record and watch on and from the same disc at the same time, you can record a program and then watch it from the begining before the recording has stopped.

I take it that with it being from Richer Sounds it's also multi region as well? That's worth between £30 & £50. IMHO you've made an excellent choice