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backing up dvd with standalone
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neo*2
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Post Posted: May 05, 2005 17:59 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Hi, I recently purchased a stand alone recorder and was wondering if you can backup dvds with it or is copyright always going to get in the way. I remember back in the day you could use a video stabilizer and a vcr to get around the copyright on any tape to make a backup. Or is the only way to remove the protection through software? Any help would be appreciated.

gshelley61
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Post Posted: May 05, 2005 19:04 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Sima GoDVD or a full frame TBC

It's better and faster to backup DVD's on the computer with software... DVDShrink, etc.

solidsnake
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Post Posted: May 05, 2005 21:19 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
what recorder did you buy?

gshelley61
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Post Posted: May 06, 2005 04:49 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Wal Mart has the Pioneer DVR-220-S for less than $200. Great return policy if you don't like it, too.

markhamPete
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Post Posted: May 06, 2005 06:03 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
Going back to the original question. The answer is Yes, if you can get a hacked Apex player.

neo*2
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Post Posted: May 08, 2005 11:42 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
The recorder I purchased is the Sony RDR GX 300. I noticed you can buy the Sima GoDvd on ebay, will this remove protection and allow me to back up retail dvds and VHS?

samijubal
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Post Posted: May 08, 2005 12:32 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
You would be far better off to take that money and buy a burner. They last longer, take less time to do most backups, plus give the option of keeping menus, extras, etc. Unless the disc uses high compression, in that case you can always use 2 discs but you'll lose the menus, they will look better.

neo*2
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Post Posted: May 08, 2005 14:05 Posts Comp View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
For movie only will GoDvd do the job? What can't it do?

samijubal
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Post Posted: May 08, 2005 14:19 Posts View users profile Send private message Reply with quote
It will probably work. I've done them on a standalone and a burner both, the burner is the way to go. Not much sense in having a backup that is inferior in quality to the original to me. Alot of movies can be done 1:1 with an exact copy of the original, if you just keep the movie and no menus and extras with a burner. It's going to be that way with a standalone anyway. You can get a burner for $50 or less.

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