copying a dvd-r onto a standalone......

[the phantom]

if i copy a DVD-r onto another dvd-r, will the quality suffer badley?? i hear so many different things about this issue, does anyone have personal experience?? i do not have a recorder yet, but will be getting the Sony RDR-GX7 or the Panasonic DMR-E80H.
many thanks in advance!

[wulf109]

If you want to copy a DVD-R you should do it on your computer not on a DVD standalone.

[Bob W]

I have done that and IMO the quality looked darn good. You will of course need a device like this http://www.facetvideo.com/ to get past the copy protection of the DVD. The best way to make a backup of a DVD is with a computer and DVD burner however you could also do it directly from DVD player to DVD recorder.

If you're looking for a recorder then I would consider this LiteON DVD+RW recorder for $250 which is a good deal.
http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=309011&pfp=srch1&sid=3FCE79002DDBE17F

[the phantom]

thank you for the honest opinions, they are appreciated!