Sony RDR-GX7

[Zombie6422]

I am considering to buy this model. I was looking through some old threads and saw that someone had a hard time with it. Is there any one else here that has gotten this model since then and had an opinion on it? Also, if you do not think this model is good; I am looking for suggestions on recorders that are in the $350-$400 range. Thanks.

[piano632]

Sony has a new model out called the RDR-GX300.

It is basically the same, except now it supports writing to all 4 formats (the GX7 did not write to +R) and appears to have less problems.

The only thing missing on the GX300 is firewire input, for which you'd have to either get the GX7 or wait for the GX500.

Other good machines:
JVC, LiteOn, Pioneer/Sharp

[Zombie6422]

Hi, I was looking through some of the other brands that you suggested. I know the Sony you just said had support for the 4 formats which would probably be more convenient, but having all these is not that important to me because I won't be using it that much. What do you think of the JVC DR-M10SL I also looked over some old threads on that model and people seemed to be pretty happy with it.

[DaveS]

I am considering to buy this model. I was looking through some old threads and saw that someone had a hard time with it. Is there any one else here that has gotten this model since then and had an opinion on it? Also, if you do not think this model is good; I am looking for suggestions on recorders that are in the $350-$400 range. Thanks.

I'm one of the few people here who has this one, I think. Anyway, if you do have any questions, I'd be happy to answer them.

For me, it's been a very good machine, but it meets what I was looking for. One thing to help sort out what machine will fit you best is to try to identify your specific uses for it and then match features of the machine to what you want.

For me, I didn't need a hard drive in the recorder and was very interested in getting a machine which I believe does a very, very good job at encoding the analog source, which I believe the sony does, so for me, it fit the bill.

What are you looking to do w/ the machine?

[Zombie6422]

I am just looking to record some old movies that are not available on dvd; so I have been looking at the JVC as a good choice and it is about $100 less than the Sony I was originally looking at.

[tommyoz]

One thing to help sort out what machine will fit you best is to try to identify your specific uses for it and then match features of the machine to what you want.

That's some good advice. Many people get all tangled up in trying to puchase a DVD recorder.

I was one who had the RDR-GX7. I brought it back because it was having trouble with media. This could have been just a bad DVD drive. I was able to squeeze out about 2 recordings and the quality was excellent. So excellent that I went out and purchased the RDR-GX300 when it became available. You can't go wrong with a Sony, JVC or Pioneer in my opinion.

[oldfart13]

Then I guess you should take that one back and get a 900/1000 when they come out in a month or two. Shame they altered it so much from the Japanese model...

[DaveS]

I am just looking to record some old movies that are not available on dvd; so I have been looking at the JVC as a good choice and it is about $100 less than the Sony I was originally looking at.

take a look at the panasonic models also...there are a lot of supporters here..one thing to note is that many of the DVD recorders don't get too creative w/ the menus you get on your disk

also food for thought if you can get a good recorder for less than you had initially thought and you have a little computer skill, you can get a pretty decent and not too expensive printer these days which prints directly on the dvd media, esp. if you have a lot of movies, might be a nice touch to have them w/ lables w/ the artwork (but don't use any adhesive labels on the dvd's, either print directly on them or get blanks you can write on w/ a felt tip).

[Zombie6422]

How much do those dvd printers cost and what is a good model # to get?

[DaveS]

How much do those dvd printers cost and what is a good model # to get?

the epson r200 seems to be in the $80-$100 range, but just like a razor, it's not the initial cost that will get you but the ink can get expensive ongoing (well,not cheap anyway)..if you search for some threads here you may find more info on it..overall, it has gotten decent review (there is an 800 as well)..

also, this was just an idea...I have a hard enough time managing the spending on my own $$ for this stuff, let alone anyone elses!! but, when you said what you wanted the recorder for, it came to mind so I thought I'd pass it along

good luck!!!