Stand alone HD recorder

[number7]

Hello
Does anyone know of a stand alone hard drive recorder that has an mpeg decoder. Or an inexpensive HD dvd recorder that will record analogue tv.
Thanks very much
number7

[Frobozz]

That's what all standalone DVD recorders have and do. As for an inexpensive HD DVD recorder it depends on your perception of inexpensive. I think the Pioneer DVR-640H is inexpensive because it costs half the price I paid for an earlier model a couple years before. Plan to spend $300+ although you might find something just under that.

[number7]

Most hard drive recorders over here england seem to have only terestrial freeview tuners so can only get digital tv. I need analogue input for my satellite receiver. Will look up the pioneer.
Any more ideas appreciated

[Frobozz]

The only way to record to HDD or DVD from satellite in the U.S. is through the S-video or composite video inputs. None have satellite tuners. I'm presuming line inputs are available on DVD recorders in England for connection from your satellite receiver's line outputs.

I don't know what brands or models of HDD DVD recorders are currently sold in U.K.

[number7]

Made a mistake in my original message, I meant I needed one with a mpeg encoder so will work with analogue TV.
Thanks

[number7]

Thanks Frobozz for your replies and interest
all the best
number7

[handyguy]

My panasonic e500 has a mpg4 record option with a few settings.

[number7]

Thats interesting, Ill look it up
Thanks

[Deisel Weisel]

You mean hard-drive (hdd) not high-def (hd), right? I suspect you’re after something slightly cheaper, and more portable. I’ve not had time to scrutinise their products thoroughly, but maybe something from http://www.archos.com/ might be suitable. Not cheap though.