DVD Recorder Reviews

DVD recorders are optical recording machines which are used to record data and media on DVDs. Such machines are also commonly termed as DVD writers and the process termed as 'writing'. Though there are a number of DVD recorders available, they can be divided into mainly two types of recorders: Computer based DVD recorders and Stand alone DVD recorders. Most DVD recorders support either the DVD-RAM, the DVD+RW and the DVD-RW standards of recording.

Computer based DVD recorders have become very cheap and have become a standard addition in the later computers, much like the Floppy Disc Drive (FDD) or yore. Like most computer hardware, computer based DVD recorders require DVD authoring software. Computer based DVD recorders can also handle CD-RW and CD-R modules of media.

Here is a review of the best DVD recorders in the market today:

Samsung DVD-R135: The Samsung DVD-R135 is one sleek DVD recorder. It has a flexible recording length and the aspect ratio can be upgraded to 480 p, 720 p and 1080 p. The DVD recorder has a FireWire input and has a adjustable length commercial skip. It also has DivX support and is compatible with many kinds of discs. The Samsung DVD-R135 is one of the more user-friendly recorders, with the common commands, like play and record being on the front panel of the machine itself. It also has a chapter forward button, with a progressive scan button on the front panel. It also has an additional A/V input at the front panel, along with a FireWire/IEEE-1394 DV input. It has four recording modes, with the XP mode offering one single layer DVD worth of recording, with the SP offers two hours, the LP offering four and the EP offering six to eight hours.

JVC DR-DX5S: The JVC DR-DX5s is one of the first to have a integrated MiniDV deck. It plays records and edits MiniDV camcorder tapes, along with DVD-RAM discs and even dual layer DVD-R discs. It also has a 250 GB hard drive to pause and rewind live TV. The JVC DR-DX5S can dub video from a digital camcorder onto a DVD or the hard disk. One can also do some basic editing with the recorder.

Lite-On HD-A740GZ: This is a relatively inexpensive DVD recorder. It has a larger internal hard disk as compared to the others. The recorder has DivX capability and has a FireWire port which makes it easier to dub DV camcorder movies. It also has adjustable automatic chapter stops. The automatic chapter stops range from five minutes to thirty minutes, which makes it easier to create the chapter marks while recording. Also, the Lite-On HD-A740GZ can record wide-screen media in the original aspect ratio. It has around five recording modes, with the HQ offering the highest quality. The recorder can record media on HQ mode for around 1 hour on a standard DVD+/-R, It can record for two hours on a SP, three hours on a LP and four hours on EP. It also has a SLP mode which records for six hours. It can record straight from their internal hard disks. It also allows one to edit the material, or record onto a DVD later.

There are many DVD recorders available in the market. Before opting for a DVD recorder, one should go through the available features. There are many DVD recorder reviews available on the internet. Also, many DVD recorder companies have their websites, which offer more details about the cost, features and advantages of their products. Also, one should make sure that the after-sales services of the DVD recorder they are opting for are available abundantly.