dvd player/recorder/vhs

[allgram]

i am keen to buy my 1st dvd player/recorder is it possible for me to buy one which will copy my many vhs tapes as well to this format.thank you allgram.

[alunrw]

I believe one is analogue(video) and the other digital (DVD) so you would probably require some form of adapter ? Ive had a look on google and apart from various organisations offering to do this at a fee, there appearsto be numerous items available.

[romko]

Philips, and other major brands do standalone dvd recorders to which you can connect an analogue vcr .That ought to do the job.  All the leading electrical retailers sell them. I think richer sounds do, i prefer them cause they seem to know what they are talking about compared to the spotty oiks in , say, Dixons!

As far as selection goes, i say avoid combos (dvd and vcr in 1) which are less reliable and often do the job less well than 2 separate dedicated units. Also stick with brand names and you should be Ok - there are many el-cheapo no name brand dvd recorders coming out these days and I have yet to see a good review or hear of anyone with good experiences of them.