krazeguy Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Which VCR should I buy, I was looking at these models, I need something with STEREO output and at least 4 or more heads. Im going to be converting my VHS tapes to DVD. Does any one know anything about any of these models? Or should I purchase something else, thats NZD below. Which is like .67 c to the USA dollar, its F**Ken strong right now. http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/webapp/wcs/st...003-10153-10157 http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/webapp/wcs/st...003-10153-10157 http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/webapp/wcs/st...003-10153-10157 http://www.noelleeming.co.nz/webapp/wcs/st...003-10153-10157 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidoinkel Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 its F**Ken strong right now. haha sure it is. but ona serious note go for the first one, seems good and a fair price, especially if you only need it to back up videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 those are really expensive!! i can find a descent vcr with stereo and 4 heads for around 60-70 (CAN$) which would convert to maybe 65-75 for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted January 8, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 8, 2004 I'd say go with the samsung just for the Diamond Heads. ON a side note, get something good (like the samsung). I work in best buy and we've been notified that the VCR is being killed off soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 Do they still make those things? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazeguy Posted January 8, 2004 Author Share Posted January 8, 2004 I'd say go with the samsung just for the Diamond Heads. ON a side note, get something good (like the samsung). I work in best buy and we've been notified that the VCR is being killed off soon. Killed off ... thats why I want to backup all my Home videos to DVD ;) Is there any sites with VCR player reviews ... un-likely but has anyone seen any. More of a comparason type thing. Also are any of these features really important, eg which one is best? Diamond Heads 750x Jet rewind & 35x Jet search Video doctor - A self diagonsitic system which notifys user of any errors via vcr display Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted January 8, 2004 Veteran Share Posted January 8, 2004 Diamonds head are going to be the best kind of head you can get on a VCR.The heads are coated with Diamond Like Carbon. This helps preserve the heads and keep the machine up and running at a good quality longer than a standard VCR. The Jet Rewind stuff is useless if you are mainly going to use this to copy over to DVD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sully748 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 a vcr is a vcr does it really matter ... ne ways i would go with a dvd player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazeguy Posted January 9, 2004 Author Share Posted January 9, 2004 ok thanks everyone, Sully748 I am converting VHS to DVD so I need a VCR, I already got a DVD player ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvo Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 VCR will still be around for atleast 15-20 years atleast. Last year was the last year they made beta machines and supposidly died many many years ago. Also the VCR is like the floppy drive, it just wont go away for awhile. Until a VERY simple method comes out to convert VHS -> DVD, the VCR will be part of the entertainment system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ryan Posted January 9, 2004 Share Posted January 9, 2004 I got a VCR and DVD player (my PS2, I did have a DVD player but sold it). In my opinion, VCR's will remain for quite a bit until recording on DVD is cheaper, as well as recording home movies with some kind of portable DVD video camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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