15-08-2003 06:08									#1
	Advise GP on a new VCR or DVD player Support Apolyton buy from Amazon

Well my 15 year old VCR has started eating tapes. Looks real nice on the outside and otherwise functions fine. Figure it is time to buy a new one. What should I get? Oh...unless you know how to make it stop eating tapes.

	15-08-2003 06:09									#2
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Advice paiktis too on the exact same things.

	15-08-2003 06:10									#3
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When looking for a DVD-player, don't be afraid to look at cheap, unknown brands.
These are usually good machines, and most of them are region-free as well

	15-08-2003 06:15									#4
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I want to drive to a store and buy something. I am not an audiophile. But I'm also somebody who's time is worth money. Just tell me what to buy that will last a while.

	15-08-2003 06:16									#5
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While we're at it, I need hardwood floor/landlord advice. My kitty just knocked a very heavy metal paperweight (like a 6 inch metal "jack") onto the floor where it made a nice puncture of the floorboard.

	15-08-2003 06:19									#6
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Unless you plan on spending $300 or more, I would suggest getting something that is the same brand as your TV. That way, you don't have to worry about remotes. Most mainstream brands are the same around the $100-$250 range. Such compatability generally gives you better performance. It sounds like you take good care of your ****.

	15-08-2003 06:21									#7
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DVD: I fancy JVC personally; they're not too expensive either (no more than $ 150).

Floor: maybe you can try filling the puncture with liquid wood.

	15-08-2003 06:21									#8
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Yeah, there are some very decent $100-150 models made by Sony, Panasonic, etc.

	15-08-2003 06:21									#9
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I have long since lost all remotes. The dying VCR is a JVC as is the live TV (of similar age).

	15-08-2003 06:23									#10
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JVC's won some home cinema prizes in Eurocomland the last couple of years, and their players can play DVD Video, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, and MP3 formats.

	15-08-2003 06:24									#11
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quote: Originally posted by Zopperoni JVC's won some home cinema prizes in Eurocomland the last couple of years, and their players can play DVD Video, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, and MP3 formats.

And all that for just 150 euros?

	15-08-2003 06:26									#12
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Do they make combined VCR/DVDs? Aren't most videos (like at that store with the flirty salesgirls) still on video?

	15-08-2003 06:26									#13
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quote: Originally posted by paiktis22 And all that for just 150 euros?

Yup: http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027014

	15-08-2003 06:27									#14
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quote: Originally posted by TCO Do they make combined VCR/DVDs?

Yes, those exist. A mate of mine has one.

	15-08-2003 06:29									#15
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Thanks Zopperoni!

	15-08-2003 06:32									#16
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TY Zopper. I will get another JVC.

3rd question. How long should I cook a Hebrew National Frank and at what temperature? In a toaster oven?

	15-08-2003 06:32									#17
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quote: Do they make combined VCR/DVDs?

Yeah, they usually are expensive though.

	15-08-2003 06:33									#18
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quote: Originally posted by Imran Siddiqui quote: Do they make combined VCR/DVDs? Yeah, they usually are expensive though.

Should I just buy a new one of each? Or just abondon Video?

	15-08-2003 06:37									#19
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I'd buy one of each... but of the same brand. It sounds like you are going the JVC route. I don't trust the quality of those combo'ed machines.

	15-08-2003 06:37									#20
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That depends on how much you think you'll use the VCR. If you like recording things, you'd want a VCR.

They don't need to be that expensive, JVC has a model for about $230:

http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027007


And I have no idea how to cook that Hebrew National Frank, sorry.

	15-08-2003 06:40									#21
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I have an old Panasonic VCR Recorder/Camera that is actually doing a great job as a VCR, unlike my regular VCR, so the DVD is all I want.


I'd also be a bit sceptical about combined machines. If something breaks in one then most of the time both are out of service.

	15-08-2003 06:46									#22
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puppies taste GOOOOOD!

	15-08-2003 06:47									#23
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In China...

	15-08-2003 06:50									#24
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right here. With some grey poupon

	15-08-2003 06:53									#25
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I gray poupon your face!

	15-08-2003 06:53									#26
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	15-08-2003 07:00									#27
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behave, young curly, gf annoyer.

	15-08-2003 07:01									#28
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i not curly! NYA NYA NYA YOU WISE GUTY

	15-08-2003 07:02									#29
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quote: Originally posted by Sava i not curly! NYA NYA NYA YOU WISE GUTY

I think you are more like a slicky gayboy Louganis type.


Not that there's anything wrong with slicky types...

	15-08-2003 07:02									#30
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Sava has me covered.

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