26/05/2009 by admin.

Are you ready to buy a DVD recorder and you are overwhelmed by the tons of brands and specifications to choose from? Then here are some helpful points to consider.

1. The first question you need to answer is “What are you going to do with it?” Usually people buy DVD recorders for two purposes:

- To record TV programs and either keep them after watching them or simply delete them after watching.
- To edit home videos.

If your main reason for wanting to buy a DVD recorder is to record TV programs, then you will probably go for a digital video recorder with a built-in DVD burner or a DVD recorder with a hard drive. You will need to look for a DVD recorder that has better image and surround sound capture and the ability to record live shows while playing back video content recorded earlier. And
You will definitely, be looking for one that has larger disc drive space. However, if your intention is to edit home videos, then you will probably want to go for one that has a DV input - a firewire port and also good editing functionality.

2. The second question you need to answer is “Will I share my discs with other people?”

- If you plan to use your discs without sharing then you don’t need to worry about this. However, if you are planning to share them, then you need to be aware of formats supported by the DVD recorder. There are 7 formats i.e. DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM. Most recorders now support DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW while selected models support the DVD-RAM or Dual-Layer (DL) formats. (”R” refers to write-once discs, “RW” represents rewritable media.) It worth noting that DVD-RAM is not supported by many DVD players and it the most costly.

3. The third question you need to ask is “Will I need to use the recorder for other multi-media purposes?”

- If you are planning to play MP3 and WMA CD’s and to view JPEG’s, then you will have to consider if the DVD recorder supports those file formats.

4. The fourth question is “Are you a technical person?”

- Well some people have no problems getting on with setting up and operating most electrical gadgets, however, some of us are technically challenged at times and that is why you should go for a DVD recorder that is easy to operate. To start, Check out the on-screen menus and the remote control. Good interfaces will guide you through tasks, while bad ones will get in the way. If you are planning to use this for editing, then look at how the recorder organizes scenes for you and look at the steps required to perform basic tasks such as trimming, deleting, and reordering scenes. If the manual is available online, skim its contents to see if it offers clear, detailed explanations of everything related to recording and–especially for home video–editing.

5. Lastly, you need to ask yourself “How much money are you ready to spend?”

- Remember, the most expensive DVD recorder isn’t always the best one for your needs.

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16/04/2009 by admin.

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16/04/2009 by admin.

As the credit crunch begins to have massive global effects, the big camera giants are going back to the drawing board in order to manage if not stem the effects of the downturn. Some in view of their dwindling quarter income have come up with near radical measures to salvage their stake in the industry. A closer look at the latest financial reports however, reveals a case of mixed fortunes for the camera giants.  

Latest figuresIn their report for the end of fourth quarter 2008, Kodak reported a loss of $137 and also was the drop of digital sales by 23% to $1.78bilion. This worrying report is being attributed to the credit crunch. Another player in the industry giant Canon has also reported a whooping 67.7% fall in their operating profits. Sony which had enjoyed a momentous growth is not left out in this downward trend, even though its gaming brands are reporting an increase in sales. This positive outlook has come about because as people cut on outing spending habits, they are choosing to spend more time at home playing games.  

Global appealDuring this financial downturn, the companies that will survive albeit with long term scars are those that have over the period built global appeal. For example, Sony has built a brand name that is valued across the globe as compared to Kodak that has appeal mostly in America and parts of Asia.

 Way forwardAs the executives are crunching the sales figures hoping the recession does not stay long, there have to be immediate strategies to help maintain the current sales levels and to re-ignite consumer interests in the products.  This means that like no other time before, the consumer is the WINNER and whatever products or strategies that are put in place must by all means appeal to them. This will mean products that are affordable but still of cutting edge technology. This has is evident in the recent sales figures where digital cameras with between 6-8 million pixels falling by more than 10% when compared to those with 10 million and more pixels. The companies that will make it through the recession are those that will offer more compact DLSR cameras and price them aggressively.  Owen www.caredeals.co.uk

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05/10/2008 by admin.

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