CD Burner

[Earl Partridge]

Is there such a thing as a stand-alone CD burner... one that does not
require a computer? I'm buying a camera that records to a VCR via
infra red, but thought if a CD burner were available that might be better
than a VCR.

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Is there such a thing as a stand-alone CD burner... one that does not
require a computer? I'm buying a camera that records to a VCR via
infra red, but thought if a CD burner were available that might be better
than a VCR.

You should consider getting a home DVD recorder. This is the newer technology
this will replace the VCRs for the TV viewing.

 

[Earl Partridge]

Is there a Stand-Alone DVD recorder?

You should consider getting a home DVD recorder. This is the newer
technology
this will replace the VCRs for the TV viewing.

 

[Bob I]

CD's aren't video content, but yes there are "stand-alone" cd burners
for audio. Have you heard of www.google.com ?

 

[Bob I]

Yes, look at www.google.com.

Is there a Stand-Alone DVD recorder?

 

[Don MI]

Yes, many. All will accept audio and composite video. Some will accept USB
and Link {IEEE 1394}. Not sure if any will accept a IR input. Suggest you
check here:
http://www.crutchfield.com/

for a idea of what is available. Crutchfield does not carry all brands, but
you will get an idea. Other sites such as Best Buy, Circuit City, Amazon.com
will provide other choices. Or just go to your local store.

Don

 

[Micky]

Is there such a thing as a stand-alone CD burner... one that does not
require a computer? I'm buying a camera that records to a VCR via
infra red, but thought if a CD burner were available that might be better
than a VCR.

Surely you meant DVD burner? A CD will certainly store video but the
quality is attrocious given the amount of compression required. DVDs
are far more versatile in any case (hence DVD = Digital Versatile Disc).
Dual-layer burners (DVD9) allow more than 8GB of data to be stored
on a single disc. Single-layer (DVD5) allows more than 4GB.

Domestic DVD recorders are 10 a penny in the UK -- even our
supermarkets sell 'em. Better than VCR, they work in much the same
way with a variety of quality settings (including the equivalent of SP
and LP). Specifications do vary, but they usually include their own RF
tuners and a wealth of connectivity options. However, they typically
do not include PC connectivity (not that I've seen, at any rate). So if
you also want to burn data discs or even CDs from your PC, you'll
need a PC-specific burner. Recommend a dual-layer burner for this,
the fastest you can afford.

Regardless, simply arm yourself with a handful of re-usable DVD+RW
discs and you're good to go. Once transferred to DVD, you can later
edit the video on your PC and finalise to DVD+R if required. It really
depends on what your intentions are with this camera. With the right
hardware you could even record directly onto your hard-disk if you
wished.