Topic: DVD recorders w/1080i/720p HDMI output - suggestions?

[gewwang]

With basketball season fast approaching, I need a way to burn the games off from my cable DVR HDMI output at 1080i/720p to dual layer DVD.

I see this model on sale at buy.com now:
Samsung DVD-VR345 Super Multi VCR and DVD Recorder  - w/ HDMI & DivX Compatible
List Price:  See Details   $399.95
You Save:    $184.96
Our Price:    $214.99

but know nothing about these units.

From the specs, I can't even tell if it's got HDMI input.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203087720&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

[scervin]

With basketball season fast approaching, I need a way to burn the games off from my cable DVR HDMI output at 1080i/720p to dual layer DVD.

I see this model on sale at buy.com now:
Samsung DVD-VR345 Super Multi VCR and DVD Recorder  - w/ HDMI & DivX Compatible
List Price:  See Details   $399.95
You Save:    $184.96
Our Price:    $214.99

but know nothing about these units.

From the specs, I can't even tell if it's got HDMI input.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203087720&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

Are you trying to record in HD??  I highly doubt you will be able to do this and will need to use component ins.

HTPC's are a pain in the arse!  The pic quality is good, but I've yet to see one as good as a DVD player with SDI mod and a DVDO or other scaler being used.  Also, HTPC's are loud.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

Also, HTPC's are loud.

If poorly engineered, yes.