--- Forwarded Message from Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 16:46:01 -0700 >From: Derek Roff <[log in to unmask]> >To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum <[log in to unmask]>, "Chapman, Daniel" <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Re: #7362 Multistandard Converting VCRs >In-Reply-To: <[log in to unmask]> >References: <[log in to unmask]> ------------------ Following the advice of several LLTI-members, we have used the external converter box with a non-converting multi-standard VCR. I have seen the assertion that this combination produces better quality video than the Samsung, but I have never seen the two choices in the same room at the same time, so I can't judge. Our combination gives very good results. We have a Sony VCR and the ComWorld CMD-850 video converter (which the vendor claims is superior to the Tenlab). We purchased them from World Gift Center <www.world-import.com> This combination approach is a viable option, which might save your taxpayers a bit of money, given the failure rate that you report with the Samsung. Good luck. Derek >> Subject: Multistandard Converting VCRs >> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 14:01:22 -0600 >> Thread-Topic: Multistandard Converting VCRs >> From: "Chapman, Daniel" <[log in to unmask]> > > We've recently had a very bad run with the Samsung SV-5000W > multistandard converting VCR, and have in fact burned through our > third in two and a half years. > Third, I am wondering if any of you have a suggestion for > an alternative. I have been told by several AV businesses that > only the Samsung 5000W and 7000W ($400 and $700 respectively) can > convert any VHS tape to any format. I understand that there are > also converting boxes out there (Tenlab) that accept a signal from > a multistandard (non-converting) VCR and convert the signal into > the desired video standard, and yet the quality is often noticeably > degraded as regarding the Samsung version and are expensive (as > long as they work, the Samsung's actually do a good job of > converting). Derek Roff Language Learning Center, MSC03-2100 Ortega Hall Rm 129, 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 505/277-7368, fax 505/277-3885 Internet: [log in to unmask]