DVD and HDD recorder to use with two satellite inputs?

[fla_independent]

I need to replace a Daewoo HDD and DVD recorder which has just died. I need something that will take signals from two satellite set-top boxes (setup is in France, picking up French digital and UK digital broadcasts).

Ideally, I'd like something easy to set up and use, and not too expensive!

We had the Daewoo for a few years; most annoying thing about it was that it was very noisy.

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd be really grateful. I have looked at the Samsung DVD-SH893, which sounds okay, but I'm not really clued-up enough to know whether it will do what I need to.

Thanks in advance for any ideas!

 

[Chris_Lucid]

If I was in your shoes I'd start by looking for a recorder with two AV inputs. The best way to check that is by looking at the user manuals. Most manufacturers make these available in the support sections of their web sites.

Incidentally, I had a quick look at some of the owner reviews for that Samsung. There's a lot of very negative comments.

 

[fla_independent]

Thanks – that's a really good idea, checking the manuals for two AV inputs. Yes, I belatedly read some reviews of the Samsung, and they are pretty offputting!

 

[rolfw]

Not really au fait with these type of recorders, but with so many PVR satellite receivers around, either with built in drives, or the ability to record to USB drives straight from an EPG, it may be worth considering upgrading the satellite receivers, rather than replacing the recorder.