Generally speaking, computer DVD recorders can play DVD disks. You must however have the correct drives, codes, and software to play DVDs. Often times computers/dvd recorders come bundled with software to do this but if you don't have any check your DVD recorder manufacturer's website for more information and recommendations.
No, many just play a DVD.
DVD recorders were first invented in 1995 and referred to Digital Video Disks. They were first available in Japan in 1997. The portable variety became available in 1998.
Yes they will
DVD-R disks are the most common in use today and that's why it'll record -R disks. The older recorders didn't have the software embedded in them to record on an R disk, but the newer generation machines usually will. Without going into a lot of techno-babble,the `R` was a positive recording system and the `-R` was a negative recording system. Most commercial movies you buy are -R disks as well, and since my computer will record both, I choose the -R disks because I'm relatively sure they'll play on any DVD player.
Yes Amazon.com does sell Sony dvd recorders . Amazon.com has a wide variety of dvd recorders , mostly from sony .
It's possible, since some older DVD players will only play DVD+R disks.
It's possible since some of the older DVD players would only play DVD+R disks.
You have to convert your video to DVD format (VOB or MPEG-2) at first, and add the DVD menu to it, otherwise it cannot play on regular DVD player.
I have successfully stopped the recording on two separate panasonic recorders, after which the player would not read or record disks. Apparently this breaks the machine forever.
One can find hard drive DVD recorders from Shop 411 and Walmart. One can also find hard drive DVD recorders from Amazon, Target, Bizrate, and Best Buy.
Maybe. Some DVD recorders/players understand and can play xvid/avi files, others don't recognize them at all.
Examples of companies manufacturing cheap DVD recorders are Toshiba, Sony, Panasonic and Philips. They have many low budget models. Used DVD recorders found on auction sites can be even cheaper.