HD DSTV PVR vs DVD PVR

[marco79]

Which one of the two would be a better option? I am looking at getting either one within the next few months.

What are the pros and cons of both?

DVD PVR
Pros: Can copy movies to DVD.
Cons: You have to manually time record.

HD DSTV PVR
Pros: Has 1 HD channel.
Cons: If you cancel your subscription with Multichoice then the PVR function is useless.

Any others?

Could anyone recommend any DVD PVR brands I should look at in the mean time while I decide what to get.

If the DVD PVR has HD upscaling, would this increase the quality of the SD signal if connected to the TV via HDMI?

 

[avr-rulez]

Dreambox 8000 HD PVR DVD R/Writer Wifi etc all in one mate.

Love mine -

 

[Mineer]

only one question if u get dvd pvr where are u going to to get your content from yes dstv don't play the best movies around but sure does beat sabc 1, 2 and 3

 

[marco79]

What I am thinking of at the moment is to record loads of cartoons and movies for my kids then cancel my dstv subscription within a few months time. I only get about 2 or 3 divx movies a month from my brother-in-law. But My understanding is that a DVD PVR with usb can read movies off an external hard drive.