New DVD Recorders

[Czar]

I have seen several DVD recorders on the market ranging from under $500 to $5,000 but here is one due to hit the US this fall. Possibly the price will be slightly different than the quotes Yen converted price?


- Matsushita (Panasonic) plans to offer the DMR-E10-N 4.7 GB DVD-RAM recorder in Japan on June 30 for around $2,300. Disks will cost $25 each for 4.7 GB, $35 for 9.4 GB (in September).

[RoboDad]

Unfortunately, the U.S. price is going to be a bit higher:

$3999.95 for the recorder
$34.99 per disc for the blank media

I supposed Bill Gates might pick up a few of them, but at that price, I don't know too many other people who will be breaking down anyone's retail door to get one.

Robo

What's the latest on DVD-RW and DVD+RW??

What are the best Recordable DVD News links?

This is the only recent news I have been able to find: (two links)
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Friday September 8, 11:09 am Eastern Time
Press Release
SOURCE: Philips Consumer Electronics

Philips Unveils the Ultimate in Home Entertainment at CEDIA
Cutting-Edge Products Reinforce Company's Commitment to Providing Unparalleled Design and Technology

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Philips Consumer Electronics today unveiled its new line of notable cutting-edge electronics at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association's [CEDIA] Expo, being held from Sept. 7-10 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Visitors to the show will be able to experience first-hand the ultimate in home entertainment with demonstrations of the company's DVD-Video Recorder, Super Audio CD, Pronto Universal Remote TS2000, Digital Set-top Boxes, digital widescreen TV's, and a variety of other products that fit any lifestyle.

DVD-Video Recorder: Compatibility is the Cornerstone

Developed from the start to be compatible with both existing and future DVD-Video and DVD-ROM equipment, the Philips DVD-Video Recorder is based on DVD+RW technology. This means that consumers can create their own DVD and play the bare disc back on both existing and future DVD-Video and DVD-ROM equipment. For More: http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000908/in_philips_2.html

(This is why I don't even consider DVD-RAM. It has to use a cartridge and is not at all backwards compatible with any existing players.)

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Here is a sampling of products that are available now: http://www.rwppi.com/product/index-e.html

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I hope you can help!

Thanx