Page 1 of DVD recorder that plays DIVX/Xvid etc?

As the title says, does anyone have any idea if you can get a dvd recorder that can play divx etc as well as recording from Sky Plus?
something that i can hopefully hook up to a plasma (my next purchase) and not break the bank!

Try this one at SVP

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{HA 4143} Sumvision SV-1001 DVD Recorder with DivX/Xvid Compatibility
Allowing you to record directly from TV to DVD disk, this recorder is ideally placed to give you all the options you are used to with a VHS video recorder, but with the advantage of recording on DVD in digital format, therefore, enhancing the quality of the image and no more chewed tapes!

Plays virtually all media formats including DivX and Xvid files in addition to the traditional DVD and CD formats, also allows playback of JPEG and MP3 via the Built-in USB port.

With progressive scan, built in TV tuner and much more, this unit is fantastic value for money.

If you are looking for a great alternative to VHS recording, and at an exceptional price, then you wont go far wrong with this excellent DVD recorder.

Features:
- Allows playback of DVD-R(W), DVD+R(W), CD-R(W), SVCD, MP3, JPEG, Kodak Picture CD
- Records live to DVD+R(W)
- Record from TV, Camcorder, CVR and DVD
- Multiple Recording Modes: HQ (1h), SP (2h), EP (4h), EP+ (6h)
- Timed record
- On-screen navigator gives quick access to your recordings, along with editing features like Add/Del and Hide chapters
- Advanced playback functions: Slow playback, repeat, parental control, screensaver, zoom in/out, track selection, on-screen display
- Built-in TV Tuner: Automatic TV channel scan and memory of channels
- Rear and Side A/V Inputs
- Continue recording and auto-searching the remaining space
- Progressive scan
- Support record modes Built-in Dolby Digital decoder.
- Video (2 groups), S-Video, RF TV signal, stereo audio input

Specifications:
- TV Type: NTSC/PAL
- TV Display: Normal, 4:3 Letterbox, Pan-scan, 16:9 widescreen
- Analog audio: Dolby 5.1 channel decoding
- Audio signal-to-noise rate: More than 80dB
- Power: AC110~240V, 50/60 Hz
- Receiving Frequency Range: 45MHz - 900MHz
- Component video, S-Video, YPbPr, Optical, Coaxial, 5.1 CH output

Options:
- SCART input & output
- Nicam audio
- TV system: PAL/NTSC/SECAM
- VPS/PDC
- MPEG4

that looks pretty cool, i wonder if you can hook up an external hard drive via the usb port ? hmmmmmm


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