DVD Recorders

DVD recorders allow you to timeshift television viewing by recording programs to a hard drive and or a DVD burner. Most machines use an analog recording source to record from. Some versions also integrate a video tape recorder (VCR) and hard drive into the same unit.

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DVD recorders allow you to timeshift television viewing by recording programs to a hard drive and or a DVD burner. Most machines use an analog recording source to record from. Some versions also integrate a video tape recorder (VCR) and hard drive into the same unit.

Many of the manufacturers of DVD recorders, no longer make new models and they are becomming obsolite. There are other competing technologies that are making these machines quite dated, such as the Boxee, satellite TV and internet TV options.

Popular Models

Panasonic DMR-EZ28K

This is an entry level recorder that includes a ATSC TV tuner which facilitates terrestrial reception.

Features include

  • 1080p upscaling
  • HDMI output connector
  • DV input connector

Panasonic DMR-EA18K

This unit is also an entry level machine and requires a TV service like cable or satellite TV to get content.

Features include

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  • USA connectors
  • SD card slot for digital pictures
  • Progressive scan
  • Component vidio out
  • 1080p upscaling
  • HDMI out
  • Divx compatible

Sony DVDirect VRD-MC6 Hybrid

With this recorder, a built in hard drive is used to record programs and satellite or a cable service is needed as a program source.

Features include

  • Built in 2.7 inch screen
  • RCA audio out connector
  • S-Video output jack
  • HD recording
  • AVCHD video recording
  • Memory card slot

Toshiba D-R570

Record over the air content using the built in ATSC tuner. Use a DVD-/R-RW disc to record your favorite show! Enjoy your favorite mp3 music on this recorder. Automatically convert over the air HD signals to standard definition (SD) when programs are recorded.

Features include

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  • ATSC tuner
  • DVD+r/RW discs
  • DVD-R/-RW discs
  • Front panel DV input
  • 1080p upscaling
  • HDMI out
  • Plays Windows Media (WMA) discs
  • Quam tuner (cable TV tuner)

Magnavox H21160MW9

This recorder includes a 160 gigabyte hard drive to store your favorite programs.

Features include

  • ATSC tuner
  • QAM tuner
  • 160GB hard drive
  • DVD+R+RW discs
  • DVD-R/-RW discs
  • iLink input
  • 1080p upscaling
  • HDMI out

Toshiba DR430

Use DVD-R or DVD+R discs to record programs to this great recorder. Output a high quality picture using the HDMI out connector to your HD TV.

Features include

  • DVD+R+RW discs
  • DVD-R/-RW discs
  • MP3-CD compatible
  • Audio CD compatible
  • Auto Finalization
  • front panel DV-input
  • HDMI out
  • 1080p upscaling

My conclusion...

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If you are thinking of getting one of these machines, I would save your money. When you get satellite or cable television, you can also get a DVR that does much of what these machines do, or use internet TV to view all of your favorite programs.

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