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Expand Your DVRs Recording Time

Friday June 29, 2007
I hear a lot of complaints about the low recording space on many DVRs when it comes to recording HD programs. Sure a DVR that can record hundreds of ... Read More

Pioneer BDP-94HD Blu-ray Player and Upconverting DVD Player

Wednesday June 27, 2007
Are you looking to take the plunge and purchase a next generation disc player? Pioneer's second-generation Blu-ray Disc Player, the BDP-94HD, might just be worth a look. The ... Read More

Philips DVDR3575H/37 Hard Disk/DVD Recorder - Product of the Week

Sunday June 24, 2007
The Philips DVDR3575H/37 Hard Disk/DVD Recorder is one of the few new DVD Recorders that includes an ATSC Tuner as well as a Built-in Hard Drive. The Philips recorder can ... Read More

Watching a TV Show While it Continues to Record

Friday June 22, 2007
When you own a Digital Video Recorder or Media Center PC, there are times when you would like to watch the show you are recording. Do you have to wait ... Read More

Okoro Media Introduces 2007 BX Series Digital Entertainment Systems

Wednesday June 20, 2007
Okoro Media Systems, makers of fine Home Theater PCs, have recently announced their newest Digital Entertainment Systems, the BX100 and BX300. These Media Center PCs offer playback support for ... Read More

Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 Capture Card - Product of the Week

Sunday June 17, 2007
The Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-150 TV and Video Capture Card is a nice addition to any Personal Computer. The WinTV-PVR-150 Capture Card allows users to Watch, Record, Pause and Rewind Live ... Read More

Transfer Video from an Analog Camcorder or VCR to a DVD Recorder

Friday June 15, 2007
Lots of people have home movies recorded onto analog tapes, and they should be preserved on DVD. Analog tape fades over time, whereas DVD locks in or archives your ... Read More

FAQ: What is the Difference between a DVR and a DVD Recorder with built-in Hard Drive

Tuesday June 12, 2007
I often get questions asking me the differences between a Digital Video Recorder and a DVD Recorder with a built-in Hard Drive. There are some distinct differences, as well as ... Read More

Alienware Hangar18 HD Entertainment Center - Product of the Week

Saturday June 9, 2007
Alienware has launched its Hangar18 line of Media Center Home Theater PCs. The Hanger18 machines come with Windows Vista Home Premium, AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual core processors, up to 4GB ... Read More

Convert VHS and 8mm Tapes to DVD

Thursday June 7, 2007
Analog videotapes, such as VHS or 8mm, only have a shelf life of about 20 years. What's even worse is that every time you play back these tapes they degrade ... Read More

Help In Building Your Own Media Center PC

Tuesday June 5, 2007
Are you interested in building your own Media Center PC - either from an existing system or from scratch? Then help is available from a neat new Web site. ... Read More

MyDVD 9 Studio Premier - Product of the Week

Sunday June 3, 2007
MyDVD 9 is DVD Recording software for your PC. Easily capture video from standard or high definition camcorders and burn to DVD. MyDVD 9 also includes support for ... Read More

TiVo Software on Comcast DVRs - Coming Soon

Saturday June 2, 2007
It's been known for a while now that the TiVo software interface would be used on Comcast Digital Video Recorders. Well it now looks like August will begin the ... Read More

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