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Why You Should Use a Digital Video Recorder Instead of a VCR

Friday August 31, 2007
VCRs enjoyed a long run as the number one device for recording TV. Today, Digital Video Recorders have changed the way we watch and record our favorite TV shows. So... ... Read More

Can Media Center PCs Ever Replace DVRs?

Wednesday August 29, 2007
Media Center PCs have made great strides in the last few years with more and more computer manufacturers making dedicated Media Center machines, and software makers developing Media Center software. ... Read More

Philips DVDR3575H/37 DVD Recorder - Product of the Week

Sunday August 26, 2007
The Philips DVDR3575H/37 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 tune ... Read More

Add-On Turns PS3 into a Digital Video Recorder

Saturday August 25, 2007
Sony has announced the PlayTV, a combination Dual Digital TV Tuner and Digital Video Recorder for the Playstation3. The Two Tuners are HDTV ready, and can handle video up to ... Read More

Review: Saber DA-1N1-I Analog/Digital PCI TV Tuner Card

Wednesday August 22, 2007
The Saber DA-1N1-I from Vista View is a new PCI TV Tuner Card capable of recording both Analog NTSC Cable TV and Over-the-Air ATSC HDTV up to 1080p. The ... Read More

ADS Tech MiniTV USB TV Tuner - Product of the Week

Sunday August 19, 2007
ADS Tech has created a simple TV Tuner that plugs into a USB port on your Notebook or Desktop PC. The MiniTV USB attaches to a Cable TV coaxial ... Read More

Top 10 Digital Video Recorders - Updated!

Friday August 17, 2007
If you are in the market for a Digital Video Recorder to replace your VCR or DVD Recorder, then check out my Top 10 Digital Video Recorders. The list ... Read More

Audio and Video Cables for Digital Video Recording

Wednesday August 15, 2007
Connecting your Audio and Video components together can be a daunting task for some people. Which cable should you use when connecting Audio from a DVR to a TV, ... Read More

ATI TV Wonder 650 - Product of the Week

Sunday August 12, 2007
ATI's newest TV Tuner Card with DVR functionality, the TV Wonder 650, lets users record analog TV or free over-the-air HDTV to their computer. Also includes an FM Tuner ... Read More

FAQ: What is a Dual-Tuner Digital Video Recorder?

Saturday August 11, 2007
Cable and Satellite TV providers, as well as private manufacturers, such as TiVo, offer Dual-Tuner High Definition Digital Video Recorders. But what exactly is a Dual-Tuner Digital Video Recorder (DVR)? ... Read More

Where are the Blu-ray and HD DVD Recorders?

Wednesday August 8, 2007
Blu-ray and HD DVD Players have been available for some time now, but Blu-ray and HD DVD Recorders are non-existent. Of course you can burn video to Blu-ray discs ... Read More

TiVo HD - Product of the Week

Sunday August 5, 2007
The new TiVo HD - High Definition TiVo Digital Video Recorder - is a very affordable DVR alternative to HD Cable and Satellite DVRs available for lease from your TV ... Read More

Learn about Video Compression

Friday August 3, 2007
Video Compression is a necessary step when capturing TV or Video to your PC. Why is it necessary? What are the different Video Compression formats? For the answers to these ... Read More

Before You Buy a DVD Recorder

Wednesday August 1, 2007
The ability to record TV and Video straight to a DVD Recorder is very appealing. DVD Recorders are taking over for the standard VHS VCR, and improving on it. ... Read More

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