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

Saturday December 29, 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

Connecting a New DVD Recorder or DVR to your TV

Wednesday December 26, 2007
Have you received a new DVD Recorder or Digital Video Recorder (like a TiVo maybe?) this Holiday Season? Then you'll need to think about the best way to connect ... Read More

Media Center PCs

Sunday December 23, 2007
Sit down on the sofa, kick off your shoes and turn on your PC. That's right. PCs loaded with Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Windows Vista Home Premium or ... Read More

Digital Video Recording Tutorials

Thursday December 20, 2007
If you're looking for some help on different Digital Video Recording devices or software, visit the How To's Index for some Tutorials on Digital Video Recorders and DVD Recorders, ... Read More

DVD Xpress DX2 Video Capture Device - Product of the Week

Monday December 17, 2007
The DVD Xpress DX2 is ADS Tech's Video Capture Device for capturing analog video from a Camcorder, VCR or DVD Player. The DX2 includes S-Video and composite RCA video inputs, ... Read More

ReplayTV Bought by DirecTV

Friday December 14, 2007
ReplayTV, along with TiVo, was one of the original makers of Standalone Digital Video Recorders. Now DirecTV has bought out ReplayTV. This is huge for DirecTV, as they ... Read More

SageTV Version 6.2 for Windows - Product of the Week

Tuesday December 11, 2007
SageTV 6.2 for Windows is the latest release of the terrific Media Center Software from SageTV. Combined with a TV Tuner Card, SageTV turns your Windows PC into a ... Read More

More Top Picks For Digital Video Recording Gifts

Sunday December 9, 2007
The Holiday Season is in full swing, with all the hustle and bustle that this time of year brings. Finding the right gift for your family or friends can ... Read More

Top 10 Digital Video Recording Gifts - Holidays 2007

Wednesday December 5, 2007
The Holiday Season is right around the corner, and I've posted my Top Picks for Digital Video Recording Gifts for the Holidays 2007. The products I've included in my Top ... Read More

Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800 - Product of the Week

Monday December 3, 2007
The Hauppauge WinTV HVR-1800 PCIe TV Tuner Card fits into a free PCIe slot in your Computer and delivers Over-the-Air High Definition ATSC Digital TV and Analog Cable TV. ... Read More

Video and TV Capture Cards

Saturday December 1, 2007
Capture Cards are internal or external devices that record Video or TV into your computer's hard drive. Internal cards fit into a PCI slot on your PCs motherboard, external ... Read More

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