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DVD recorders have not only arrived on the scene, but sales are finally beginning to take off. With prices becoming more affordable, the DVD recorder is now a serious option for home video recording. Check out the current field of DVD recorders. Sony RDR-HX715 DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combo The Sony RDR-HX715 raises the bar in DVD reocrding by offering DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW and DVD+R DL (Double Layer) recording capability, combined with a large 160GB hard drive, and 720p/1080i upscaling output capability for both commercial and home recorded DVDs via its HDMI output. If your HDTV only has a DVI input, there are HDMI-to-DVI cable adapters. If you don"t have an HDTV, the RDR-HX715 has composite, S-Video, and swithable interlaced/progressive scan component video outputs. Panasonic DMR-EH55S DVD Recorder Hard Drive Combination The Panasonic DMR-EH55S DVD recorder is part of the continuing trend towards DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combos. This DVD recorder offers wealth of features, including DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, and DVD-RAM format recording, 200GB Hard Drive, progressive scan, HD-upscaling via HDMI output, two channel playback of DVD-Audio discs, CD-R and CD-MP3 playback, both composite and S-video inputs, as well as an SD Card slot for playback of digital still photos. The EH55S is a good DVD recorder value. Toshiba RD-XS52 DVD Recorder with Upscaling If you have an HD-compatible television, this DVD recorder may be the perfect match. The Toshiba RD-XS52 not only features DVD-R and DVD-RAM recording capability, combined with a large 160GB hard drive, but it also features 720p/1080i upscaling output capability for both commercial and home recorded DVDs via its HDMI output. Also, if your HDTV only has a DVI input, there are HDMI-to-DVI cable adapters. Until high definition DVD recorders arrive, the Toshiba RD-XS52 may hold you over. Pioneer DVR-640H-S DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combination With its stylish profile, excellent complement of features - including the incorporation of an 160GB hard drive and DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD-R DL recording capability, very good video/audio quality in both recording and with progressive scan playback operation, the 640 is great example of how good a DVD recorder can be in terms of consistent performance and practical features - including two sets of AV inputs and two sets of AV outputs. However, the DVR-640 does not have a DV (Firewire, IEEE1394) input. RCA DRC8060N DVD Recorder with Commercial Advance The DRC8060N is an easy-to-use DVD recorder. Features include: DVD+R/+RW/+R DL format recording, Commercial Advance (which skips commercials upon playback of DVDs recorded on the DRC8060N), progressive scan, 720p/1080i upscaling via HDMI output, and a front panel USB port for viewing of digital photos or listening to digital music files. The DRC8060N is also Divx certified and has a built-in RF modulator. The owner"s manual does a good job of explaining and illustrating connection options. LiteON LVW-5005 DVD Recorder If you are looking for a DVD recorder and are confused as to which format to choose, then check out the LiteON LVW-5005 All-Write DVD recorder. This unit can record in the DVD+R/+RW and DVD-R/-RW formats and also record VCD format video on CD-Rs and CD-RWs. The 5005 also has both analog and firewire inputs. This unit is creating quite stir in the marketplace, especially amongst weekend video editors. The only drawback is that its built-in TV tuner does not decode MTS-stereo audio. Samsung DVD-TR520 Dual Tray DVD Recorder The DVD-TR520 is different from other DVD recorders in that it has two disc trays. One tray is for recording and the second tray is for playback. Two trays allows the user to dub video content on NON-COPY PROTECTED DVDs to another DVD. This is useful for those that need to make extra copies of home videos for friends and family. Additional features include: DVD-R/-RW/-RAM recording, analog and DV audio/video inputs, DVD/-R/-RW/-RAM, CD/CD-R/-RW/MP3/WMA/JPEG playback, and progressive scan output. Sony RDR-GX330 DVD Recorder Flexibility is the key to Sony"s RDR-GX330 DVD recorder. With the ability to record in four of the five available recordable DVD formats: DVD+R/DVD+R DL/DVD+RW/DVD-R/DVD-RW you can make DVDs that will play in just about any DVD player. In addition, this is not only a flexible recorder but has high-end playback features, including progressive scan with 3:2 pulldown detection. Add a full complement of video inputs, including a DV input, and this is definitely a DVD recorder to consider. Comments Please login to post comments or replies.