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If you do a lot of time shifting (recording TV) with a VCR, you may be interested in a DVD recorder. DVD recorders work much like VCRs in that they allow you to record television for later viewing. See our separate report on DVD recorders for more information.
Most manufacturers have turned their focus to Blu-ray players at the expense of standard DVD players. Good Blu-ray players can now be had for less than $150, and budget players can be found for $100 or less. All Blu-ray players can also play back DVDs and upconvert them to HD resolutions, though some are better performers in that regard than others. For more information, see the ConsumerSearch report on Blu-ray players.
While most of the information published by ConsumerReports.org is reserved for subscribers, it also has a page of advice on DVD players that's free for everyone to read.
The Digital Entertainment Group has a recent report that discusses trends in home entertainment, including the popularity of Blu-ray players as an alternative to standard DVD players. The New York Times summarizes the report.
AVSForum.com is a great user discussion site that's packed with helpful information, including a section devoted to standard-definition DVD players. In addition to user reviews of players, hints, fixes and more, there's a handy FAQs thread that newcomers will find particularly helpful.
DVD player brands
You can find detailed specification information on manufacturers' websites, including lists of the various connectors and readable disc formats of each player:
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