DVD Recorder Brands and Links

Buying a DVD recorder

Check the resources listed on the Our Sources page for more in-depth information about DVD recorders.

First-time buyers should find the article "How to Buy a DVD Recorder" at PC World particularly helpful. That primer does not make specific recommendations, but it does offer practical and useful guidance on what to look for. Types of DVD recorders, the different recordable DVD formats, features and more are discussed.

About.com has a useful overview of DVD recorders and copy protection, including issues surrounding recording some broadcast programs. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)

AVSForum.com has an excellent FAQ section on how the change from analog to digital broadcasting affected DVD recorders.

DVD recorder brands

Manufacturer websites have detailed specification information, and most have downloadable product manuals:

Magnavox

Panasonic

Toshiba