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The DVR, or digital video recorder, makes recording television programs simple. In a nutshell, a DVR is a glorified hard drive inside a fancy box that looks nice in your entertainment center. In this article, you'll learn all about DVRs and find out what sets them apart from other recording technologies. Find out more about
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Digital Video Recorders
The Netflix Player by Roku enables Netflix members to view streaming video on their TVs. Read more in the review at Consumer Guide...
The Humax DRT400 offers the convenience of a TiVo with the ability to transfer footage to an integrated DVD recorder. Learn more in Consumer Guide's review. ...
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The Humax DRT800 combines the functionality of a TiVo DVR with the convenience of a DVD recorder. Read more in the review at Consumer Guide. ...
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TiVO Digital Video Recorders bring home video recording into the 21st Century. Instead of stcks of tapes and complicated programming rituals, TiVo DVR's are simple to operate, efficient to use and reward you with a consistently great picture and sound. Plus, you can record up to 80 hours on the buil...
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DVR FAQ
Slingbox is a set-top box that connects to your TV (or any other video-output device) and streams the signal to another machine in real-time -- there's no recording involved. This machine might be your computer in your home, in which case Slingbox streams the signal via your home network. Learn all about how Slingbox works.
TiVo, a brand of DVR, allows subscribers to record their favorite TV shows and watch them when they want to. You can choose to watch the program any time you like or delete it to make room for a different program. With the right setup, you can even transfer the recording to another kind of media such as a VCR or DVD recorder. Learn all about how TiVo works.
A DVD works exactly the same way as a CD, but it can hold a lot more information -- about 4.7 gigabytes (about seven times as much as a CD). DVDs can hold more data than CDs because the bumps are smaller and the tracks are closer together, giving DVDs more storage space. Learn more about how a DVD works.
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How HDTV Works
High-definition television (HDTV) has revolutionized the quality of your TV picture. Learn how HDTV works in this video from HowStuffWorks.
High-definition television (HDTV) has revolutionized the quality of your TV picture. Learn how HDTV works in this video from HowStuffWorks.
TiVo in the Future
A TiVo representative describes new features of TiVo products that will be released later this year. Learn about TiVo's plans for the future in this episode of Technology Evangelist.
A TiVo representative describes new features of TiVo products that will be released later this year. Learn about TiVo's plans for the future in this episode of Technology Evangelist.
How Cable TV Works
Have you ever wondered how your cable TV gets to your house? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to learn more about cable TV.
Have you ever wondered how your cable TV gets to your house? Watch this video from HowStuffWorks to learn more about cable TV.
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