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Tired of missing your favorite shows and sitting through boring commercials? Take control of your TV viewing with a digital video recorder. Compare features and performance and identify the best DVRs with our
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How DVRs Work
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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The Netflix Player by Roku enables Netflix members to view streaming video on their TVs. Read more in the review at Consumer Guide...

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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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Sherwood R-904n Gloss White 100w X 7 Dual-zone Receiver
Providing Excellent Service Since 1989 Sherwood 100 W x 7 Dual-Zone receiver; Internet A/V access and local media Streaming; HDMI 1.3 - Dolby Volume Gloss White New-Retail Description: Sherwood 100 W x 7 Dual-Zone receiver; Internet A/V access and local media Streaming; HDMI 1.3 - Dolby Volume Gloss White Technical Information: Key Feature HD Audio Decoding for Blu-Ray DTS-HD(Master Audio / High Resolution Audio) Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus Legacy Audio Decoding DTS-ES(Discrete / Matrix) D

$486.00
10x Sonicview 360 Elite Pvr Fta Receiver Sonic View Usb
Watch digital TV programs without any hindrance, using the Sonicview 360 Premier FTA TV receiver. This Socnicview TV receiver has a 7-day Electronic Programming Guide that not only informs you about the weeks TV program schedule, but also offers the option of downloading the latest updates. With a rapid boot and scan speed, this FTA TV receiver enables you to switch channels with ease. The Blind Scan feature of this Socnicview TV receiver requires no pre-programmed channel pick-up, unlike a satellite receiver, enabling you to view any channel you want. The Sonicview 360 Premier has a 6000-channel capacity, giving you a wide choice of programming.

$1100.00
Dish Network 722k Hd Dvr Vip722 Vip722k 722 Duo
Enjoy your favorite television shows and movies at home with the DISH Network ViP722 DVR. This DISH Network DVR allows you to play two different TV programs on two television sets, independently. With 500 GB hard drive, this satellite TV receiver lets you save plenty of movies, TV shows, music, and other stuffs. Supporting 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i resolutions, this DISH Network DVR delivers crisp, clear, and lifelike picture quality, for ultimate entertainment. With access to more than 180 HD channels, this satellite TV receiver gives endless entertainment from the comfort of your sofa. With slim, sleek, and compact profile, the DISH Network ViP722 fits anywhere in your living room.

$289.00

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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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TiVo in the Future
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