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Buy DVDR now or let standards/technology settle?

I need to replace my VCR and have been naturally attracted to DVD recorders. However, as I read reviews, the technology and standards seem to be in flux. We have HDTV coming, and I don't know if there will be shakeout among DVD formats (for reusable media we have -RW, +RW, RAM, doing one better than VHS-Beta duel) or new ones will be added.

SO, here is my question: If I have no pressing need for a *DVD* recorder right now, just *a* recorder to record TV shows I would miss, does it make sense to buy DVD recorder at present? Would it be better to manage with another VCR and check the DVDR scene in 1-2 years?
aktchi
rwwear
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How about a cable box with DVR? Or you can order a Sony computer with Blu-Ray. Computers are a much better way to burn DVDs.
aktchi OP
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Rwwear: Sorry, I forgot to mention that this is to record shows off-air (antenna). We don't have cable. Partly our limited interest in what is broadcast, partly lousy service in our area. So the choice is indeed between a VCR (which will do until DVD scene settles down) and a DVD recorder right now.
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kennyt
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Sorry to hear that... Have you considered sattelite TV??

Once you use a DVR, you will never want to go back to the old VCR/DVD recorders. I have had a Replay TV for some seven years now, and now have the cable Co HD DVR, yes their software interface sucks, but the wife and I stil can't watch 'live' TV anymore.
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