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Toshiba debuts latest HD DVD, hard disk recorders
(News) Toshiba Corp. will launch this month two digital video recorders (DVRs) that combine HD DVD with high-definition hard-disk drive recording.
Burn Discs on the Road
(reviews) Burn Discs on the Road
Burn TV on DVD
(reviews) Burn TV on DVD
Philips DVDR3355
(reviews) This reasonably priced unit has average image quality and limited editing tools, but its support for VCR Plus+ codes simplifies recording.
Prodisc Boosts DVD-R Capacity
(news) Prodisc Boosts DVD-R Capacity
DVD+RW Will Hit Higher Speeds
(news) DVD+RW Will Hit Higher Speeds
First Look: Drive Etches Sharp DVD Labels
(news) First Look: Drive Etches Sharp DVD Labels
Sony Offers Souped-Up DVD Burner
(reviews) Sony Offers Souped-Up DVD Burner
Burning Questions: Frequently Asked Questions About Burning
(howto) Burning can be complicated. So can buying the burner. Read on for answers to five of the most frequently asked reader inquiries.
NEC to Market DVD Burners
(news) NEC to Market DVD Burners
Latest DVD Burners Reach 16x
(news) DVD drives handle DVD+R at 16X, and some get the faster speed from slower media.
Double-Layer DVDs: Missing in Action
(news) Drives that can write to the high-capacity discs are widely available, but the media remains in short supply.
Top 10 DVD Drives
Top 10 DVD Drives
Iomega DVD Drive Does Double Duty
(news) Drive supports double-layer discs, but finding them could pose a problem.
Burning Questions: Good-Bye CD-RW, Hello DVD
(news) Not sure what flavor of optical drive is best for you? Read on to learn why a DVD burner should be your primary optical drive.
Blue Laser Products Emerge
(news) Sony and others ready high-capacity next-generation storage systems.
Dual DVD Drives Take Over
(news) More vendors adopt DVD +/- drives, easing choices for customers.
Plextor DVD Drive Hits 12X
(news) Two multiformat drives debut, one sporting a Serial ATA interface.
DVD Player Goes High-Def
(news) V's upcoming Bravo D3 will deliver HD video on standard DVDs.
Burning Questions: Ten Tips for Durable DVDs
(howto) Your home-burned DVDs can last for decades if you treat them right. Here are some dos and don'ts on DVD care.
Buying DVD Burners Gets Easier
(news) More dual-format rewritable drives are coming to market--and lowering prices.
Apricorn Ships Portable Combo Drive
(news) Twelve-ounce EZ Writer Combo supports CD-R, -RW, and DVD.
Iomega Unveils Multiformat DVD Burner
(news) Super DVD Drive combines DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD-RAM in one unit.
Multimedia Devices Debut
(news) Sony updates DVD combo drives, NEC equips projector with mirrors.
PC DVD Burners Abound
(news) Samsung, Archos, TDK, HP, and others ready fast, rewritable DVD drives as internal and external models.
DVD Burners Hit Prime Time
(reviews) Though the format wars continue, rewritable DVD finally has mass appeal. We test 13 drives, starting at $250.
Maxell Shows Small, High-Capacity Discs
(news) Double-sided discs, 4X DVD-R, and 2X DVD-RW media are in the works for 2003.
DVD Burners Bypass Format Wars
(news) Sony, LG Electronics rewrite the rules on DVD recording.
Sony DRU-120A
(reviews) Sony's speedy +RW format drive comes with a good software bundle.
Pioneer DVR-A04
(reviews) This Pioneer rewritable DVD drive is relatively inexpensive, but its -RW performance is slow.
HP DVD Writer Dvd200i
(reviews) HP's drive is quick and comes with a well-rounded software bundle.
HP Shows Edit-on-Disk DVD Drives
(news) Two DVD Writers to ship this spring; external drive supports both USB and FireWire.
Fast Pack of Rewritable-DVD Drives
(reviews) DVD+RW drives from Hewlett-Packard, Philips, and Sony make their debut.
DVD Drives: DVD Recording Update
(news) We test new DVD-RW media and one of the first DVD-RAM/DVD-R drives.
Recordable DVD Wars Heat Up With New Entries
(news) Prices drop as three major camps ready consumer recorders and PC drive, but a DVD Rewritable standard is still elusive.
DVD Combo Drives Debut, Offer Greater Capabilities
(news) Panasonic, LaCie unveil DVD-RAM/R drives that offer massive storage and record DVDs you can watch on your TV.
Pioneer Puts Movies on DVDs More Affordably
(news) Pioneer's $995 DVR-A03 combines recorder, burner so you can burn CDs or DVDs for your home player.

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