There are numerous brands in the market offering a wide variety of DVD recorders. These recorders vary in sizes, features, function and price. Below are some reviews of DVD recorder models available in the market.

First on the list is the RDR-HXD910 DVD recorder of Sony. It has a typical hard drive capacity of 250 megabytes. This offers a crystal clear recording and has features similar to HDMI outputs. It is made of EPG and is compatible with certain dual layer discs.

It is considered as the 1st DVD tuner that has an integrated hard drive that comes with a Digital Terrestrial Tuner. Its recording capability and quality is outstanding. It has eight modes that offer a wide variety of recording options you can choose from. The lowest possible recording mode can pack a 428 hour video on its hard disc.

The chasing playback option allows you to watch the beginning of what you are recording while you record the end part of it. It also allows you to record a certain program even if you are watching something else. This particular model lets you stop or pause a live TV broadcast too.

The EPG or the Electronic Programming Guide feature lets you schedule recordings according to your preferences. It has many options when you choose to edit a video. Overall, this model is a good purchase even if it is priced higher than its competitors.

Second on the list is the SVR-HD700 also from Sony. This PVR is a personal recorder that comes with a very wide variety of power packed features. It has a contemporary look and design that makes it easy to blend into any theater and home.

Its silver chassis has a black accent, giving it a distinguished appearance. Its front panel displays useful information like the playing time, remaining time, remaining disk space, current channel, audio signal type you are receiving and the status of playing and recording.

It has a useful clock in the panel. At the center of the above display is a blue LED that illuminates the SCR-HD700 PVR, especially when it outputs high definition signals.

The twin HD tuner is this PVR's star feature. It enables the user to record not just a single channel but two channels at the same time. You can also watch another channel while recording another. This PVR offers gigabyte storage space for your recordings.

Installing and configuring it is very easy. When recording shows, you can choose from three methods: one touch recording, straight from the EPG, or by setting the timer. Your recordings are protected to prevent its accidental deletion. This PVR is highly recommended specially to the high end buyers.

Last, but not the least, is Pioneer's DVR-633H-S. It can do recording both on a DVD disc and on its 80 gigabyte hard disk. It lets you store up to twice the length of a normal video on a standard DVD disc.

It has an Electronic Programming Guide and an IR blaster. Scheduling your desired programs for recording is easy with the help of the EPG. This DVR also has an outstanding dubbing speed. In the high speed copy mode, 15 minutes is all you need for dubbing a two hour movie. However, dubbing and archiving copy protected discs is not possible.