What should I look for when buying a DVD recorder?

What do I need to look for when buying a DVD Recorder?

• I want to get a DVD Recorder for my Husband for X-Mas, but not sure what to look for as far as affordability and usage.

• Answer:

  0. Determine what you are wanting to record on the DVD? Is this a device for recording television shows, music, or computer data? 1. If video, do you have a high definition tv or some method to view HD? If so, then make certain that the device can record HD. Make certain that you know which HD DVD format needs to be supported. 2. If you have DVD players in the house, you need to know what type of DVDs they will play - you want to be able to create that type of DVD. There are MANY formats, and some devices play a subset of the formats. 3. How much hard disk is provided for storing the data to be written to the DVD? How many seconds/minutes/hours of material is that if you are writing out computer data files, music, video in the various recording qualities. 4. If recording television video, does the device require a subscription to be able to schedule and record shows? 5. Does the device support a network interface or a USB connection so that files can be sent to and from a computer to the device.