Sony Announces New Line of DVD Recorders

Sony has introduced its new line of DVD recorders. The first two of the new units, the RDR-GX355 (DVD Recorder Only) and RDR-VX555 (DVD Recorder/VCR Combo) have NO BUILT-IN TUNERS. In order to record television programming on either unit, the consumer will need an external set-top box, cable, or satellite box. However, Sony will also make available shortly, two additional DVD Recorder models: the RDR-GXD455 (DVD Recorder Only) and the RDR-VXD655 (DVD Recorder/VCR Combo), which will have built-in ATSC digital tuners to prepare for the coming turnover to digital-only over-the-air television broadcasting. Also, it appears that for the second year, Sony will not offer a DVD Recorder/Hard Drive combo in the U.S. Market.
For more details on Sony's newly announced DVD Recorder lineup, check out the report from PC World and the Sony DVD Recorder Product Page.