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What Are All The types of DVD Players and Recorders Currently Available?

By Robert Silva, About.com

Question: What Are All The types of DVD Players and Recorders Currently Available?
Answer: DVD is popping up in all types of configurations. Here is a listing of several types of DVD player and recorder components that are available for the consumer:

1. Standard DVD Player (both single tray and changer)

2. Universal DVD Player (SACD/DVD-Audio Compatible Player)

3. DVD Player/VHS VCR combination

4. DVD Recorder/VHS VCR combination

5. DVD player/AV Receiver Combination

6. DVD Recorder/Hard Drive Combination

7. DVD Player/TIVO Combination

8. DVD Recorder/TIVO Combination

9. DVD Player/Video Projector Combination

10. Portable DVD Player

11. DVD Player/Video Game Console Combination

12. Home Theater-In-A-Box System with built-in DVD Player

13. TV/DVD Player or TV/DVD player/VCR Combination

14. DVD Camcorder

16. Standalone Video Editing System With A Built-in DVD Burner

15. DVD-ROM and DVD-Writer Drives for PCs and Laptop Computers

16. HD-DVD Player (HD-DVD and DVD compatible)

17. Blu-ray Disc Player (Blu-ray Disc and DVD compatible)

As you can see from the list, there is a DVD player configuration for just about everyone, and which come in all price ranges.

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