Question: Is it worth buying a DVD recorder now?
Answer: Whether or not you should purchase a DVD recorder depends on your needs. If you like the idea of recording with the best video and audio quality currently possible, preserving old family videos in a more permanent format, making your own short films or videos, and need to replace an aging VCR anyway, a DVD recorder may be an option to consider. Prices are coming down fast. The first consumer DVD recorder introduced was priced at $3,000. However, in just a few short years, prices of basic units have dropped below $149, with full featured units available in the $200-300 price range. In addition, specialized DVD recorders, with such features as built-in VCRs and/or hard drive storage, can be found in prices from $250 to $500 (Note: DVD recorders with Hard Drives are now very rare in the U.S. market and new ones may be difficult to find).
No matter what your budget and needs, there is probably a DVD recorder for you. The key thing to remember is to look for one that will serve your needs and is easy to use, then look for a good price on units with the features that you have settled on.
