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 $1,000.
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.
