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How to Buy a Digital Video Recorder

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PC World's Consumer Advice columnist, Amber Bouman, offers tips and advice for buying a Digital Video Recorder for recording TV shows and home movies onto DVD. Format compatibility, hard-drive options, HDMI, and built-in VCRs are just some of the features that you'll need to consider to make your buying decision. And if you need additional information, read our online buying guide.

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