DVD recorders are devices that write or record analog or digital audio/video data onto a DVD. These recorders can read data from any kind of analog source such as TV, videocassettes, floppy disks, CDS, and even digital cameras and mobile phones. DVD recorders are a better option than VCRs and CD recorders because of their compatibility with most recording formats. DVD recorders first entered the market in 2000 and were priced at over $2,500. Today, they are available for just $300-$400.

There are many kinds of DVD recorders: DVD recorder-VCR combo, DVD recorder-hard drive combo or standalone DVD recorders. DVDs are classified on various bases: brands, time modes, recording modes, and other options. A DVD recorder can have different time modes of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 2