If you're looking for a set-top DVD recorder you will have a lot of products and formats to choose from now. A DVD±R/RW recorder from Sony, a DVD-R/RAM recorder from Panasonic, a DVD-R/RW recorder from Pioneer or one of Philips' new DVD+R/RW recorders with the following features:
Philips DVDR75
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i.LINK™ for digital copying from camcorders.
Progressive scan for razor sharp pictures.
VCRPlus® for easy timer programming.
Available in March with a MSRP of $699.
Philips DVDR85
Point and click programming through an on-screen TV guide.
i.LINK™.
Disc manager which allows instant viewing of all recorded discs.
Motion-compensated noise filter.
Progressive Scan with a sophisticated Motion Adaptive System (DCDi™ by Faroudja).
Available in April with a MSRP of $799.
Philips LX9000R
The first full home theater solution featuring DVD Recording.
i.LINK™ Digital Video connection.
Subwoofer integrated into the speaker stands.
Philips' Clear Voice™ technology for optimal sound clarity.
Available fall 2003 with a MSRP of $1,299.
Read the whole press release here. You will probably also see several cheaper set-top DVD+R/RW recorders this year built on Philips' reference design or on ESS's DVD recorder platform.
Source: Philips
