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 If I buy a DVD recorder, can I make copies of DVD films in the same way I can copy CDs with my CD burner?
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No. It is illegal to copy films (as it usually is to copy music). And most pre-recorded DVDs that you rent or buy have an electronic copy-protection system that prevents copying.
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How much can I fit on a DVD?
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DVD recorders let you trade picture quality for recording time: the better the picture quality, the more space it takes up on the disc. Typically, you'll get only about an hour's worth of best-quality recording on a disc. Doubling this to two hours still gives excellent picture quality that's better than what you’d achieve with a VCR.
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What are the advantages of a DVD recorder over a personal video recorder?
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A personal video recorder (PVR) records on to a hard disc, like the one in a computer. These have a much larger capacity than a recordable DVD, but they're not removable, and you can't play DVDs in a PVR.
Some DVD recorders incorporate a hard disc, so you can record programmes on to the hard disc, and then copy those you want to keep (or share) to a DVD.
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What are the differences between discs labelled DVD-R, DVD-RW and DVD-RAM?
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One current problem with DVD players and recorders is that there are several different DVD recording formats, all with slightly different features, and many are not compatible with the others. Most recorders will let you record using two or three different formats, and will play discs recorded in several formats. But there are usually some incompatibilities, which can make choosing a machine tricky. Make sure you research this thoroughly before purchasing.
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