RCA Video Players and Recorders

The Bottom Line: Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, and its included remote is the best we've seen.

Specs: Remote control

The Bottom Line: Good reception, respectable video quality, and a basic EPG make the RCA DTA800 an excellent DTV converter box, despite some slightly tricky setup snags.

Specs: Remote control

The Bottom Line: RCA's broadband video box delivers a promising combination of Akimbo and Movielink video content, but slow download speeds and potentially expensive pay-per-view pricing limit its appeal.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: The RCA HDV5000 is nearly a clone of Toshiba's entry-level HD-DVD player, the HD-A1.

Specs: HD DVD player, Tabletop, Dolby Digital, Surround Sound

The Bottom Line: RCA's combo VCR/DVD recorder does a good job of archiving old VHS tapes to disc.

Specs: Stereo, Universal remote control, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: The first networkable HTIB with a built-in hard drive, the RTD750 is a harbinger of convergence, but it has significant shortcomings.

Specs: Surround sound, Universal remote control

The Bottom Line: With its built-in programming guide, the DRC8000N is a fine value for basic recording--as long as it works with your cable system.

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Universal remote control, MPEG, Stereo

The Bottom Line: Despite its worthwhile DVR features and lack of a monthly fee, this attempt at a digital-media server falls short.

Specs: Stereo, Universal remote control, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: When paired with the right TV, this stylish changer is a relative bargain.

Specs: DVD changer, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, Silver, 14.6 lbs

Specs: Stereo, Remote control