Pioneer DVD Recorders

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to a another product that we did review.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: With dual-layer recording, a host of conveniences, and a slim look, the full-featured Pioneer DVR-533H-S recorder seems like a bargain.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, JPEG photo playback, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: While delivering a good user interface and slick design, this entry-level recorder falls a couple features short of the competition.

Specs: DVD recorder, Remote control, Stereo

The Bottom Line: Although it lacks a programming guide like that of its TiVo-powered rivals, Pioneer's slim, beginner-friendly DVR-DVD combo boasts some thoughtful features.

Specs: Stereo, Universal remote control, JPEG photo playback

Editors' Take: CNET did not review this product, but it is similar to another product that we did review.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: The DVR-810H is a nearly perfect marriage of TiVo and DVD-recorder functionality.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, Progressive scanning

The Bottom Line: If you're a videophile or an early adopter with the bucks to burn, this is the DVD-R deck to get--for the moment anyway.

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, Silver, 15.4 lbs