New RCA DVD/PVR

[mp3superfreak]

I'm personally not a big fan of RCA, but must admit their new DRS7000N DVD / Hard Disk Recorder looks interesting: (Best of all, PVR functionality is FREE...ie. no monthly charge!)

Features
DVD Digital Media Recorder
Digital Video Recorder (DVR) with 30 hours of Record Time on 40 GB Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
One-Touch Record using Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ GOLD™
Music (MP3) Jukebox
Progressive Scan Processor
Digital PhotoView™
Dolby™ Digital and DTS™ Compatible (with Dolby Digital™ ready audio equipment)
Universal Remote Control

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Specifications

DVD PLAYBACK
Progressive Scan Output
DVD Video: (Region 1)
VCD/SVCD
DVD+R/DVD+RW
DVD-R/DVD-RW
Red Book CD/CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM
Disc Size: 8 cm, 12 cm
Format: NTSC
MPEG 2
MPEG 1
HARD DISK DRIVE
Capacity: 40 GB
Recording Time: 30 hours
Pause Live Programming: up to 45 Minutes
Instant Replay
One-Touch Record: with Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ GOLD™
Audio Jukebox: up to 1,000 MP3 files
Digital Photoview™: up to 10,000 JPEG Images
Recording Quality Level: User Selectable, 3 Levels
Programmable Record Timers: 16
Play Disc and Record to HDD
Play from HDD and Record to HDD
Copy Files from Ext. Memory to HDD: thru USB
Copy Files from Disc to HDD
PLAYBACK FEATURES
Play/Pause/Stop
Skip REV/ Skip FWD
30-Second Skip
Program Play
Random Play
Repeat Play
Headphone Volume Control
Multi-Speed Smooth Scan
Multi-Speed Slow Motion
Multi-Speed Fast Motion
Still Picture (Jitter-Free)
Frame-by-Frame Advance
Aspect Ratio Selector: 4x3, 16x9, Letterbox
Screen Fit
Closed Caption: NTSC
Repeat Function (MP3): Disc/Track/Program
Disc Name on OSD
JPEG Slideshow
OTHER FEATURES
Electronic Program Guide: Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ GOLD™
Dolby Digital™ 5.1 Ch Output
Dolby Pro Logic™: 2 Ch.
DTS™ Digital Output
SRS TruSurround™
Parental Lock/Dealer Lock
OSD Languages: English/French/Spanish
External Flash Memory Compatible: thru Front USB Port
JPEG File Move: Rotate
Titler
On-Screen Keyboard
Screen Saver
Black Level Adjustment
Intro Scan: CD
Auto Clock
CONNECTIONS

Video (composite) Input: 1, Front & 1, Rear Panel
Video (composite) Output: 1, Rear Panel
Analog Audio (L/R) Input: 1 set Front & 1 set Rear Panel
Analog Audio (L/R) Output: 1 set Rear Panel
S-Video Input: 1, Front & 1, Rear Panel
S-Video Output: 1, Rear Panel
RF Coaxial Input: 1, Rear Panel
Component Video Output (YPrPb): 1 set, Rear Panel
Infrared Output for Satellite Control: 1, Rear Panel
Infrared Output for Cable Box Control: 1, Rear Panel
Digital Audio Out: optical/coaxial: 1 each on Rear Panel
USB Input, Mass Storage Class: 1, Front Panel
Headphone Input: 1, Front Panel
REMOTE CONTROL

Model Number: RCR160DALM1
ACCESSORIES
RF Cable
AV Cable
RF Splitter
Batteries: 2 AA for remote
S-Video Cable
IR Blaster with Cable
GENERAL
Dimensions: 16.9" W x 3.9" H x 14.4" D
Approximate Shipping Weight: 13 lbs.
Power/Voltage: AC 100V, 60 Hz

[thxkid]

yeah for a little more $$ you can get the Panasonic Hard disk recorder and it has also a DVD recorder built in it so you can also record your material, the RCA does not do this.