Phillips a few other companies have released their DVD Writers. These new pieces of equipment represent high cutting-edge technology but are very expensive. With the machine, you can record VHS >> DVD, TV (whatever is comming on TV) >> DVD, anything connected to the VCR >> DVD, and you can even record on its own built HARD DRIVE! Yes, the machine comes with a hard drive, sometimes with 50GB or more. For people who have DVD Playes on their computer, you can now RIP TV shows, video cassetes, and anything else on your hard drive. The best part about this is that every rip will be DVD QUALITY! I prefer DVD-RW's to be recorded on unless you would like to waste your DVD-R discs.