My Ode to the Digital Video Recorder
Back when I was in college, I remember reading about a new concept in a technology magazine. It was called a digital video recorder and it would store hours' worth of television shows on a digital hard drive without the need for cassette tapes.
The concept of recording an entire series without having to manually set it up each time was even more amazing to me. I could be out at night without having to worry about forgetting to record my favorite shows. I could also watch two things at once if there was a conflicting schedule.
The idea of recording TV shows while I was out was a great one, and the concept of doing it all without a tape seemed really clean to me. I was also told that the quality would be just as good as it was while watching live. You might remember that cassette tapes generally gave you lower grade quality and sound when watching a program.
Luckily, the prices came down during the following year, and they were soon pretty affordable. Panasonic's Replay TV seemed like the way to go, and I decided to go with the trusted brand. There was nothing wrong with it except for the fact that it'd freeze once in a while, but this was rare.
Aside from this one minor complaint, everything else was great. My friends loved it just as much, as they'd come over to watch shows that allowed us to skip through commercials.
The concept of DVR has evolved since then, and it even comes standard with many cable boxes out there. The recording capacity is much stronger than it used to be and the quality continues to improve.
I can't believe it's been almost ten years since I first read about this device. At the time, it seemed like one of the most futuristic pieces of technology I'd ever encountered. Today, it's common in most households.
As I finish writing this article, I'm getting ready to curl up by the fireplace and watch my favorite recorded show. I wouldn't be able to do this without my DVR. - 2361
The concept of recording an entire series without having to manually set it up each time was even more amazing to me. I could be out at night without having to worry about forgetting to record my favorite shows. I could also watch two things at once if there was a conflicting schedule.
The idea of recording TV shows while I was out was a great one, and the concept of doing it all without a tape seemed really clean to me. I was also told that the quality would be just as good as it was while watching live. You might remember that cassette tapes generally gave you lower grade quality and sound when watching a program.
Luckily, the prices came down during the following year, and they were soon pretty affordable. Panasonic's Replay TV seemed like the way to go, and I decided to go with the trusted brand. There was nothing wrong with it except for the fact that it'd freeze once in a while, but this was rare.
Aside from this one minor complaint, everything else was great. My friends loved it just as much, as they'd come over to watch shows that allowed us to skip through commercials.
The concept of DVR has evolved since then, and it even comes standard with many cable boxes out there. The recording capacity is much stronger than it used to be and the quality continues to improve.
I can't believe it's been almost ten years since I first read about this device. At the time, it seemed like one of the most futuristic pieces of technology I'd ever encountered. Today, it's common in most households.
As I finish writing this article, I'm getting ready to curl up by the fireplace and watch my favorite recorded show. I wouldn't be able to do this without my DVR. - 2361
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In addition to technology, this author likes to write about the electric fireplace insert and fireplace fans.
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