What is the difference between a DVR a DVD player?

Answer 1

tivo is a service you pay for its a dvr but its just called tivo and a dvr is a digital video recorder theres more than just tivo available. theres dvr boxes where you dont have to pay anything. hope it helps you

Answer 2

What is a DVR?

The Digital Video Recorder, or DVR, has changed the way that people watch and record television programs. While functionally similar to the VCR's of the past, DVR's offer a wide range of advantages that make them far superior to the VCR and other media recording devices.

How does a DVR work?

Unlike traditional VCR's, a DVR works by compressing a television signal into a digital medium and storing it on a built in hard drive housed within your DVR unit. Because of advances in hard drive size and performance, a DVR may be able to store several weeks' worth of television programs. A traditional VHS tape may only have the capability to store two to six hours of television programs by comparison.

I like my VHS tapes, why should I switch to a DVR?

While DVR devices lack the portability of VHS cassette tapes, the advantages that DVR devices offer will make VHS tapes all but obsolete. Many DVR's allow users to connect to the devices via the internet or other mobile device. Never again will you stress over forgetting to set your favorite program to record. DVR devices often come with a built in program guide, allowing you to simply scroll through and picked your desired program from a list. Once you have set a recording you may then opt to have the DVR record each new episode of the program or even every rerun of the program that airs on a specified channel. Due to the digital nature of may DVR's, users may be able to pause live television in one room, move into another room and resume watching a program without losing a second of show time. In addition to all of this, many DVR devices have the capability of recording and playing back programs in high definition, something that not even the best VHS tape is capable of.

What are the disadvantages of owning a DVR?

Like all things sometimes consumers must take the good with the bad. Because DVR's operate on a built in hard drive, users are unable to record a program and view it at a friend or relative's house by simply bringing the VHS tape with them. A common trend with VCR users was the ability to record and chronology their favorite television programs for storage and later replay. A DVR device will eventually fill, causing users to decide which programs must be deleted for the DVR to clear room in its hard drive for new programming. Finally, many DVR devices require the subscription to a channel guide fee or maintenance fee through your Cable Television provider.

Summary and Conclusion

DVR devices can and will change the way that viewers watch television. The ease of use and ability to transmit in high definition signals greatly outweighs some of the disadvantages that DVR's have compared to older storage mediums. Once you've given a DVR a try you will never go back to analog cassette tapes.

Answer 3

A car DVR can apply the evidence when something happens during driving, it is very helpful.