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Record high-definition television

You have an HDTV, and it's playing a high-def show, but you want to record it. Well, partner, you don't have as many options as you do with good ol' standard-def, but there are a few solutions. We'll walk you through.

Top products for recording HDTV today

Dish Network ViP622
What's it for:
Receiving and recording Dish Network satellite and over-the-air standard- and high-definition broadcasts.

The bottom line:
Despite its operational issues, the Dish Network ViP622 is the most fully featured, versatile, and future-ready high-def DVR you can buy today.

More related products

DirecTV HD DVR

Panasonic DMR-EH75V

Sony DHG-HDD500

JVC HM-DT5U

JVC HM-DT100U


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