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Buy DVDR now or let standards/technology settle?

I need to replace my VCR and have been naturally attracted to DVD recorders. However, as I read reviews, the technology and standards seem to be in flux. We have HDTV coming, and I don't know if there will be shakeout among DVD formats (for reusable media we have -RW, +RW, RAM, doing one better than VHS-Beta duel) or new ones will be added.

SO, here is my question: If I have no pressing need for a *DVD* recorder right now, just *a* recorder to record TV shows I would miss, does it make sense to buy DVD recorder at present? Would it be better to manage with another VCR and check the DVDR scene in 1-2 years?
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You can also get a combination DVD/ hard disk recorder with a built in tuner that will record off-the-air. You can record your weekly shows to disk and set them to overwrite each each week. If there's something you want to keep, just dump it to DVDR from the hard disk or set up to record the program straight to dvdr. You can use VCR+ to program if you like.

I use a Panasonic model but there are many on the market.
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