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Taiwanese Makers Will Squeeze DVD Recorder Prices

Posted by timothy on from the you-betcha dept.

GeXX points out this PC World article predicting vastly lower prices on DVD recorders, in large part because cheap, high-volume Taiwanese manufacturers will have a greater percentage of the market, currently dominated by Japanese makers.

3 of 102 comments (clear)

  1. That's good news. by Lispy · · Score: 4, Informative

    But, living in germany, the taxes on DVD-recorders (german, sorry) will probably eat up the win for the consumer.

    Google translation here.

  2. Interesting... by dncsky1530 · · Score: 4, Informative

    heres another source I found: DVD recorder prices fall as production surges in Taiwan

    But it apears that they are already cheap if you know where to shop.

  3. Semantic Key For The Clueless by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Informative

    DVD Burner - A 5.25" boxy thing you put into your computer case. Almost gratis.

    DVD Recorder - A stand-alone consumer electronics device you connect to your TV-set. Includes shiny packaging and remote control. No computer needed. Costs a bundle.