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There are many innovative and useful features available on Personal Video Recorders (PVRs).  It is important to be aware of what features are available before purchasing a unit.  Some of the more important features are listed below. 

Standard Definition record & playback capabilities (SDTV)
High Definition record & playback capabilities (HDTV)
Multiple recording modes (i.e. higher, lower audio/video quality)
Storage capacity (i.e. hours of video that can be stored)
Electronic Program Guide (EPG)
Time shifting features (e.g. pause live TV)
Video inputs for coaxial cable, twisted pair, optical fiber cable
Connectivity to devices such as keyboards, mice, etc.
Internal CD, DVD, VCR devices for archiving video
Connectivity to external storage devices
Built-in networking capabilities
Parental Controls
Video-on-Demand and Pay-per-view capabilities

 
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