An HDD recorder is an electronic device for recording TV on to a hard drive. The advantage of this is that you can record hours and hours of your favourite TV and sport without the need for DVDs or discs which can get lost or scratched. Also when your HDD recorder is full, you can just clean it out and back it up on a hard drive or just wipe it clean. The HDD recorder is a neat little device and is becoming increasingly popular.

The recorded material is also much higher quality than say with a VHS or a DVD disc. The advantages of the HDD recorder are many. Also, you may be shocked to find out that you can pick up one of these nifty little devices for under £150.

Some models of HDD recorder, allow you to burn recorded material to DVD for back up. Or you can just use the DVD for burning media if you like. Also it combines a hard drive and a DVD player all in one and reduces the bulk and wiring behind your TV set giving a clean and uncluttered look.