Help! I'm so confused. Recording TV

[cat_mioux]

My old (non digital)  DVD/VCR player/recorder no longer records channels on my digital TV.

All I want to do is record some TV programmes. I can't record straight to video tapes from the TV - too **bleep** confusing and I don't want to leave the TV on while I'm at work or stop my son from watching another channel.

So I think I've worked out I need a PVR. They look like they cost between $200 and upwards. I need to buy a bargain 'recorder' which can record 2 channels at once. I also need something to play my DVD's.

I'm so confused. What are you using to record TV?

[bright.ton42]

Cat glad to hear the Topfield is working for you.  Bad luck for the other poster but I suppose there are duds in every brand. 

My friend and I are planning on going to the Good guys next week to get one each, only I asked about getting a technician to install it for us and show us (or one of us )   how to use it and  the extra charge will be $60.  Wish I knew a 5 year old who could probably show us in a flash.  

[catsnknots]

Pleased you got your solution Cat.... hope it works well for many years... i love mine...