The operation noise of a DVD recorder is considerably less than a standard video recorder. There is usually only one silent motor spinning the disc.
Most new blank DVDs will need preparing by your DVD Recorder before you can record onto it. This usually only takes a minute or so. DVD-RAMs dont need this doing though.
There are two main types of recordable DVDs that DVD-R and DVD-RW the forst alows you to copy onto it once, the second allows to to copy and erase as many times as you like.
A program copied onto a DVD wont fade or loose quality over time, no matter how many times it has been viewed.
No more rewinding or fast forwarding to your bes bit in the movie, a click of the remote and your there instantly.
Most DVD recoders uses a format called either PLUS or MINUS, all you need to worry about is that you buy they right DVDs for you format.
If your thinking of upgrading your old dusty video recorder for a DVD Recorder then do it! No more bulky VHS tapes or reinforced shelves to store them on!