DVD recorders are not as popular as they used to be a few years ago. Back then, a VCR to DVD recorder was all the rage. Sets that could record right off your TV were hot too. Makes it sounds like ancient history, eh? But we're talking about no more than two or three years ago - time sure flies this day and age.
So, what have we got today? Today it's all software solutions, mates. All you need is your computer. The amazing thing is that you don't even need a DVD burner! All you need is a CD Rom burner and the right software and you're good to go. A DVD burner is better, of course. For one thing, if you wanted to burn a DVD rom, you could do it with whatever software your computer comes with. You still may want to get a copy of DVD burning software that could help you compress file size. Here are links to three leading software solution for burning DVD movies -
DVDx is a program designed to let people make backups of their DVDs onto computer or CD. This is fairly easy to use with a step by step guide provided on their site.
This software lets you burn DVD's into a CD, by compressing file size. It's a good way to back up your movies (DVD's or old VHS tapes) into a CD too. This is the kind of software where you don't need a DVD burner - a CD burner is perfectly enough. Compatible with Windows 98/ME2000/XP.
This software boasts that it can rip DVDs faster than any other software on the net. Other than that, it's your regular DVD compressing and burning software.
After you burn your DVD's, make sure you store them properly. Some people like hodling their collection in separate CD/DVD cases where they work on recreating their DVD Cases. Myself, I prefer to keep them in suitcase like black plastic DVD cases where you can see them through those thin plastic covers and find everything you need leafing through them. Easy does it, really.