There is one technology that I would love to see get here and fast, and that is DVDR. Yes, I know it's here already, but it's too expensive.

I have some questions that I'd love for you guys to help me with or at least point me in the direction of a link.

1) What is the difference between DVDRW and DVDRAM?

2) Is there any place to find out about upcoming products?

3) How long do you think it will be before you can buy one for about $500?

4) What are your opinions on this technology?

I'm really looking forward to the day when I can store my recorded video onto DVD discs. I have some shows that I keep stored on my Tivo for safe keeping (first Daily Show after 9/11, the premiere of Blind Melon BHTM, etc.), and I'd love to store those at high quality and make room for my normal shows.

My other reason for hoping DVDR will get cheaper soon is because my current DVD player is crapping out on me. It was free, so I can't complain, but it's probably the worst, cheapest (in every sense of the word) DVD player on the market. I think it's the Samsung DVD511.

So wat are your thoughts?