Thanks for the replies, guys.
niteflight01- I was actally looking at the type of recorder that sits below the tele, like a VCR, to record TV programmes, etc. (Mind you, the PC one that you recommend looks good- I alredy have a Plextor CD Recorder, 2 years old, which cost more, at the time!)
TCS, what's the implications re. dual layer DVD recorders? New recording system completely?- will existing recorders be compatible?- when will they be available?