4.6 mln DVRs shipped in 2003, 11.4 mln in 2004

[Chris Blount]

Demand for Personal Video Recorder (PVR) products increased tremendously during the past year, as unit shipments rose from 4.6 mln in 2003 to over 11.4 mln in 2004, reports In-Stat. This demand stems from increased consumer awareness about the concept of time-shifting television programming, and both pay-TV service providers and PVR product manufacturers are reaping the benefits.

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[Nick]

Yes, it usually takes the ordinary consumer 4-5 years to adopt the technology I've been enjoying for, er, 4 or 5 years. :grin: :yawn:

I would venture to say that most ppl have no clue what's out there, and if it weren't for Wal*Mart, they would still be using VCRs. :eek:

[videobruce]

Hey, it's been 27 years and I still use my 2 recorders (not the same ones though).