Digital Video Recorder for MacBook Pro 10.4.9

Hi-
I was hoping someone could suggest a lower end digital video recorder (under $500) that is compatible with the MacBook Pro. I bought a sony recorder before I bought the macbook and it wasnt compatible with imovie. Before I purchase another recorder I would love to hear feedback on a decent model and experiences people have had with different models.

digital video recorder (under $500) that is compatible with the MacBook Pro. I bought a sony recorder before I bought the macbook and it wasnt compatible with imovie.
Are you talking about a computer CD/DVD reader/writer or actual DVD recorder (an update of the old VHS recorders). If you are talking about a DVD recorder, as far as I know. NONE are directly compatable with the iApps because the content they record is mpg-2 encoded and would have to be converted to DV for use in the iApps.
What is it you are trying to do?
F Shippey

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