Scientific Atlanta announced an agreement with Sonic to bundle their DVD authoring software with future Scientific Atlanta DVRs. In my mind, this is quickly becoming a “must have” feature in future DVRs as the cost of the DVD-R drives are driven lower. Who needs the hassle of having a DVD player for viewing movies and a VHS recorder for backing up content, when it can all be put in one unit at a small incremental price. With internal DVD-R drives now at retail for $60, it’s a small additional price for DVR companies to add this functionality.

It’s a “no brainer” except for the MPAA, of course.