
Buffalo Japan has rolled out the DVR-1C/500G digital video recorder that comes equipped with a 500GB hard disk. The device provides a USB port for connecting an external hard disk drive to add more recording time. FYI, the 500GB HDD is able to record up to 81-hour of digital terrestrial broadcasting. What’s more, it comes equipped with an HDMI port and regular composite connectors. The Buffalo DVR-1C/500G will be released in July 2011. No word on pricing at this time. [Buffalo]

Sharp has recently introduced a trio of the Aquos BDXL 3D DVRs in Japan. The Sharp BD-HDW80, BD-HDW75 and BD-HDW73 come equipped with a 1TB HDD, a 500GB and a 320GB HDD, respectively. All models feature a dual Digital TV tuner and an improved dubbing system, allowing you to record your favorite TV shows and store them on the built-in HDD. The Sharp BD-HDW80, BD-HDW75 and BD-HDW73 also support WiFi connectivity and the latest 100GB BD-RE XL discs. [Akihabara]

The new Elgato EyeTV HD DVR allows you to watch, record, edit and enjoy cable and satellite television in high-definition on your Mac. The EyeTV HD DVR is the only solution that provides you full access to all premium content by connecting your Mac directly to a cable or satellite receiver. Each purchase of the Elgato EyeTV HD DVR comes equipped with an infrared remote and channel changer cable (“IR blaster”) for automatic control of the receiver. This gadget also features a unique dual-format capture mode that records in the iPad and iPhone formats at the same time. You can buy the Elgato EyeTV HD DVR for $199.95 a pop. [Elgato]

Panasonic will release six new digital video recorders in September 2009. One of these DVRs is the high-end DMR-BW970, which is a successor of the Panasonic DMR-BW930. It is able to record up to 320-hours of video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 @ 12.9Mbps. The DVR also supports Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby True HD, DTS-HD, and can record on BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD R DL, and DVD-RW. Other features include a DLNA support, an HDMI output, an SDHC card slot, and the VIERA Link. [Akihabara]

The DVR-BZ130 is the latest Digital Video Recorder (DVR) from Mitsubishi that features a Blu-ray recorder. The device also boasts a 130GB HDD, a more user friendly remote control and a new Auto Cutting mode for removing all the unnecessary commercials. The DVR-BZ130 will be available in Japan sometime in August for around 120,000 Yen ($1,284). [Akihabara]

Too busy to catch you favorite shows? Now with only 40000 Yens ($400), you can buy the Mitsubishi DVR-DS120, with which you can make endless recordings of anything your cable provider may throw at you. The DVR comes a 250GB internal HDD, a DVD burner, and a Digital TV tuner (doh!) which all comes down to the capability to record HD videos thanks to its AVCREC support. [Mitsubishi]

Looking for a perfect spy camera? Then check out the Tissue Box Hidden Camera DVR, I bet no one would suspect a DVR to be hiding underneath your kleenex. It captures every movement in high resolution 720×480 pixel D1 video for amazing video quality. It also manages to record in the light as well as in low light/dark conditions and even in black and white. Other features includes a rechargeable 6 hour battery, a hidden SD card slot and a remote control. The device retails for $599.95. [CoolestGadgets]

Lacie is famous for its external hard drives, RAID arrays, optical drives, and computer monitors. The company has rolled out the new DVR in the form of the LaCinema Black MAX. It is actually a direct competitor to Western Digital’s TV HD Media Player. The Lacinema Black MAX is a NAS storage device with a proprietary UI that can connect to your HDTV (HDMI and component) and output a 1080p signal. The device comes with either a 500GB or 1TB hard drive, that can be expanded via its USB 2.0 inputs. The Blackmax can also upscale your home movies and download movies, music and photos over WiFi or Ethernet from networked computers. The Lacie Blackmax with a 1TB drive retails for $650 and the 500GB version for $617. [Lacie]

Here is the latest DVR Xpander from Apricorn, which is touted as the highest capacity DVR external hard drive on the market. The device comes with a 1.5TB maximum capacity, which is able to store up to a long 843 hours of standard programming or 187.5 hours of high definition programming. The Apricorn DVR Xpander also offers eSATA or USB 2.0 port for instant added space. Available in 500GB, 750GB, 1TB and 1.5TB capacities, the Apricon DVR Xpander retails for $119, $149, $179 and $239, respectively. [PCLaunches]

Toshiba comes back with two new Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) for the Japanese market. The Toshiba Vardia RD-G503 has a huge 500GB of hard drive, while the RD-E303 has a 300GB hard drive. Both DVRs supports DVD burner, MPEG-2 TS and H.264/MPEG-4 AVC recording, Digital / Analog tuner, DVD upscaling and two remote controls (one for a fully functional and one with the basic controls). The Toshiba Vardia RD-G503 and RD-E303 will be released next month for $770 and $660, respectively. [Toshiba Japan] Read more