Standard Definition Options

(DVD) Digital Versatile Disc – The standard format for movie rentals.
(VCR) Video Cassette Recorder – Quickly going the way of the dinosaur, the VCR is relegated primarily to children's programming.
(DVR) Digital Video Recorder – Available through services such as Tivo and Replay, allowing you to find and digitally record the programming you want — your favorite show, every Coppola movie, home improvement programs, Dora cartoons, whatever you choose. Plus, pause, rewind and slo-mo live TV.
Satellite – Available through services such as Dish Network and DirecTV, allowing you to select from hundreds of channels featuring the best premium movie channels, sports, family programming, music, pay per view movies and events, local channels, and international programming. All presented in digital quality.

(HDTV) High Definition Options

Satellite – Satellite providers offer channels in HDTV; a special HDTV receiver and subscription is required.
Cable – Local cable providers offer channels in HDTV; a special HDTV receiver and subscription is required.
Off-air – No subscription required; just place an antenna in the attic, sometimes outside, and receive all your local stations in digital HDTV; a special HDTV receiver is required.
(DVR) Digital Video Recorder – In addition to all the features of a standard definition recorder, it can record HDTV programming.