The reason that the DVR-109's are being discounted is to clear the inventory for the new DVR-110's. The 110's will also be dual layer (DL) capable, but will do DL -R as well as DL +R. According to what I read, the 109's will only do DL +R. With single layer, the -R technology appears to be compatible with more players than the +R technology so it will be worth it to me to wait around for the 110s to emerge on the marketplace in June or July. I can easily wait a few more months after that for the 110s to come down in price a bit, because I already have a DVR-105 in my Quicksilver as well as a DVR-109 in an external enclosure. Once I get the 110, I will swap out the 105. --Steve