Americans Can't Live Without DVRs: Survey

According to a survey commissioned by NDS, which sells DVR software, most Americans say a digital video recorder is indispensable -- and that it has improved their marriages by decreasing the likelihood of arguments over what to watch and allowing couples to watch shows of mutual interest together. About 81% of Americans surveyed said a DVR is an essential technology, beaten only by those who said they couldn't live without their mobile phone (92%).