Sony RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder
Reliable and easy to use
I did a lot of research on Panasonic and Philips recorders before I purchased the GX300. This unit is very wasy to use as it has a well thought out menu system. I have made many recordings without any problems. I have been using Memorex DVD+RW discs. They have played in every DVD and PC I have tried. In addition I was able to make a great recording of an old VHS tape to a DVD+R.  <br /> <br />One feature I didn't expect was that somehow it is able to retrieve the title of a TV show. I set only the time to record a show, say \\"Law & Order\\" . Somehow (I don't know exactly how) it is able to retrieve the show title. Later when I look at the titles on the disc it will say \\"Law & Order\\" with the date and time.  <br /> <br />The IR Blaster works great with my Motorola cable box. <br /> <br />Perhaps the only thing missing is an i-Link port.  <br /> <br />If you're looking for a DVD recorder, I highly recommend this.