Toshiba DR-2 DVD Recorder/Player with Simultaneous Play and Record
A Fantastic Buy!  -- Not
I researched DVD Recorders for the last year and a half while waiting for the prices to come down and quality to improve.  I am so pleased that I chose the D-R2 as my first DVD Recorder.  It is absolutely fantastic!  Very easy to set-up (follow the manual and you will be fine).  The manuals are not very long or difficult to read at all. I practiced with the DVD-RAM a few times so I would know how to adjust settings and create titles before I began burning disks.  Nearly 60 disks burned and not one \\"coaster\\".  I was pleasantly surprised that the advanced settings perfected otherwise poor VHS recordings in my library - the picture and Dolby sound quality is phenomenal now!  I have duplicated a significant portion of my library and recorded a number of television shows and have been pleased with every recording.  This recorder is a fantastic buy! <br /> <br /> <br />Update:  I hate to say it, but my D-R2 started having problems shortly after this review -- after approx. one month of use. Although burning was great, I experienced pauses throughout the play of ALL commercial DVD's (new and old).  Toshiba was not able to correct the problem, so this recorder went back and has been replaced by a highly recommended Pioneer.  If you decide to buy, make sure you buy it from a reputable seller with a generous return policy!