Panasonic DMR-ES20K DVD Recorder
Beware before you buy!
I am frustrated with this product for 2 reasons.   <br /> <br />First is not every brand of DVD-RW discs works with this machine.  I bought a 10 pack of JVC DVD-RWs (not an off brand) and now I can't use them for anything because they don't work on this model.  There is no warning or mention that not all DVD-RW brands do not work on this machine.  It does not appear that Pansonic makes DVD-RW discs, only DVD-Ram discs, so using the same manufacturer for the media as the player is not an option here. <br /> <br />Second is it is not very easy to use.  Maybe all DVD recorders are difficult to use, I wouldn't know since this is my first one.  Even a simple function like recording over an existing program requires the use of the remote and going through a few screens on the TV Menu.  I am worried about when I loose the remote (it will eventually happen in my house). <br /> <br />I think it is wrong for a company to make a product, advertise that it uses a certain type of media, then (after you have purchased and opened it) find out that there are exceptions to which brand of media it uses if you are unfortunate enough to buy the wrong brand. <br /> <br />