Philips DVDR77 DVD Recorder
Heck of lot better than others in this price range!!!
I've tried some other recorders & each had their issues that I wasn't crazy about.  The STEREO tuner on this model is flawless.  Has decent editing capabilities & excellent video quality.  No...it's not capable of recording HDTV in it's full glory, but how many in this price range can handle that?  Of course I only paid $130 for this unit (factory sealed with warranty card) from a private seller on ebay.  This model adds a cooling fan that runs whisper quiet and keeps things nice & cool.  It's that heat build up in some others that will affect the electronic components over time. Along with the upgraded DVD drive, it's a definite improvement over earlier models!