Lite-On LVW5001 DVD Plus Player/Recorder
Quality issues
I got the rebranded Gateway version of this DVD+ recorder while it was on sale.  I have a Panasonic DVD-R recorder which is much better: better picture quality, better reliability, and better user interface.  Also, DVD \\"minus\\" discs are much more compatible with DVD players than DVD \\"plus,\\" although if you have a new player, it should have no trouble with either format.<br /><br />The real problem with the Lite-On/Gateway is build quality.  The player feels cheap, and it does tend to get hot as some reviewers have pointed out, which is a problem for those of us wanting to keep it in an entertanment center.  You literally need to put an AC next to it to cool it during long recordings.  Also, my particular unit broke after a few months, so I don't have much confidence in this brand.<br /><br />You might be better served with a Panasonic or Toshiba, which will offer better quality and reliability (important for DVD recordings) at a reasonable price.