Toshiba DVR3 DVD Recorder/VCR Combination
Lemon - i hope...
I have been very disappointed with this machine.  It has major problems recording to -RW discs, namely: <br /> <br />Machine freezes frequently during recording and can only be 'unfrozen' by unplugging the appliance at the mains.  When you do this, you then have to go thru the lengthy process of setting up the machine again - tuning in channels, setting the time etc - very frustrating. <br /> <br />Frequent disc errors.  Will not record becuase machine claims the disc is not formatted, when it has been formatted <br /> <br />Sometimes the machine stops recording mid-way thru a show for no apparent reason (ie - there is sufficient room on the disc, so you only get half of the show you recorded.) <br /> <br />Has problems deleting recorded material; claims that the show is deleted, but when you power off and power on again, sure enuff the supposedly 'deleted' show is still on the disc. <br /> <br />I have worked with TDK and Sony -rw discs - problems with both.  The other issue is that it is very difficult to find -rw discs in stores.  There is an abundance of +rw discs out there and this is certainly something I would consider if I were to purchase today. <br /> <br />One other issue is the amount of time it takes to 'load' discs, and to format them - around 2 minutes.  It also takes around 1 minute to process after finishing a recording. <br /> <br />I think I will need to return my machine to Toshiba, as I have problems with it around 50% of the time I use it to record in rw format. <br /> <br />