Panasonic  DMR-ES40VS VHS / DVD Recorder Silver
Total Junk -  Don't buy!!! NO STARS. Beware of Panasonic!!
I originally gave this 3 stars - but I am now returning here to say it should get NO STARS.<br /><br />My machine seems to have problems with DVD+R discs. For instance, it often will not read the disc if I record on it and then remove it, and then put it back in. This does not happen with DVD-R, so apparently this model has some problems with DVD+R - why this is I have no idea, and this problem was never mentioned by Panasonic.<br /><br />Also, there have been times when I tried to finalize the disc for play back, and the machine simply froze up. This has happened about one out of 50 times, again I do not know why.<br /><br />Most significantly, after using for 6 months, the machine is now VERY dysfunctional. It will not even show a picture on my TV screen, and is now basically useless. Hence, NO STARS!!!<br /><br />Overall, this model apparently, drawing from my own experience and other reviews, was not throughly tested out for glitches and product errors.<br /><br />There must be other models or brands out there that don't have the flaws. I once had alot of respect for Panasonic for quality, now I would avoid Panasonic products - they have obviously lost there reputation. I will never buy Panasonic products again.