Sony RDR-GX330 Single Tray DVD Recorder
Looking for a DVD-Recorder? This has everything you truly need...
Ok, the skinny on DVD recorders and this model, and the Bare Bones you probably want for a DVD recorder: <br /> <br />-You want to be able play and write to:  DVD-R, DVD+, DVD-RW and DVD+RW (This Model Can do all.) <br /> <br />-You want to be able to edit out commercials on recordings. (This model can more easily and more accurately remove commercials/segments than the manual \\"pause when you see a commercial\\" technique as described in others comments. This model is simple: Just push record (AND PUT DOWN YOUR REMOTE AND  ENJOY YOUR SHOW! ) then after recording and ENJOYING your show, remove the commercials in the recording using the easy edit function. (Remember to use DVD+RW discs for this function.)  <br /> <br />-You want DVI input/RCA inputs so you can burn DV camcorder, old Camcorder movies/vhs etc to DVD. <br /> <br />-You want an easy Recording Timer. (This one is very easy.) <br /> <br />-You want to create DVD Menu's for your multiple recordings on a disc. (Is done automatically on DVD+RW's, though can be edited if you want...) <br /> <br />-You probably don't want a recorder that burns onto DVD-RAM. (DVD-RAM cannot be played anywhere but in a DVD-RAM player and cannot be copied via computer. DVD-RAM has no true advantage over DVD+RW's unless you plan to re-write 100,000 times. DVD+RW's are extremely cheaper and can be rewritten more times than you could want and can be played across almost any player.  <br /> <br />-This machine has a ton of extra bells and whistles that you probably never use but can take advantage if needed.  <br /> <br />-Have used this model without a hitch to record on DVD+RW's all my shows, removing the commercials and having a DVD menu created automatically to play on most DVD players. Have copied my full DVD+RW's using the computer to other DVD formats so I can re-use the original DVD+RW's.  Also I regularly record my DV camera tapes to DVD with the DV in. <br />- I love this machine for what it provides. <br />