Panasonic DMR-EH50S DVD Recorder with 100 GB Hard Drive Recording
Exactly what we wanted
My wife and I wanted a DVR/DVD recorder so that we could record our 3yo daughter's programs as well as our own shows that were on when we weren't around. Pretty much what everyone else wants. This has proven to be exactly what we wanted and has worked flawlessly. <br /> <br />My only negative comment about this recorder is concerning the instructions. First let me state that this isn't a simple machine. It's more like using a computer program than a traditional VCR. In other words, it does have a definite learning curve and, if you had problems working a standard VCR, this might not be for you. I tend to be pretty good with this sort of thing, however, and I must admit that I did have quite a tough time getting it set up and working properly. <br /> <br />Back to the instructions, for such a complex machine you would think that Panasonic would make some attempt at making the instructions somewhat easy, or at least clear. They failed in both regards. I initially spent two frustrating hours trying to get it work with no luck at all. Just as I was about to give up I happened to notice the little \\"input\\" button on the remote. Seems you need to use the button to get the right input method in order to to get the system to work. Unfortunately the instructions failed to mention this fact. So, if you don't see the button, and put 2 and 2 together, you're out of luck. The instructions for most of the features are just as bad. <br /> <br />Bottom line, once you figure this out it works great. Be prepared to spend some time getting to know how to use it though. And, if you're the type of person who is technologically challenged, and find working the microwave to be a major task, you may want to stay away <br /> <br /> <br />