Philips DVDR80 Progressive Scan DVD Player / Recorder
Regret purchasing Philips DVDR80.
I purchased Philips DVDR80 in October 2003.  It worked fine for about 15 months, then stopped functioning properly.  Would get \\"disc error\\" message, discs wouldn't finalize and became unreadable coasters.  Was using Memorex dvd+r and +rw discs with no problem until this time.  After the errors started, tried other disc brands (Maxell, Imation), and dvd lens cleaner.    Ended up contacting Philip's \\"Customer Care\\", went thru all their suggestions, firmware updates, etc.  Authorized repair center said they were unable to fix it.  I called Philips back, told them I didn't think paying $500 for a product that lasts just 3 months past the warranty was fair.  I suggested they give me a partial refund for this obviously defective product, but representative basically told me to get lost.  To be fair, his supervisor was more polite, but wasn't anymore helpful.    I've had good luck with Philips/Magnavox vcr's, so thought their dvd recorders would be comparable.  Am writing this review few years after giving up on this product as it been sitting on my shelf as an expensive clock.  However, Its going in garbage soon as have recently purchased a Panasonic recorder (hopefully it will last longer).  Am not purchasing anymore Philips products until get over my anger, which may be awhile.