Panasonic DMR-E75VS Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder/VCR Combo
Slick & Easy
This is an excellent product.  It's easy to set up and use.  I love the thumbnail indexing, which makes it easy to locate chapters and create playlists.  Finalized DVD-R's play fine on my computer, as well as outside DVD players that I've used.  The one-touch dubbing makes it easy to edit.  Picture quality is great.  And for those with older tvs lacking s-video connectors or inputs for component video cables, there's no need to go out and buy a new tv.  Just spend $10-20 for an RF modulator, which you can get at most electronics stores.  My only complaint is that DVD-R's are limited in editing options as opposed to DVD-RAM's.  Otherwise, I'm impressed with this machine.  At last I can jettison my antiquated vhs tapes and home videos and preserve them on high quality DVD.