Apex DRX-9200 DVD Recorder/Player
A promising product  that did not deliver
Picture quality was compared to a Sony GRX7 and a LiteOn LVW-5001. While the DRX9200 has many desirable features/ technologies (eg, insert/delete chapter points on a DVD+RW, 3 hour record mode, DiMeNsion 8602 processor, etc.), my sole criteria for keeping the unit came down to picture quality. <br /> <br />I was disappointed with washed out colors, excessive contrast, etc. in recording from Comcast cable channels, in 4 hour mode. It is hard to believe this second generation LSI processor performed so poorly. <br /> <br />I could not determine if unit was malfunctioning or unit was poorly engineered. <br /> <br />And as many of you know, getting through to APEX customer support is difficult at best.  After many attempts (phone and EMail), I gave up.  <br /> <br />The warranty is 90 days labor, 1 yr parts. Considering the power supply problems with earlier Apex models, this short warranty was not reassuring. <br /> <br />I decided the unit wasn't worth the $135 paid - and reluctantly returned it. <br /> <br />I would rate the above three units -- on picture quality -- (in 4 hour record mode) as follows: <br />1. Sony GRX7 - 9/10 ($299) <br />2. LiteOn 5001 - 8/10 ($199) <br />3. Apex DRX9200 - 6/10($135 special; regularly $179)