Toshiba RD-XS34 DVD Recorder with 160-GB Hard Drive
Poorly Designed, Poorly made.
I purchased this a Toshiba RD xs34 about 1 month ago.  The first one did not work at all.  Would not record on HDD and would not play DVD's. <br /> <br />Given a replacement which worked from the start but the reds were orange and the dark blues were light blue.   <br />After two weeks the TV Guide quite working and recording manually did not work.  Could set up manually to record but it did not come on or record at the appropriate time. <br />When you call Toshiba for assistance be prepared for a minimum 20 minute wait. <br /> <br />When I reported the problems with the second machine they wanted me to send it in and they would repair or replace it after looking at it.  In the mean time I would have nothing for $550 spent and less than two weeks of operation.   <br /> <br />I am taking it back to the store I bought it from as they have a 90 day satisfaction guarantee. <br /> <br />The remote is not user friendly.  Very poorly laid out menu system. <br /> <br />My advice is if buying this product purchase a small boat to anchor with it as this is its best use.