Panasonic DMR-E20S DVD Recorder and Player, Silver
An update to my earlier post.
Have had my 2nd DMR-E20S for about 2 months now.  This unit formats perfectly, unlike my first one (See my 1st post>April 20, 2002).  If you have a unit that doesn't format correctly, return/exchange it! You spent a Lot of $$$ on the recorder and if you're gonna spend your $$$ on something-Get a unit that works perfectly {You deserve and are entitled to a Completely working unit, John P.}  I don't use 6 hour mode.  My 3 year old Panasonic S-VHS records a better quality picture than the DMR-E20S 6 hour mode does.  4 hour mode is what I use most for everyday recording, very good quality. Picture quality in 1 hour & 2 hour mode is excellent.  I can only give this product 3 stars because of it's price, the Total lack of a Response by Panasonic's Supp. Dept. to my Call(s) and you Must have very good finger control to use the Joystick Control on the remote- forget it if you have any arthritis!  Be aware that some units don't Format properly or at all!  And don't count on Panasonic for help!! I read somewhere on the Web that something like 3 other companies are coming out with their own DVD-Recorders > Check out the new Philips DVDR985 Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder and the others before you buy a Panasonic.