Panasonic DMR-E20S DVD Recorder and Player, Silver
Pretty good machine
I purchased this model in January, primarily to start transferring my hundreds of videotapes onto DVD format.  I've put several of them on DVD-RAM discs with no problems.  In fact, I love that I can record a whole section and then go back and delete all the commercials and stuff, which cleans up the recording and also returns space to the disk.<br />My only frustration is that at the time I purchased it I had little understanding of the difference between RAM, R and RW.  I have now become educated enough to realize that the RAM disks are unplayable on most other machines - so much for making them as gifts!  Unfortunately, this machine doesn't play or record to DVD-RW disks, so my only other option is DVD-R.  These will be universally playable (supposedly), but require me to watch as I record if I want to eliminate commercials and non-relevant stuff.  Much more furstrating because of the time that will be required.  Next time I purchase a DVD recorder I will pay more attention to the formats available.