Toshiba D-R4 Multi-Drive DVD Recorder
Works Well !!!
I purchased this unit to convert my VHS home videos. So far, it has been working well. And the price is good too! At a moment, I hesitate to buy this because it only works with -R/-RW, while many machines today use +R/+RW. However, I don't think it'll make a difference, as next year a new generation of DVD formats will come and another format war will make both - and + similarly 'obselete'. So, I decided to buy it now instead of waiting for another year.    I'm glad I did. It's easy to use (as long as you read the manual), and produces a good result. I tried the copy on my Sony DVD player, it looked great. When I tried on my Dell computer, however, it didn't look that good. Perhaps because Dell computers only have DVD players which are compatible with +R/+RW.  If you wish, you can go to Toshiba website and download the manual before you buy.     It is important, however, to use ONLY the recommended discs, and pay attention not only to the brand (Maxell, Taiyo Yuden) and format (DVD-R), but also to the speed (2X or 4X). So, make sure you buy them correctly (e.g., Maxell DVD-R 4x, JVC DVD-RW 2x). I got my Maxell from local Sears. Another brand that they recommended, Taiyo Yuden, can also be bought from the internet (they're cheap, sold in 100 or 200 packs, and reliable). Just google or yahoo.     Some reviewers complain that the machine is slow. Yes, when we insert a disc (any disc: DVD, CD, etc.), it needs several seconds to recognize the format. But I don't have problem with that. It's not like we're in a rush all the time.