Panasonic DMR-E95HS Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder with 160 GB Hard Drive
Complicated but WAY COOL!
I researched these recorders on line for a few weeks before settling on this unit.  I'm not unhappy with my decision.  I will say that this is NOT a device for a novice.  I've had some problems with programing, and downloading the TV GUIDE listings to the point I needed to call Cust. Service.  After 75 mins on hold, I was helped, and my problems have been solved, but the manuals are not the easiest, so the 75 min hold time was worth the wait.  Worth the wait are the total operations of this unit, it's smooth, fast, versatile and if you buy it correctly, one of the best buys on the market.  I gave it 5 stars, EVEN with my start up problems because this IS a great machine!