Panasonic DMR-ES10S DIGA Series DVD Recorder , Silver
Beware - Does Not Play DVD-RW
This recorder does not play DVD-RW or DVD-RAM if you have recorded a movie or music using your computer. If you record a movie in DVD-RW/DVD-RAM through computer and insert it in this recorder, then it will ask you to format the disk rather than just play it.     What were Panasonic enginners thinking while designing the product? Why not just play the DVD? If the user needs to format, then he/she can do it manually. At least give a choice rather than enforce the user to format the DVD-RW/RAM and loose data.    I use DVD-RW extensively for movies. I don't like to use DVD-R for all movies. DVD-RWs are reusable and perfect for re-recording movies and even for editing.    I had been searching for a decent DVD recorder for past two years. Finally, after reading so many good reviews, I decided to buy it, but alas it was returned back to Circuit City next day.    Other than this major drawback, it's a decent recorder with lots of features for a reasonable price.