Pioneer DVR-233S DVD Recorder
Good to Go!
I ordered this from Amazon because the reviewers indicated that it was easy to setup and use.  That is absolutely true.  I am not very good at these kinds of things, but it was easy and it seems to work great.  It's slim, has an attractive style, and is just what I need.  I am using this to record programs from my DVR provided by my cable company.  And boy did Amazon get it here quickly.  A local company charged about $20.00 more AND I would have to wait 2-3 weeks, and I live in a major metropolitan area.