JVC DR-MX1S DVD Player/Recorder, Hi-Fi VCR, and Hard Disk Recorder
This unit does everything!
If you're looking for a unit that does it all, this is it.  I wanted a dvr, and something that I could use to burn my old VHS tapes onto discs with.  I have had this unit for approximately 7 months and have been very happy with it.  Unlike TiVo, no phone line is required for digital recordings.  Yes, there's no TV guide function, but that's really not important.  Some customers have said the manual is confusing, but I don't agree.  Yes, it does take some time to master all of the functions of this unit, but the rewards are well worth it.  It has been all I expected and more.  Grab this now that the price is lower!