Toshiba D-R4 Multi-Drive DVD Recorder
Great machine - but sensitive to disc brand
UPDATE Jan 2010 - This machine no longer records or formats DVD-RAM discs. Nothing solves the problem. It's 4-1/2 years old and i guess I'll get a new machine or TiVo. Worked well for 4 years. 3 stars.    Love it ! This machine does everything I hoped it would do and it cost me half what I thought I'd have to spend. My only advice is to forget about using DVD-RW and use only DVD-RAM (or DVD-R for one-time burning of VHS movies, etc). The DVD-RAMs cost maybe 50% more than -RW and are MUCH more versitile. Plus most DVD-RW brands won't format or play in this machine and the instructions warn you of this. But Panasonic 2-3X DVD-RAMs work perfect.     There's a 130 page instruction book to learn how to use everything, but the onscreen menus are pretty intuitive. I've figured out most major functions without the book.    I'd also consider transfering home videos to DVD-RAM, (as opposed to DVD-R one-time-burn) because you can easily insert Chapters and Titles for easy scene selection on playback.    If you're ready to go digital with your TV recording and those old home videos . . . . buy this.    Addendum to Review: I now give this 5 of 5 stars, now that I've owned it longer. It's fantastic!