Sony RDR-GX300 DVD Recorder
not going to be a popular review....
but one major con to me is that this recorder lacks compatibility to record/play DVD-RAM discs which personally I believe is the best format for recording TV. It allows you to \\"chase playback\\", meaning you can watch something on it while it's recording! (both previously recorded or currently being recorded). You can jump to any spot on the disc and begin playing or recording right away - even arrange recorded programs for playback in any order you choose. What a cool feature! DVD-RAM discs can be copied to & erased up to 100K times. DVD-RAM is found on recorders from some toshiba, samsung, jvc, and most panasonics and I believe it's popularity will grow as more people learn of it's capabilities.<br /><br />The plus format is not as commonly found as the minus is. In fact, I've only seen it supported as far as recorders are concerned from sony. Perhaps that means it's a dying format, I don't know. I hate to have to give sony a \\"bad\\" review because I do love their electronics-they are a quality brand, however the lack of DVD-RAM support means I'll be buying another brand. Also tell me how such an expensive recorder from sony doesn't also include an HDMI output and SACD playback??? Also lacks firewire port which is very surprising considering most of the DVD recorders on the market have it. Also lacks JPEG & WMA support. sorry sony you lose!