Philips DVDR985 Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder and Player
This is a great product.
I was skeptical about purchasing this product. There have been a number of ratings in which the user states that the completed DVD's are not compatible. I didn't want to spend that much money for a product with limited compatibility. I told myself I would immediately return it if I ran into the same problem. <br />After I set it up according to the directions, I recorded a DVD+R from cable. After the disk was FINALIZED, it ran in all brands of DVD players that I own. These include, Proscan(RCA), Samsung, and Pioneer units. The disk was compatible with ALL players I own. So far I have not run into any problems.<br />It is a little complicated regarding setting up and various recording options, but for a unit this complete that is to be expected. It is definitely not plug and play like a DVD Player.<br />My main use for this device will be to back up home videos and prerecorded videos on a more permanent format. I also want to download pictures from my digital camera onto a DVD so I can send them to family members to watch on their television.<br />In conclusion, except for a complicated setup and directions, this unit works perfectly. I will be using DVD+RW soon and hope they are also trouble-free. I have not encountered any compatibility issues previously encountered. If I do have problems in the future, I will come back and revise this review.<br />Good luck with your purchase.