Philips DVDR985 Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder and Player
don't buy a philips dvd recorder
I, like untold numbers of others, have been saddled with a DVD recorder that doesn't work.  I began having \\"disc error\\" problems within a few months of purchasing my DVDR985A.  Customer service blew me off with telling me that it was due to bad (scratched/dirty) discs.  The problem was intermittent until, of course, the warranty period expired, and then became permanent. Repair people then told me I may have a bad recording laser, but it would cost nearly $400 to replace, and no guarantee that it would cure the problem....I bought a SONY.  I know learn that Philips is FULLY AWARE of the \\"disc error\\" problem, but a call to the customer service department today resulted in being told that \\"Philips knows nothing about this problem\\".   Go to google, type in Philips dvdr985 disc error, and read the NUMEROUS reports of their knowledge...seems to be something about a glass laser that they replaced with a plastic laser.  DON'T BUY>