Panasonic DMR-ES10K DVD Recorder , Black
Excellent VCR Replacement
I bought this unit as a VCR replacement. After years of going through VCR after VCR for time-shifting, I decided to try DVD-RW, and this is the second unit I tried. Another unit (a Toshiba) never worked right and was a nightmare to set up. I was about to give up and go back to a VCR, but then happened on this unit. I'm glad I did. The quality of the recording and usability are excellent, and there are a lot advantages of recording on DVDs over VCRs (e.g., automatic time stamp, searchability, no need to rewind). <br /> <br />Two comments: <br />1. Read NYSOFTWAREMAN's review posted before this one. It's excellent and has a lot of information you won't easily find elsewhere. <br />2. There is a learning curve associated with this unit. Give it some time to set it up and learn to use it. If a lot of buttons scare you, you might want to think twice, but it's pretty easy to get what you need.