Philips DVDR75 Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder
Great product just need patience to get started
I recently purchased this machine from Best Buy.  I tried to purchase it from Circuit City but had to return it twice because the box had been altered and made to appear as if no one had opened it.  However, I didn't take any chances and took it back to insure that I received a brand new.  Besides that a couple things were missing from each box.  I never hooked those up so I can't say whether or not they worked but that's another story.  <br />Anyway, like I said before.  I bought this from Best Buy for $359.99 and it works great.  I read all the Amazon reviews and almost decided not to buy it.  I'm glad so far that I didn't change my mind.  The reviews were right to say that the manual was a little difficult but after carefully and patiently reading through it I was able to hook it up. It also moves slow (when reading the disk and choosing playing options like a Sony playstation or a PC but I have to be patient and allow the system to process the info. The menu navigation is fast asnd it does take some getting used to the &quot;different icons&quot;. I can get used to all this especially considering the benefits it has over a &quot;old&quot; VCR.  I have it connected not only to my Zenith vcr/dvd player combo but also my Sony home theater system (with receiver).  It looks and sounds great!  I have copied tv programs, a home video on VHS to DVD, and from my Sony digital camera using Ilink (this was so easy)!  This was a great buy for what I paid and the only thing I wish it had was a hard drive only because I am lazy about putting dvds/tapes in when I want to record a quick episode of Friends or Will &amp; Grace. <br />Overall, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a dvd recorder with ILINK, progressive scan, a coaxial for theater sound system, and the ability to title your DVDs.  I haven't used the option to remove and edit but I read that it too is a good option to have.<br />Again.  Great purchase.