Philips DVDR985 Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder and Player
have to say, "pretty good"
bought this unit in Dec 2002 with the fear of an untested technology.  set-up is not as daunting as reviews would have you believe.  the unit a great job of recording tv.  video tape only records as good as the source.  one can record dvd but it requires the purchase of an auxillary filter, but the results are good.  cross compatibility has not been a problem.  overall, much more convenient that the best vcr anyday.  the price has really dropped- this unit is definitely worthwhile.