Sony RDR-HX900 DVD Recorder with 160 GB Hard Disk Recorder
Had potential but failed!
I've had this unit for about 9 months now.  I've had nothing but frustration with this unit.  Another product that was rushed through R&D to market.  I have trouble dubbing from HD > DVD with 'selected' shows (failed).  The TV Guide feature doesn't not work correctly with all cable systems.  I'm an engineer in the cable TV industry so I know how the technology works for this unit.  Some cable systems inadvertently strip the data (VBI data) from the signal which is where the data is carried for the TV Guide feature to work.  In addition, the timer recording (manual setup or schedule setup) has just vanished on it's own more than once.  In other words, I'll have 4 shows programmed for record.  They'll record no problem for 3-4 weeks and then for some reason, they all erase (as if the unit reset itself).  I then need to go back and reprogram all these shows over again. <br /> <br />I called Sony support in regards to the TV Guide feature and they transferred me to several customer service reps since none of them could figure out what was wrong (or even understand the problem for that matter). <br /> <br />This unit's going on eBay very soon!  I don't recommend this to anyone.  I figured I'd give the unit some time but 9 months is enough! <br />