Philips HDRW720 DVD Recorder with 120 GB Hard Drive
Oct 19, 2004 Review UPDATED
In my original review I stated I would reorder - and the new unit is now in use with NO PROBLEMS. (There is still a sheet of paper in the box advising you to order the software upgrade so you have the latest features.)  The recorder does everything I wanted and I am pleased with all the features.  I did learn something new today:  You are always watching TV from the Hard Drive Buffer when you watch TV with this recorder.  Due to that feature you can go backward in the program to catch something you want to see again.   HOWEVER, the quality of what you watch is determined by the record setting you have used for the Hard Drive and DVD recorders.  One setting controls both paths.   If you have set the quality for 1, 2, 2x you will see a great picture, if you have used 3, 4, 6, or 8 the picture will be reduced in quality. Learn the features with the remote control in one hand and the owners manual in the other to highlight the important stuff as you go.  If you purchase: Good Luck and ENJOY <br /> <br />