RCA DRC8300N DVD Player/Recorder and VCR Combo
A good idea but....
A dvd recorder is a great idea and I would like to say this RCA is a great recorder but the truth is somewhat different.  I purchased mine from a local dealer about a month ago.  It records fine, the picture is great and the vcr in the same unit is handy.  Now for the bad news.  After the disk is recorded it needs to be finalized to be able to play in other dvd players.  I am experiencing a failure rate as high as 3 out of 4.  This is a big waste of time, and disks, as I have to try, try again and hope for the best.  My dealer tried to help me but didn't have much experience with the dvd recorders.  RCA is no help!  Their website is a disaster and out of date, it doesn't even list this model and they have been selling them since June.  They doesn't have a 800 number for contact and as for emailing them remember keep the message short.  They don't give you room to explain the problem.  If I knew then what I know now I would have researched a lot more brands and would probably brought something else.  BUYER BEWARE.