Panasonic DMR-E95HS Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder with 160 GB Hard Drive
The DMR-E95HS Does Not Disappoint!
If you are looking for a set top dvd recorder, look no further than the E95-HS.  Feature packed, this recorder has nearly everything you could ask for, as well as being user friendly. <br /> <br />Although there isn't as many editing features as you'll find on a PC authoring program, this product has everything you'll need to transfer old Beta, VHS, MiniDV, etc. to DVD.  This is a must to preserve memories that are deteriorating day by day.   <br /> <br />The 160 gig HD is a must.  I couldn't imagine not having a hard drive of this size.  It will store over 36 hours of material on XP, which is my primary recording mode.   <br /> <br />You can schedule tv programs using the tv guide feature, or by manually selecting the start and stop times.  Contrary to popular belief, it is compatible with digital cable boxes.  <br /> <br />This model features one touch recording and play list editing, which allows you to move chapters in different orders to customize your dvd.  <br /> <br />I would recommend getting a signal booster for your cable though before recording television, as well as using high quality cables to get the best picture possible.