Panasonic  DMR-ES40VS VHS / DVD Recorder Silver
Does not play DVDs from other devices
The unit worked fine for me until I discovered that it won't play DVDs recorded on other devices.  I tried DVDs recorded and properly finalized on both my IBM computer and my friend's Sony recorder.  I used the proper media and tried several different brands, but all I got was \\"ERR\\".  I took these same DVDs to a retail store and they played fine on every brand of player, except for the Panasonic recorders (DMR-ES20 and DMR-ES40). <br /> <br />This is a new model and it clearly has a hardware or software problem.  I'd stay way from it if you plan to play anything recorded by any other device (like home movies from family members).