Remanufactured Samsung DVD-R120 Progressive Scan DVD Recorder
Good product but does not have feature Amazon claims
I purchased this recorder based on Amazon's description. They claimed it had the capacity to play and record at the same time. It does not. I learned something - go to the manufacturer's web-site and check out their description before you order. For me, that feature was the main reason I chose this model so I returned it to Amazon and bought another model which did have that feature. Now - How was this recorder aside from that little glitch? GREAT !! True I only had it a couple of days before returning it - but trust me I gave it a good workout - looking for that elusive play/record feature. Don't let the REMANUFACTURED tag scare you - at least the recorder I received looked like it was brand new. It recorded a super picture and if you use RAM had lots of cool editing features.  Be aware new DVD recording folks - if you use the -r or -rw media YOU MUST FINALIZE. This is not a mistake in the recorder - it is a function of the media. If you don't like that step then always use RAM media which does not require this step.  The thing I really liked about this model is the ability to treat it very much like a VCR recorder. Movie is playing - you walk up and hit the record button - it records. No on screen decisions to make. When you want to play a dvd - your own recording or a commercial one - you put it in the recorder - close the door - it plays! One word of caution to all my techno not quite savvy boomers - READ THE INSTRUCTIONS when you set this thing up. A few minutes of education will keep you from being VERY frustrated later. The owners manual for this was very good - including diagrams on where the hookups go, etc.<br /><br />After owning a recorder (and especially at the price of this one) I don't know why anyone would buy just a player. One last word about my Amazon return. This is the first time in MANY purchases from Amazon that I needed to return something, and though I HATE having to go through that stuff Amazon really handled it well. I printed out the return label, took it to the post office and when Amazon received it they credited my account. So don't be afraid to order!!abel, took it to the post office and when Amazon received it they credited my account. So don't be afraid to order!!