Panasonic DMR-ES20K DVD Recorder
Solid unit that's easy to use and trouble-free
This is my first DVD recorder and I was looking for an inexpensive unit without too many bells and whistles. After reading reviews, I came to realize that DVD players can have a myriad of problems so I got this because it was reported to be trouble-free. I got some cheap Staples DVD-Rs (100 for $18) and have been burning discs with no worries since. This Panasonic recorder is easy to set up and use and has only toasted one DVD thus far. I rate it very high on reliability and ease of use and those are my biggest priorities.