Panasonic DMRE85HS Progressive-Scan DVD Player/Recorder with 120 GB Hard Drive Recording
u99 = 99 errors and annoyances
This is a severely overpriced product.  I have had several problems in the 10 months since I've owned it.  Things have gotten much worse in the last month, as many people are suffering u99 errors that are caused by the TV Guide On Screen.  If one of these errors occurs while the device is in standbye, you will miss any programs that are scheduled until you power off and on the machine manually.  I've had to borrow an old VCR to back up my programs, because after missed two episodes of Lost and the first half of the PSU-OSU game, I've had enough.  There are several forums following this error.  Until it is fixed, do NOT buy this product.    Edited Feb 7, 2006.  Most of the U99 problems were caused by a Gemstar update to the TV guide listings.  One tireless customer service representative at Gemstar and a dozen or so owners worked together to identify the problem and for the last few months I have been totally problem free.    Edited 11/4/2008.  This device also suffers from capacitor failures that render it useless unless they are replaced.  There are forums on the web that explain the replacement process and document the widespread nature of the problem, and if you are willing to solder and desolder capacitors from the power circuit board, you can fix it for $5 with parts from a Fry's or Radio Shack or similar.  Since replacing the capacitors nearly a year ago, I have not had any problems with the device.