Gateway AR230 Progressive-Scan DVD Player / Recorder
A bit tricky to use, powerful features
I found it easy to get started using, and had few problems with basic recording to DVD+R or DVD+RW disks.  There are some technical challenges if you want to copy the disks made with the AR-230 - it can be done, but takes some learning.  The recorded disks played in 9 out of 10 DVD players I tried them in. In this price range, it has nice features like firewire input, PAL to NTSC playback conversion,  built-in TV tuner, and component output.<BR> But the big plus on this player is that it can bypass copy protection on DVD's and VHS movies.(Firmware 1139, Dec 2003) This earns it an extra star from me. Amazon probably won't let me tell how here, but those interested can easily find the info on the internet.