CyberHome CH-DVR 1500 Progressive-Scan DVD+R/+RW Recorder and Player , Silver
NICE DVD RECORDER
I purchased this unit at my local walmart for $260.40 in the beginning of february. i have used this unit so far with no major problems, however there are a few things i think buyers should be aware of.<br />1. you need to do firmware upgrades, and software upgrades when  you get your unit. this allows you to use different brands of dvd+r/RW discs.<br />2. The timer function is in 24 hour military time format. (i don't mind this format, im a 911 dispatcher) but for people that have trouble converting the times, etc, this would not be good model to get if you can't convert the times.<br />3. the clock display is bright! i have to cover it with a cloth at night so i can sleep. it's bright enough to keep me awake.<br />4. when doing timer recordings, the TV has to be TURNED OFF for the Recorder to begin recording.<br />5. Unit is rather large.<br />Other than these minor things, the dvd recorder works fine. i wouldn't be able to get a recorder, i don't believe anywhere brand new for this price, this is a great Starter DVD Recorder!<br />UPDATE*** on 4/9/04, i mailed cyberhome my unit. (at my own expense) to have it repaired, OVERHEATING, LOCKING UP, ETC.<br />the unit i sent  them was manufactured in dec, 2003. the unit that i recieved from cyberhome was manufactured in October, 2003! what a SCAM AND RIPOFF! i promptly returned the unit to walmart for a full refund. im now a proud owner of a philips dvdr75, with no problems at all!! CYBERHOME IS JUNK! DON'T BUY IT!!!