Lite-On LVW-5115GHC+ DVD Recorder with TV Tuner
Great for Recording but a few drawbacks
First, the 5115 does record discs that when finalized play in both my Toshiba and Sony DVD players and on my PC. No compatibility problems. The procedure to record is very simple when using either the \\"Guider\\" menu or the \\"Timer\\" for setup. Recording sessions take a matter of seconds to setup. So far there have been no errors made by the recorder. Also, the remote is nicely laid out.  <br /> <br />But there are a few drawbacks. First, self-recorded dvd playback is near poor in quality when compared to playback on another player. So, I use another player to play the disks back on-this will add to the life of the laser too. Second, stereo cable channels through \\"catv hookup\\" seem to be recorded only in mono for some reason. When the player is on, the blue LED light will light up a small room-white out will help kill the brightness. And, most playback functions like zoom, repeat, and angle are accessed from 1 button only on the remote. <br /> <br />Overall, as a way to record both DVD + and - discs (from tapes and broadcast) the unit is well worth it but not if you plan to use it mainly as a player too.