CyberHome CH-DVR 1500 Progressive-Scan DVD+R/+RW Recorder and Player , Silver
Here's How it works...If you own you must read.....
Ok, here is the deal with the cyberhome 1500 dvd recorder. I've had mine since 4/04, I had it serviced once, it can be an  annoying unit but there are ways to get around it, read on.... <br /> <br />It is very particular about the software you are recording on <br /> <br />Use only TDK or SONY DVD+R <br /> <br />Personally, I hate finalizing discs. I am frightened of transfering a 6 hour VHS to dvd and then the disc fails in the finalizing process, For this reason the only discs I use to record are TDK DVD+RW You can get them for $35 per 25 pack. Worth it because you DO NOT HAVE TO FINALIZE RW DISCS! <br /> <br />Among the problems I have had with this unit are: <br /> <br />Locks up for any apparent reason. (Turn it off, Unplug it, then turn it back on) <br /> <br />Disc was stuck inside (Wrong type of media, actually my own fault, serviced for free by RCA, returned working better than ever).  <br /> <br />Disc errors.i.e.: during finalizing a disc, rejects request, loses all data (Used inferior software DO NOT USE FUJI, MAXELL, ANY CHEAP BRAND, and ESP MEMOREX). Verbatim DVD+R are not bad,but sometimes can be unreliable.  <br /> <br />The only problem I have been able to figure out so far is: <br /> <br />Sometimes on an older VHS tape the unit will stop in the middle of a recording. I guess there are too many inperfections in the tape source so it tricks the DVD recorder into stopping.  <br /> <br />The RCA cyberhome is a decent unit. Its not perfect, but very good for the price range.  <br /> <br />The proof is in the pudding: <br /> <br />I HAVE BURNED OVER 300 DVD+r and +rw discs from my personal collection.  <br /> <br />I feel I've gotten my money's worth, everything else is gravy at this point.