Panasonic DMR-E55S Progressive Scan DVD Recorder / Player , Silver
Consider the highly improved replacement, Panasonic DMR-ES10
The Panasonic DMR-E55 is highly rated, but with some limitations, and I was considering getting one.  But Panasonic just came out with a replacement, the DMR-ES10, which not only fixes most of the problems/limitations of the E55 but is also a mind-bendingly reasonable $200 list price.  It just hit the shelves a few days ago, and I was lucky enough to be there at the right time and ended up with a unit.  I love it.  See the review I'm writing under the ES10.  <br /> <br />Even if you find a good deal on a used/refurbished/closeout E55, you might at least want to consider the ES10 for its improved functionality.   <br /> <br />[I gave the E55 a 4* rating to avoid skewing the ratings.  I've noticed that when people don't rate a product, that counts as 0 *'s]