Panasonic DMR-ES10K DVD Recorder , Black
Comes from a long line...
This model shares the same construction/internals as the hard drive equipped EH50, at half the price. Panasonic is the earliest developer of DVD recorders and this is a very mature product with premium components, R & D benfits shared by higher end models all the way up to their Blu-ray recorders. The ES10 Black version has pure white lettering, which looks a bit cheap, but otherwise a high quality product. The accessories, esp. the stylish remote and bonus DVD-RAM, make it an excellent buy.  <br /> <br />DVD-RW is not editable (cutting chapters, etc.), but after finalizing, the disc is divided into convenient 5- minute segments (chapters). Editing features require DVD-RAM, I've yet to try it out. I transferred several non-macrovision protected VHS tapes and the picture is great. According to forums, Panasonic may not have the best MPEG compressor, but its analogue to digial circuitry is one of the best. This makes it best for ironing out the \\"wrinkles\\" in your old VHS tapes.  <br />It's amazing that a low cost unit could replace the VCR and DVD player, greatly reducing wire clutter behind the cabinet. I can finally put away those bulky VHS cassettes, contents transferred to more accessible, and maybe better looking, DVDs.