Apex ADV-3800 Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Combo
Surprise Machine
I have had this machine for seven months now and I can't help but tell you how well it is performing.  I was a bit wary of the all in one concept but this apex does everything it says - it records your tv programs while letting you watch a dvd or as I have done - connect my old stereo system and speakers to listen to mp3 cds.  The recording function on this machine works much better than stand alone vcr's that I have used - it records high quality digital cable.  I would certainly buy apex again.