Toshiba D-R4 Multi-Drive DVD Recorder
Love this recorder so far
I just got mine last night after ordering this recorder based on the reviews I read here.  So far so great! These are the functions I tested last night: <br /> <br />1. have recorded a tv show using the timer, edited it removing the commercials  <br />2. recorded one I was watching at the time (not at the same time as number 1-don't think I can do this) <br />3. played a homemade VCD <br />4. recorded a noncopy protected VHS tape  <br />5. played a regular DVD  <br />6. played a music CD  <br />7. looked at JPEG pictures of my nephew off a CD  <br /> <br />Everything worked perfectly.  It does all I could ask for at the price I paid (which was really nothing as I got a gift certificate for my birthday).   <br /> <br />The one piece of advice I can give is this: when you unpack the box READ the intallation manual and the owner's manual thoroughly.  Go through each step as it is written.  The manual is clearly written, for the most part, and I had no problems with any of the functions as I played with and tested this unit.  I will be keeping the owners manual at my side for the next few weeks to make sure I do everything correctly. Some things are kind of complicated and there is definately a learning curve.  In fact, I went to the Toshiba offical site and read through parts of the manual that they have posted there before the recorder came in so I would know what kind and brand of discs to buy.   <br /> <br />As long as this recorder holds up, I am more than pleased with it.