Philips DVDR985 Progressive-Scan DVD Recorder and Player
THIS PRODUCT SHOULD BE RECALLED!!!
When I first purchased this product a little over a year ago, I paid about $800.  I had thought the price was justified by all the slick features, quality and the recording capabilities.  The unit worked fine for the first 3-4 months and then it started displaying error messages that gradually got worse over time.  I would be recording my favorite TV show and then suddenly, the unit would stop recording.  On other occasions, I would time a show to be recorded while I was away from home and then when I returned I would discover that the unit failed to record the show.<br />Now the unit won't even play a DVD let alone record one.  I took it in to get it repaired thinking I would have to pay a high repair cost of $100-$200.  The repair cost is over $1000!!!!!<br />If Philips has any integrity, they should recall this clearly defective product.  Based on this experience and Philips' unwillingness to stand behind their product, I won't be buying any more Philips products.  They've lost my business for life.<br />Read the other reviews.  I think you'll be able to spot the pattern.  You'll be sorry if you buy this product.