Cyberhome CH-DVR1600 DVD Recorder
For transferring camcorder videos - 5 stars!
My goal was simply to transfer my old 8mm videos to DVD.<br /><br />I have tried on the PC using digitizing products with mixed and frustrating results. I chose this DVD recorder based on the positive reviews I read vs. the negatives on big-name brand, and more expensive, recorders.<br /><br />The machine works great. I read the instructions, hooked up my camcorder and had a DVD going within 1/2 hour of opening the box. The on-screen guide is great and makes it super easy.<br /><br />I would recommend this to anyone wanting to copy videos to DVD.<br /><br />Notes: I have only copied camcorder videos to DVD+R so far. I didn't get it for TV (or DVD-RW) recording. Also, I had a few bad discs when I switched to a no-name DVD+R. I went back to a name brand (TDK in my case) and haven't had any problems since then. Some of the negative reviews I have read here may be fixed simply by buying better blank media.