DVD Recorders > Panasonic DVD Recorders > DVD-R > $150 - $200

Advantages: one button push to record, stereo sound, mp3 compatible,
Disadvantages: none

This dvd recorder steps into the future. With options like just pressing the record button and it starts. Usually you have to program your machine to do that. Or mess around till you finally decide to get the book out. It also can receive digital and analog broadcasts. Just in case you still have the analog tv set. Is great to use with HDTV. The SD slot allows you to hook up your camera to see pictures. Who has heard of that with a dvd recorder. ...
...the same amount. Yet with this dvd recorder you get so many more features. For those of you with mp3's it is compatible. You will receive clear, quality sound in stereo. If you want a dvd recorder get this one and receive more for your money. ... Read review

Advantages: the features and quality
Disadvantages: not even one

1. Picture - HDTV is outstanding, DVDs are better, and I have yet to get Blu-Ray. Standard def tv is pretty good on this set, though once we added the HD channels to our cable package, we no longer watch any sd programming except the kids, who watch cartoons (and they look good on this set). Out of the box settings are not opimal, check the avsforum for specifics. Once the settings are changed, this set will look better than most twice the price. ...
...any tube tv, just don't use the bass boost as some distortion can occur. We use the tv speakers for everyday use and a surround system for movies. 3. Reflections - Hardly any that we notice. We upgraded from a tube tv, so this is infinately better. Our room is dark, so that was not an issue. 4. Motion - Zero blur! All (yes even 120Hz) LCDs suffer from this to some extent. This set does not - excellent for sports. 5. Viewing angle - almost 180 ... Read review

Advantages: good
Disadvantages: none

Toshiba DVR660 is a good product and elegant. Toshiba DVR660 has a composition such as DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD + R, DVD + RW. In the fields you live set the DVD recorder / vcr to cable or satellite box and you can set to record by pressing one button. HDMI. component video output, S-Video input / output, RCA-video input / output. Coaxial digital audio output, analog audio input / output. The first industry-supported, Uncompressed, all-digital audio ...
...vcr. Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is a new technology, which functions as a multimedia storage device that stores video in digital format for all media in the memory device. The selective in choosing information, occurs in the environment and we have the capacity to pick it up when you are in need DVRs you can also set this digital accordance with what we want. ... Read review

Advantages: SCART sockets
Disadvantages: N/A

Pioneer DVR-520H, there are different ways of connecting this device to your existing TV and home cinema system so make sure they are compatible or get the right adaptor leads. This allows simultaneous recording and playback of a chosen piece of TV that you are recording. The number of SCART sockets that this DVD Recorder has, a consideration when you plan how many other devices will be plugged into this. The unit can record to DVD-R and DVD-RW, ...
...DVD-RAM. It can also play back a wide variety of formats including MP3, WMA, and JPEG files. It has a Manual Recording mode that does the next-best thing. It offers 32 different speeds in 10-15 minute intervals from one to six hours, allowing you to fill a disc with just about any length of program without wasting space. ... Read review

Advantages: Plays DivX media
Disadvantages: Doesn't record own brand media and slow

Philips DVDR 3380, astonishingly, you cannot use Philips own brand discs as the machine crashes when you try! Eventually I returned it to the shop for a replacement, convinced that the machine was faulty. I tried for 3 hours to write a DVD onto a Philips disc with a variety of errors. Unfortunately, I had exactly the same result. The buttons are too small and close together and no eject button either (more standing around looking like an idiot). ... Read review