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Top DVD Recorders

Living-room DVD recorders from Pioneer and Panasonic top our chart this month.

Eric Butterfield

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DVR640HS DVD Recorder (DVR, 160GB Hard Drive) PCW Rating: 91.0PCW Rating: 91.0PCW Rating: 91.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

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1. Pioneer DVR640HS DVD Recorder (DVR, 160GB Hard Drive)

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW DL/DVD-RAM, 160GB hard drive, VCR Plus: Yes

Bottom Line: Great overall player has jukebox functions and lots of other features, plus an exceptional remote with a commercial-skip button.

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DMR-EH55S DVD Recorder (DVR, 200GB Hard Drive, HDMI) PCW Rating: 88.0PCW Rating: 88.0PCW Rating: 88.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

2. Panasonic DMR-EH55S DVD Recorder (DVR, 200GB Hard Drive, HDMI)

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW/DVD-RAM, 200GB hard drive, VCR Plus: No

Bottom Line: This easy-to-use player offers many features, including both G-Link and HDMI connections, as well as a commercial-skip feature.

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PHILIPS DVDR3455H/37B Hard Disk/DVD Recorder PCW Rating: 86.0PCW Rating: 86.0PCW Rating: 86.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

3. Philips PHILIPS DVDR3455H/37B Hard Disk/DVD Recorder

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW, 160GB hard drive, VCR Plus: Yes

Bottom Line: Sports stylish looks and is simple to use, but lacks a commercial-skip feature and won't copy from a DVD to the hard drive.

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HD-A760GX DVD Recorder (250 GB Hard Drive) PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

4. Lite-On HD-A760GX DVD Recorder (250 GB Hard Drive)

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW, 250GB hard drive, VCR Plus: Yes

Bottom Line: The low-priced Lite-On has a large hard drive and jukebox features but lacks commercial-skip; it could be easier to use, too.

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RDXS55 DVD Recorder (DVR,250GB Hard Drive, HDMI) PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

5. Toshiba RDXS55 DVD Recorder (DVR,250GB Hard Drive, HDMI)

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD-RW/DVD-RAM, 250GB hard drive, VCR Plus: No

Bottom Line: This sleek and highly configurable machine provides many features, including HDMI and ethernet ports, but it's too complex for the average user.

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