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Top DVD Recorders

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

Eric Butterfield

Wednesday, November 22, 2006, 01:00 AM PST
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BEST BUY
Pioneer DVR-640H-S
Pioneer DVR-640H-S
• Image quality: Very Good
• Write formats: DVD±RW DL/DVD-RAM
• 160GB hard drive
• VCR Plus: Yes
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Great overall player has jukebox functions and lots of other features, plus an exceptional remote with a commercial-skip button.
(Last Rated: November 17, 2006)
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Panasonic DMR-EH55S
Panasonic DMR-EH55S
• Image quality: Very Good
• Write formats: DVD±RW/DVD-RAM
• 200GB hard drive
• VCR Plus: No
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This easy-to-use player offers many features, including both G-Link and HDMI connections, as well as a commercial-skip feature.
(Last Rated: November 17, 2006)
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Philips DVDR3455H
Philips DVDR3455H
• Image quality: Very Good
• Write formats: DVD±RW
• 160GB hard drive
• VCR Plus: Yes
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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.
(Last Rated: November 17, 2006)
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Lite-On HD-A760GX
Lite-On HD-A760GX
• Image quality: Very Good
• Write formats: DVD±RW
• 250GB hard drive
• VCR Plus: Yes
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The low-priced Lite-On has a large hard drive and jukebox features but lacks commercial-skip; it could be easier to use, too.
(Last Rated: November 17, 2006)
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Toshiba RD-XS55
Toshiba RD-XS55
• Image quality: Very Good
• Write formats: DVD-RW/DVD-RAM
• 250GB hard drive
• VCR Plus: No
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This sleek and highly configurable machine provides many features, including HDMI and ethernet ports, but it's too complex for the average user.
(Last Rated: November 17, 2006)
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