Editors' Top DVD decks
updated May 16, 2006

Whether your bookshelves are straining under the weight of old home movies or entire seasons of USC gridiron matchups, these combo VHS-to-DVD decks will convert those bulky old VHS tapes into DVDs that you can watch and store just about anywhere. Just insert a blank DVD and the original tape--sorry, no store-bought Hollywood movies--then press the Copy button and walk away.
-- David Katzmaier, senior editor

Editors' Top DVD decks:

DVD players | Basic DVD recorders |

DVD/VHS recorders

| DVD/hard disk recorders | Portable DVD players

Related top products: DVRs (TiVo) | Televisions | Home audio products

DVD/VHS recorders

DVD decks	Editors' rating	Price	Summary
Panasonic DMR-EH75V - DVD recorder / VCR combo with 80GB HDD Released: 06/01/2006	7.9 Very good	Email me when product is available	Panasonic's DMR-EH75V DVD/VHS/hard drive recorder is a solid choice for hobbyists who want top-notch recording quality and a subscription-free DVR solution. Specs: Stereo , Remote control , JPEG photo playback

Panasonic DMR-ES40V Released: 11/15/2005	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	While its inability to place chapter stops on DVDs is a bummer, the capable Panasonic DMR-ES40V dubbing deck shines in most other areas. Specs: Stereo , Remote control , JPEG photo playback , S-VHS quasi playback , One-touch recording/playback

Sony RDR-VX515 Released: 08/01/2005	6.3 Good	Email me when product is available	Sony's RDR-VX515 VHS-DVD recorder combo scores big with its support for double-layer DVD+R discs but drops the ball with its so-so VHS-to-DVD dubbing quality. Specs: DVD recorder , Universal remote control , Silver

GoVideo VR3930	5.1 Average	Email me when product is available	The GoVideo VR3930 is perfect for archiving your noncopyrighted VHS and DV home movies to DVD, but it's no better for recording TV than your current VCR. Specs: Stereo , Universal remote control , JPEG photo playback , Progressive scanning , Auto rewind , One-touch recording/playback

JVC DR-MV1S Released: 09/15/2004	4.7 Mediocre	Email me when product is available	JVC's promising but confounding VCR/DVD combo recorder is saddled with too many quirks. Specs: Stereo , Universal remote control , JPEG photo playback , Progressive scanning , Block noise reduction , S-VHS quasi playback

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