Editors' Top DVD decks
updated May 16, 2006

Welcome to the ultimate in recording. These high-end machines combine a DVD recorder and a hard disk in one package, allowing you to record TV shows, home videos, noncopyrighted DVDs, and sometimes even digital photos to either unit. Then you can dub between the two with ease, or use the HDD as a DVR to store your favorite programs and watch them when you want. To that end, some even use the TiVo operating system or offer TV Guide's onscreen EPG. If you want the most versatility out of your VCR replacement, look no further.
-- 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/hard disk 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

Sony RDR-HX715 Released: 09/15/2005	7.8 Very good	Email me when product is available	Sony's RDR-HX715 boasts a mouthwatering feature package, but its steep price tag gave us pause. Specs: Stereo , Universal remote control , JPEG photo playback , Block noise reduction

Sony RDR-HX900 Released: 10/15/2004	7.0 Very good	Email me when product is available	Sony's slick, promising 160GB DVR and DVD recorder combo is hobbled by a well-nigh useless programming guide. Specs: DVD recorder , Universal remote control , 13 lbs

Philips HDRW720 Released: 09/15/2004	5.4 Average	Email me when product is available	Saddled with a crippled electronic programming guide and hard-to-browse menus, Philips's new DVR-DVD recorder is more trouble than it's worth. Specs: Stereo , Universal remote control , Progressive scanning

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