Philips DVD Recorders

The Bottom Line: The Philips DVDR3575H is pretty much your only choice if you want a DVD recorder with a hard drive these days, but it's not as good as it could be.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control, JPEG photo playback

The Bottom Line: Despite a few nice features, the Philips DVDR600VR's difficult interface and below-average video quality keep it from competing well.

Specs: Stereo, Remote control

The Bottom Line: 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, Remote control

The Bottom Line: This entry-level DVD recorder offers a FireWire input, but its confusing menus and useless remote will confound beginners.

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 8.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: Loaded with features and delivering great video quality, this Philips is a solid all-around DVD recorder.

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Dolby Digital, Stereo, 8.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: This basic DVD+R deck packs great connectivity into an attractive case, but videophiles should step up to the DVDR80.

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, 8.8 lbs

The Bottom Line: Though a bit pricey, the DVDR985 is an attractive choice, thanks to its strong features and component-video input.

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Universal remote control, Stereo, Silver, 12.1 lbs

Specs: Stereo, JPEG photo playback, One-touch recording/playback

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Remote control, Stereo, 5.3 lbs

Specs: DVD recorder, Tabletop, Remote control, Dolby Digital, Stereo, 6.6 lbs