Panasonic DMR-EA18K

Pros: Burned relatively well for the short number of dvd's burned. The results were generally excellent with high quality.

Cons: Stopped functioning after about 40 dvd's. Had it for 54 weeks (hence no warranty) but I know how many dvd's because I started with a sleeve of 100. I used Taiyo-Yuden disks that have received good reviews.

Summary: It is unacceptable to have product failure of this type after such short use. I spoke with a {anasonic representative who indicated that out of warranty is exactly the one year. Their offer to give me a refurbished unit for $140 plus shipping plus my return of the old unit is a joke considering that the unit is sellinf for $157 at Amazon with free shipping and no requirement that I pay to return an old unit. I have been loyal to Panasonic but that will stop now.