[tomdkat]

Originally Posted by videoworx

well, if you're someone who was stumped at programming the clock on a VCR, then you may have problems - but for the most part, stand-alone recorders are idiot-proof. You don't get to make fancy menus, and you can't edit footage(unless you use DVD-RAM on the Panasonic models), and chapter stops are made whenever you start a new recording.

Great!

I would definitely recommend brand-name media, especially if you are going to buy a Pioneer recorder...

Thanks for the link. How does one know what kind of drive is in one of these standalone burners?

Peace...