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Top DVD Recorders

Living-room DVD recorders from Pioneer and Panasonic top our chart this month.

Eric Butterfield

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Pioneer DVR-640H-S PCW Rating: 91.0PCW Rating: 91.0PCW Rating: 91.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

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1. Pioneer DVR-640H-S

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW DL/DVD-RAM, 160GB hard drive, VCR Plus: Yes

Bottom Line: Great overall player has jukebox functions and lots of other features, plus an exceptional remote with a commercial-skip button.

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Panasonic DMR-EH55S PCW Rating: 88.0PCW Rating: 88.0PCW Rating: 88.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

2. Panasonic DMR-EH55S

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW/DVD-RAM, 200GB hard drive, VCR Plus: No

Bottom Line: This easy-to-use player offers many features, including both G-Link and HDMI connections, as well as a commercial-skip feature.

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Philips DVDR3455H PCW Rating: 86.0PCW Rating: 86.0PCW Rating: 86.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

3. Philips DVDR3455H

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW, 160GB hard drive, VCR Plus: Yes

Bottom Line: Sports stylish looks and is simple to use, but lacks a commercial-skip feature and won't copy from a DVD to the hard drive.

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Lite-On HD-A760GX PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0PCW Rating: 85.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

4. Lite-On HD-A760GX

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD±RW, 250GB hard drive, VCR Plus: Yes

Bottom Line: The low-priced Lite-On has a large hard drive and jukebox features but lacks commercial-skip; it could be easier to use, too.

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Toshiba RD-XS55 PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0PCW Rating: 79.0

Last Rated: November 17, 2006

5. Toshiba RD-XS55

Image quality: Very Good, Write formats: DVD-RW/DVD-RAM, 250GB hard drive, VCR Plus: No

Bottom Line: This sleek and highly configurable machine provides many features, including HDMI and ethernet ports, but it's too complex for the average user.

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