[estranged4life]

self-contained Panasonic DMR-E55 DVD-R burner unit and it is a great purchase....

I can copy my VHS tapes to DVD-R with ease, And with the right electrical device I can even make copies of "copyright protected" material from either DVD or VHS.

I used it just the other night to make a copy (For my own personal use) of the Chris Isaak special that was broadcast on PBS and it turned out great beyond description (Smoked any show I ever taped via VHS/VCR)

I can record up to 8 hours at EP with a DVD-R disc or 16 hours with a DVD-RAM disc cartridge (The use of DVD-RAM discs allow for editing and can be used and erased over 100,000 without loss of quality.)

I would recommend buying a burner that uses DVD-R discs since they are the easiest DVD media to locate and purchase, Plus they are the least expensive of the DVD medias.

Try a local electronic retailer such as BestBuy, they carry DVD burners that are priced under $250.

Brian j.