LG RC897T DVD Recorder

Pros: Saves $$$$ if you are considering paying a service to dub home movies

Cons: A little time consuming to set up and figure out (what electronic doesn't?)

The Bottom Line: Great product that is easy to use once you figure it out initially. Good product that allows lots of recording options (VHS-DVD dub, record from TV/camcorder/TIVO)

Review: I purchased this DVD/VHS combo recorder in May 2008 in order to transfer my home videos from VHS to DVD. I didn't realize that there were recorders out there to accomplish this. I almost went to a business and paid $20 per DVD/home video transfer! ...

Pros: Setup is easy and the last model played well.

Cons: Can't use both sides at once to watch while recording. No display on VHS recording.

The Bottom Line: I would have liked to have seen a few more reviews before purchase.
Would not buy again. If you want to record and watch I would avoid it.

Review: I bought this model to replace the previous LG DVD/VHS recorder that, after 5 months, wouldn't read, play, FF or rewind DVDs properly without freezing up. After one week the new model (RC897T) started to shut down timer recordings from regular cable ...

Pros: It has several really cool features and looks attractive.

Cons: Poor reliability, high price and bad customer support.

Review: This is the 3rd LG DVD Recorder I've owned and they have all turned out to be junk.  I guess I keep buying LG since I like some of their other products, but this will defentley be the last home audio piece I will by from LG.All three seemed ...