LG DR787T DVD Recorder

Pros: Records in 16X9 format. Others record in 3X4 letter box. Tuner satisfactory. Good picture.

Cons: Up-converts from front panel operation only. Remote is user unfriendly.

Review: I purchased this unit last May.

The unit performed satisfactorily as claimed by manufacturer for 95 days.

In the past, I have never found it necessary nor cost effective to purchase an extended warranty on any of my electronics,...

Pros: Good recorded image quality. Digital recording of analog and digital broadcasts.

Cons: Can't decode all digital channels. Timer clock loses time. Burned DVD's have limited compatibility.

The Bottom Line: If you don't need the exact features of this product, look for something else. Otherwise, wait for a firmware update or wait for better products in this niche.

Review: I bought this unit about the 4th of July. It is now mid-October. This was my first tuner capable of digital reception. It's now ten days past its 90-day labor warranty.

Here in Northern Colorado, there aren't many off-air digital stations...

Pros: ATSC tuner. Cool touch pad. Reads USB thumb drives. Comes with analog cables.

Cons: Only 480p. No up-convert from remote. No digital cables. Very, very short life!!!

The Bottom Line: Don't waste your money on this unit!!!

Review: UPDATE!!! (11/01/2008): At first glance, this was a very feature rich unit with built-in ATSC digital tuner, hidden touch pad that appears when touched, reads USB thumb drives, and up-converting to 1080i. The first cavet is the documentation would...