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Best DVD Recorder?

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Would anyone know the best or at least a top notch dvd recorder. There's a few features I definitely want it to have.
-/+ r/RW everything compatible, recording and playback
dual layer recording capability
a joystick control and menu button on the machine so I'm not dependent on the remote for cycling through the menus
Great dvd playback, something that has passed one of those demo dvd tests with flying colors (literally)
It better not get audio video unsynched.
Don't need it with a vcr
And if possible, it would be nice if it could be region free (or hacked with no side effects) and easily made to bypass vhs copy protection.

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Avoid LG. Some of their models suffer from audio sync problems.

Some Liteon models can be hacked to ignore macrovision - but you can always buy a separate box to remove the macrovision signal.

The DVD RAM format gives you great features like simultaneous record and playback (aka "chasing play"). Panasonic models have a good reputation.

New models now have features like HDMI output and MPEG-4 playback - I'd definitely recommend looking for these.

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http://www.videohelp.com/dvdrecorders

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Is there a specific term for having the menu controls on the player so you don't need a remote? I don't want my player to become useless if the remote dies (and I can't figure out those confusing universal remotes that require all those secret codes either.)

Edit: Found out what I want is "remote free menu navigation." Do any good dvd recorders have this? I really hope to get an answer soon so I can make up my mind about what kind of recorder to get.

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