Toshiba - Multiformat DVD-R/RW/+R/+RW Recorder/VCR Combo with HD Upconversion - Black
Update your movie library with this DVD recorder that features one-touch recording for easy operation and bidirectional dubbing that lets you transfer VHS to DVD and DVD to VHS.
What's not so great: Cannot record a program directly from your TV/cable box
This model in fact can only record from VHS format to DVD or vice versa (that is convert your homemade VHS tape to a DVD or the reverse). It has no internal turner which means it cannot decode a program from your TV/cable box. Before I bought this player/recorder, I discussed the connection possibilities with a Geek Squad tech and a rep from my cable provider, and was assured I could connect cable box to TV to recorder/player and be able to record a program from the TV, but they were wrong and it isn't possible (which a second Geek Squad tech blythly confirmed when I returned it). Instead I bought a DVD/VHS player and in future will have to rely solely on using the DVR to record programs.