The Pioneer DVR-640H-S DVD Recorder is becoming widely available. It is the only DVD recorder in the current Pioneer lineup.

This is a great machine for someone looking to use the machine as a VCR. It’s too bad there’s no firewire input for digital camcorders, no video component input and no HDMI output with upconversion.

If you’re looking for a machine primarily to transfer tapes there are better choices like the anticipated JVC DR-M101S.