DVD Recorder with VHS? Magnavox? Toshiba?

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Hi All,

I'm in the market for a DVD Recorder for dubbing VHS tapes for my mom. Nothing too fancy, but since I dont know what to look for I am hoping to be pointed in the right direction. Looking for a ~$200 Dvd recorder that will convert VHS.

Are there any models to stay away from?
Any features I should definitely look for?
At the $200 price ranges is DL recording a pipe dream? same with HDD?

Two that I have found are
Magnavox ZV427MG9
Toshiba DVR620

Can anyone offer a little advice to me

Thanks as always