Lite-On LVW5001 vs Pan E50 vs Pan E60

[beefyJT]

Cost/Benefit analysis. Basically just looking to copy my old VHS tapes and Hi-8 tapes to digital w/ minimal effort and cost. For the Hi-8, I now have a Sony 350 D-8 camera in which I can run the old tapes.

So, with that in mind (and again, NOT looking to getting into much editing right now), here are the low costs I've seen:
Lite-On @ $199 at Best Buy
E50 @ $386 at Wal Mart
E60 @ $488 at Wal Mart

Certainly, I'm looking for compatability, but how can I justify spending almost $300 more for the E60 over the Lite-On, when both have the Firewire input? Also, from most of the posts I've read, that the E50 is favored over the E60. Thanks.

[andkiich]

Just saw the Best Buy add myself and am curious about the Lite-On. Unless the quality is substantially bad, I find it hard to pass up on this unit. If anyone has any experience with it, please let us know!

[handyguy]

Liteon is cheap stuff but if you can get a longer guarantee on it you should.

I think those prices for the panasonics seem a little high but try buydig.com & see what they charge.