RecVD+R/RW; playVD+-R ; harddisk ; firewire and good VHS2DVD quality.

This is what I'm looking for, what are my options??

am I stuck with Philips? What should I buy?

I was thinking about the Sony RDR-GX7 or GX700 but I think I will regret not having a harddisk.

I have a DVD+-RW PC burner but I don't want to cut all the commercials out wiith my PC.

What are all the extra features if I buy one with harddisk ?

Thanks