Which model would you recommend

[andy8888]

Hi,
I'm in the market to buy a DVDR and I did a bit of reaserch and found these 3 models that would fit my needs (below). I want to be able to play region free DVDs, able to record from my TV (satellite dish), VCR and DVD (including copy righted or macrovision).
Looks like the lite-on 5005 would be a good device to do all of that using the hacked firmware.
Also, the yamakawa DVR 628 is region and macrovision free (was told that by their tech support).
Also, I just found a great deal on the lite-on LVC 9006 (DVDR + VCR) combo for 250 us dollars. But I'm not sure if there are any hacks to make it macrovision and region free.
250 dollars is my range for buying this device.
I would appreciate any help in deciding which unit to buy.
Thanks a lot.

Andy

[Capmaster]

FWIW, I recommend Panasonic standalones. But that's just my experience. You'll probably get a different recommendation with each post

It's like asking "what's the best song"

[Pete_P]

I copied the s/n from my sister's lvc 9006 and downloaded the current (july) update. Applied ILO Hacker, and it did find the macrovision code, which it changed, writing out the hacked file. I've done it successfully on a 5005. (the 9006 already has a 3-hour mode). Haven't been back to her house, so can't verify it actually does work. I already have a VCR and a Philips 642 DVD DivX Player, (in addition to Satellite and TV), makes for way too many remotes. If I could find one locally, I'd buy it, but here in the boonies all we have is a WM and they don't sell lite-on set-tops. Buy.com has them both on sale this week, $200 for the 9006 and 105 for the 5005 (with their instant 10% off), but again, would want local to avoid RMAs and mailing hassles.
Mr Wiz would probably know, but I'm sure he's inundated with emails as it is.