Toshiba DVR17 Purchase Advice

Hi Everybody,

I was thinking of getting one of these Toshiba DVR17 DVD/VHS Player Recorder. Has anybody got any recommendations or experience of this unit or should I stay clear and look elsewhere?

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Features
Playback
DVD (Digital Versatile Disc)
DVD+R/RW (Re-Recordable)
DVD-A (DVD Audio)
DVD -RW (Re-Recordable)
DVD-R (Recordable)
DVD RAM (Re-Recordable)
MP3 (MPEG-3)
VCD (Video CD)
CD-R (Recordable)
CD-RW (Re-Recordable)
SVCD (Super Video CD)
CD (Compact Disc)
JPEG (JPEG/Image CD)
DivX® Video Compatible
Progressive Video Output PAL/NTSC
Recording
DVD+R/+RW 12cm 4.7GB
DVD-R 12cm 4.7GB
DVD -RW 12cm 4.7GB

Convenience
Time Slip Function
PAL Progressive Scan
ICON menu
Sound & Power Output
Nicam Digital Stereo
TV Virtual Surround Sound
DTS Digital Output
Dolby Digital
Connections
1 x S-Video Connection/s
1 x Component Video Connection/s
1 x Co-axial Digital Connection/s
1 x Audio Analog Phono Connection/s
1 x Composite Video Connection/s
1 x RGB Scart Connection/s
1 x Front/Side AV Connection/s
Power,Weight & Dimensions
6 Kg Unit Weight (Approx)
435x99.5x260 mm (W/H/D) Dimensions