My apologies if this question has already been answered. I have no need for a DVD recorder to interface with a cable/satellite system. From what I gather, the program guides are a pain in the ass. Which recorders- with a drive- can bypass the program guides altogether so that I need not worry about my machine trying to update its guide, etc. Thanks.
There is a good number of DVD recorders that don't even come with a program guide ... I really like the LiteOn recorders, they are a good value .. Here is a link with a large number of reviews, read, learn and enjoy http://www.dvdrecorderworld.com/reviewlist.php