I have a lot of VCR (Family movies, etc) that I want to transfer to DVD. I want a unit that is reliable yet affordable. I need it to have component video inputs and outputs as I will be hooking up in series between my Verizon Fios HD box and my TV. I use HDMI/digital coax from same box to 990 for full audio/video system use. However, for just watching TV without the 990/sound system operation I just use component video and L/R audio directly to TV and use TV's speakers. It is in this line of operation I will hook up the DVD/VCR combo. This will serve as my TV recording means on either format. I have a dedicated DVD (981HD) for high quality DVD playback and will most likely upgrade that whence Oppo comes out with BR and upscaling standard DVD's all in one unit.

What would you all recommend for a combo recorder? The TV is going to be purchased very soon at the same time as the combo thingy. Looking real hard at the Sony W52 LCD with 120Hz refresh. Thanks.