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Martin, Thanks for the reply. I can get a used LQ4000 for around $2000. A PAR would cost me around $2500. I already have SoftVTR and a VIGA+32 (Same as TARGA+32). With the LQ4000, I will get one rewritable disc. They say that the Panasonic is the same as the Sony LVR's as far as quality output and pretty much the same for everything else. I do understand the convenience factor and the editing features the PAR has over the Laser, but as fas as quality for VHS, S-Video, and BETA, who wins? I will be using either one for previews and possibly for final products. With all this in mind, which one would you recommend, assuming the $500 difference in price did not make too much of a difference? Thanks, Mike C.