Hello, I'm a newcomer on DVD. Do use Casablanca Kron since may years to create amateur films. Simple and.. sophisticated. Like my iMac... I consider to buy a LiteOn 5006, mainly for making DVD's from my DV cassettes. And... to replace my VHS recorder. For recording now and then TV, here in France, where I live. Is the LiteOn a good buy? I see a lot of rather negative comments. Also in German forums. They complain often about the noise level of ventilators... Hope the quality of Image & Sound is high enough... Thanks for your reactions ! JohnFrance