if space isn't an issue why not get a cheap multiregion as your main player with component outs
I have the Tosh XS30 but use my modded multi Panny S35 as my main player. Very often your dvdr will be tied up recording and having another dvd player comes in very handy
Why do you need such a big hard drive if necessary you can burn to RAM and anything you want to keep put on -R. Anything you want on the HD for easy access can be recorded at a low bit rate.