I own two analog TVs, both more than 20 years old, both smaller than 23 inches. I have converter boxes on each of them already, and each box is also running through an analog VCR. They record just fine. True, you don't have all the bells and whistles, like auto channel change and programming. You say, it's a good excuse to pop two bills on a new video device. I think, in a nutshell, you have put your finger on what is wrong with this country.

I say, it's a good excuse to watch less TV. Spend the $200 on a handheld GPS instead and get off the freaking couch once in a while.