Superb digital quality and seamless integration with computer networks make Panasonic's (Secaucus, N.J.) recordable DVD ideal for medical and healthcare applications. The LQ-MD800 is a drop-in replacement for S-VHS tape recorders, and responds to existing VCR tape command sets, records and pauses for continuous patient examination, and offers search and slow motion functions. The DVD-RAM features safe, secure patient data acquisition and storage, and the DVD-R is used for ubiquitous playback. Other key features include: direct recording into available space; auto protect option; play and edit on a PC; repeat play and play list editing; and RS232C ' USB interfaces. The unit meets UL and IEC medical standards