Sorry then,

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00005R867/ref=ase_mysimon-sr-buyce/102-1237165-3699356

Cheapest I can find the DVD1000 for is

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk_code=phidvdr1000&SVBName=216

1200$

Just like how Consumer standalone CD recorders were and still are relatively expensive, standalone DVD recorders are going to be in the 500$ range for quite a while. Don't rest your hopes on a major drop in price anytime soon :P