LG Site currently shows 1 model DR-165W for 12K list price, some time back they also had 2 more models similar to prices and configuration as in Sony,
*lgezbuy.com/productdisplay.aspx?mapid=2932&modno=DR-165W®ion=28&pid=2857&catid=204
Sony has 2 models: RDR-HX720(Rs. 35K) with 160 gb hard disk and RDR-GX220 (Rs.18K) list prices.
*www.sonyindia.co.in/sonyindia/static/DVDRecorder.htm
i have not seen the picture quality for these products.
I had bought a Hyundai DVR for around 7800/- some time back. Record Quality was just like a internal tv tuner card. it recorded in divx format, works for me.