the question is:
what media do you wanna store on?
how much tracks will you record at the same time? (are you a whole band or are you a bedroom artists, if for case too you will save a lot of money)
I recommend hard disc with usb for backing up. I got myself one with a cd burner which is good cause I like to burn my backups to cd/dvd too.
and go for something with 24bit resolution, you got so much more headroom. I working with a 16 bit one, which I kinda get used too, but I got some more 24 bit gear and the difference is pretty decent if not the ultiate buying reason.
if you are going to record a lot with (good) mics choose a player with phantom voltage (48volt)!
what do you wanna do with it, which musical direction and what should it be good for?
I think trying some out is pretty difficult, cause you have to work yourself a little bit into the topic of recording if you dont got any experience and know what you want. but if so you wouldnt open this thread
this would be the followup model to my trusty 8 track (which I still wouldnt trade for anything else...except one of those babies)
but it looks way better then my old one, here is some good review information:
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/r...oom/HD8CD/10/1
and what I can tell for zoom is overall pretty good. the menus are sometimes tricky but after youve get used to it, you will through it (tell me one 8track which isnt analog where its different) sound quality is pretty good (even for the 16 bit resolution, which is the resolution of a cd). its sturdy like hell. I use mine since 4 years, and thats how it looks, but works like its new!
so I hope this looooong text will help you