"End Search"

Mine defaults to beginning recordings from the 'end' already...   As a matter of fact, I think that's the default to all of them now... if you don't want it to do that, you have to turn that feature off...   And well, given how inexpencive the discs are... if you don't want to record over something, use a new disc...

Data
Well, the new HD modles will carry data... but as to editing, maybe have a look around -Here-

"it has an interface only a tecchie could love"
So put it back in it's box, and mail it to me, techophobe... oh... wait... you already took it back... so what now? Yer just here to bitch and suck and whine and moan all over this thread? Get stuffed

Here's a quarter... make a phone call to someone who cares, and have them come and build you a bridge so you can get the f#ck over it!