p0tat0es: (damn dirty Outlook)
potatoes ([personal profile] p0tat0es) wrote2005-08-22 08:32 pm

question:

Recently both my VCR and DVD players blew up. I'm considering getting a combo deck, but not sold on it, as all-in-one systems seem to suck a lot of the time. Whatever VCR I get doesn't need to be fancy. Same for the DVD player, although region-free would be cool, and non-retarded menus are always nice too.

What do y'all have? And where did'ja get it?

garcias.

[identity profile] circumambulate.livejournal.com 2005-08-22 08:47 pm (UTC)(link)
It's hard to go wrong with low-end gear from either Toshiba or Panasonic. They're usually pretty bullet-proof, and bang-for-buck. However, as you noted, combo decks are going to compromize both - get something for $50, and you're getting two $25 units. They would have some parts in common, but very few. If it were me, I'd spend a decent amount of money on a DVD player, and then get the cheapest VCR I can find.

(Anonymous) 2005-08-23 04:15 pm (UTC)(link)
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