Panasonic PV-VS4821 4-Head S-VHS Hi-Fi  VCR
Disappointed with Panasonic
I have used SVHS for over 10 years. I have owned 2 Magnavox (old models don't remember the models now), 2 Panasonic pv-s4566 models, and 3 JVC models, 2 HR-S5400U and 1 HR-S3900U. I have used S-VHS with Satelite for 5 years. Using S-VHS with Satelite gives you a very good copy. Save your money and the trouble of returning this Panasonic VCR. The picture quality was very poor and grainy especially on my existing S-VHS recordings. The JVC is better than this one. <BR>    But if you are using Satelite and want a great temporary copy I highly recommend the Sony Satelite receiver with Ulitmate service. Model SAT-W60. This is without a doubt the best invention since sliced bread!! I won't go into detail about all the things I love about this product which are many. The only drawback I have noticed is when you have 2 shows recording at the same time, or when you have 1 show recording and you keep one show live in the picture window and browse the program grid at the same time, The grid is a little slow to respond. I would also like to have a larger hard drive in it. If you couple a good S-VHS VCR for long term library and this Satelite Receiver with built in digital recording you have a great entertainment system.