Samsung VR8060 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
Entry level VCR - more than enough for the format...
Samsung's very comprehensive range of products includes the entry level model VR8060.     Very simple VCR indeed, but with high technology features: 19 microns heads (improves video signal/noise ratio = better picture quality, especially on over-used rental tapes), improved high speed mechanic... Dont be fooled: all the entry level VCR share the same kind of noisy mechanic. The sound is very good (hifi mode), and acceptable in linear mono. If connected to cable TV, the setup is automatic (plug and play?).      Anyways, for a slowly disapearing format (VHS), why spend more money? The recording quality is fairly good and crisp.  Interesting point: Samsung is using the same basis for all it's VCR, probably for a better price management. That means that this entry level and the high end model differs only for features (front A/V inputs on the next model, and 'diamond' heads on the high end model).