Panasonic PV-D4744S Progressive Scan DVD / VCR Combo , Silver
Great while it lasted, but not long enough!
I've had my unit for about 2 1/2 years.  It worked great during that time (That is why I am giving it any stars at all), but the DVD side just suddenly started to freeze and display a message saying to check the disk for scratches or smudges.  I did that and it still displayed the message.  Being a brand new video (right out of the package)  I returned the video as defective and got another one.  I put it in and still had the same problem.  I then started to put in random disks that we have always played and it still did it.  I then used a dvd lens cleaner, thinking that it may be a dust/dirt build up on the lens.  That made the problem even worse.  Now it doesn't freeze.....because it now just goes right to the scratch/smudge message.  Here's the funny part..my boyfriend just so happens to have the exact same model, but in black....and his DVD side died too, but his didn't even last as long as mine did. (only 1 year)  I'm taking 3 stars off because no one should have to replace a DVD player every 1-2 years.  I won't be getting another combination DVD/VCR (I have to replace the DVD player but the VCR side still works fine) and I WON'T be getting a Panasonic DVD player again. (Obviously, they just don't know how to make them last more then a couple of years.)