Sony SLV-N700 Hi-Fi VHS VCR
WORKS FOR ME
I've had this VCR since 2003, about a year now.  It works fine.  It records when programmed.  It plays back.  The picture is fine.  If you want better quality picture: buy DVD.  I use this VCR to record TV and play older tapes of recorded from TV documentaries and some store bought tapes.  No problems.  Only negatives:  no random channel search.  You have to use the up/down buttons to scroll through the channels.  No biggie.  Also fast forward/rewind are very fast so when you press stop the tape keeps moving for a while.  Again, no biggie.  Only reason I didn't give 5 stars is nothing is perfect.