Sony SLV-N51 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
Never Again
I had a cheap (...) VCR for 7 years that survived two toddlers and countless hours of Disney replays.  When I finally had to replace it, I looked for another inexpensive VCR that would stand up to more abuse from kids.  I decided to spend a few extra bucks to get a Sony because of their reputation for high quality equipment.  BIG MISTAKE!!!  Within 6 weeks I started having problems with it.  The audio went out completely, the picture was snowy on every tape, and it even started chewing up tapes.  I got a huge hassle from Sony Customer Service.  They tried everything possible to avoid honoring the warranty.  When I finally received a replacement (ten weeks later), it didn't last any longer than the first one.  So here I am again, waiting for them to send me another machine.  It will be a long time before I even consider buying a Sony product again.