Panasonic PV-9450 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
I love my panasonic vcr!
I bought the model before: the PV-8450 two years ago after some research in consumer reports. The 8450 has super reliability (no problems) and  picture and sound quality comparable to the top vcr brands (sony,  mitsubitshi, and toshiba.) I also really like the fact that this vcr can  record in LP mode. Tapes in LP mode hold 4 hours and play better in my  panasonic than other vcrs. I was so impressed, i also went out and got the  PV-945H. This one is just as good if not better and has some added  custimize onscreen labels for programs. Super vcrs! The only problem is the  odd shape of the remote.