Samsung DVD-V3500 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo
don't buy low-end
Same problem as many others, with the DVD functions conking out and VCR working fine. As it is, no Godfather marathon last weekend, and ended up watching on a 15-inch computer monitor. :-(  <br />I bought this combo last Christmas, lasted 8 months. It isn't even worth returning because I can buy a new unit for cheaper than the shipping. I will look for a stand-alone unit now and go back to my old VCR. <br />So strange, because I have other Samsung products, like a high-end monitor and camera with no problems for over 3 years. Probably is a problem with the low-end, mass-produced electronics.