Magnavox MDV530VR DVD/VCR Combo
Mine is still working great after a year...hmmm...
First of all, I don't understand why everybody is complaining that their Magnavox MDV530VR DVD/VCR combo suddenly broke down on them. Maybe these reviewers don't know how to use an electronic equipment, but who knows why it broke. I bought it brand new last year in May, and it continues to play every DVDs and VHS tapes that I own without any glitch or flaw. This Magnavox MDV530VR DVD/VCR combo is pretty much similar to the Philips DVD750VR, except that the Magnavox has no progressive-scan output.<br />I like to inform all the angry reviewers with their bad experience on their Magnavox MDV530VR. Please be aware that Philips and Magnavox do not make these DVD/VCR combos. Philips ask Funai Corporation to make and supply them with DVD/VCR combos to sell under the Philips and Magnavox brand, so don't pick on Philips or Magnavox as an unreliable brand. Funai currently makes Symphonic, Sylvania, and Emerson products.<br />The main reason for purchasing this combo is my positive experience with old Funai-made products. I still have my old 16 year old Symphonic VCR that has never needed repair since new, aside from belt change. I need a DVD player for my TV, so I bought this Funai-made Magnavox DVD/VCR for myself.<br />I find the picture quality acceptable in the Magnavox MDV530VR. Just pop in a DVD or VHS movie, and I'm good to go to enjoy the Blockbuster night with my trusty reliable Magnavox MDV530VR DVD/VCR combo.