Toshiba W603 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
Average at best
This Toshiba VCR lived up to my expectations, but just barely.  It is reliable, relatively sturdy, and I havent had any problems in playback or record, but there are several small changes that would make it a better product.<br />First: the remote.  The buttons are all small (and the same size) so you basically have to turn on the lights if you want to control the machine.  Unless, of course, you memorize the configuration, but you would have to use it a lot, and it's not really a universal remote.<br />Second: setting it to record.  The steps to record are easy to follow, but instead of being able to use the numeric keypad, you must use arrows to change the time, which can be a real pain.  Believe me, you get sick of scrolling (slowly) from 6:30 to 11:00 when you have to do it several times.  Also, it doesnt automatically turn on the timer to record when you turn the power off; you have to do that manually.<br />Third: automatic clock.  It worked, but in the time it took me to get it to do so, I could have set the clock myself.<br />So, I guess I am satisfied, but if I bought a new VCR, it would probably be a different one.