Panasonic PV-V4520 4-Head Hi-Fi VCR
Good Quality VCR
I have owned this VCR for nearly nine months and have not had a single problem with it, even after moving it multiple times in rearranging my apartment.  This is also a very sturdy piece of equipment - I have a second VCR, my TV, a PlayStation 2, and an alarm clock all stacked upon this VCR, and there are no signs of buckling under all the weight.<br />While the features are nice, the layout of the universal remote can be a bit tricky to learn.  Virtually ALL of the buttons beneath the number pad should really be kept hidden by a flip-up or slide-out panel, so that the remote does not appear so daunting.  Fortunately, the remote has a light function, allowing the user to better see the buttons when in the dark.<br />For those with a &quot;piecemeal&quot; entertainment system, the single set of AV inputs may be a drawback.  However, AV switches (and the necessary cables) are sold at most stores and Web sites which sell other electronics.<br />I had never used a Panasonic VCR until I bought this.  If my secondary VCR breaks down, I will certainly give strong consideration to another Panasonic.