Sony SLV-D300P Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Combo
VCR not adequate for watching pre-recorded TV programs
Two features convinced me to buy this:<BR>1.  Easy setup for recording tv programs -- which I was very satisfied with.<BR>2.  Has commercial skip (which was described to me by the salesman that it would know, from the increased volume level of the commercials, to stop fast forwarding when the regular program   started to playback.)  However, it DOES NOT WORK THAT WAY.  By hitting the SKIP button, the VCR skips the tape for 30 seconds on the counter each time button is pressed (up to 4 times).  The problem is that the COMMERCIALS last WELL OVER 2 minutes.<BR>In addition, the FAST FORWARD has ONLY ONE SPEED -- you can't &quot;double click it go faster (like the other 4 VCR's I've had do.)<BR>I even called Sony customer service department and verified that it does not have two speeds.<br />In a nutshell, if you like to prerecord your favorite TV shows and be able to WATCH THEM LATER and FASTER, this machine IS NOT FOR YOU.