Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo
Don't waste your time or money
Hi,<br />I purchased the Toshiba SD-V290 DVD/VCR Combo for $136.94 on<BR>8/27/03. It is now 1/4/04.<br />It broke this week. Less than four months of proper use.<br />When I put a VHS tape into the machine it is automatically ejected. Therefore I can not play VHS tapes at this time.<br />When playing a DVD there are pauses throughout playback.<br />Now I have to deal with calling support and probably paying to send this machine in for service. Then I believe I'll be going through the following process throughout the remainder of the warranty.<br />First I'll return the machine to Toshiba.<BR>Then Toshiba will repair it.<BR>Next, Toshiba will return it to me.<BR>Then I'll use it.<BR>At some point it will stop working again.<BR>Finally, I'll send it back to Toshiba for repair.<BR>Then Toshiba will repair it...<br />I can see this going go on for the life of the warranty.<br />This adds up to a lot of time and aggravation. Stay away from this product.<br />I believe this machine is poorly made. Poor parts, poor quality, and poor design.