Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo
Older Version of DVD/VCR Combo Works Great
I have had the 1st generation of this product, the SD-V280A, for over 2 years now.  It is used up to 5 times a day, 7 days a week, on both the VHS & DVD sides.<br /><br />The only problem I have had with it is that the DVD door doesn't open fast enough (for me anyway!).  I work at a small town store that sells these units and we rarely get a complaint.  The store owner refuses to carry crappy merchandise and we encourage our customers to let us know if they have a problem with anything we sell.<br /><br />If there were no bugs in the 1st generation, why would there be in the next?  I have no problem with any kind of tape, pre-recorded or home-made (and I have HM tapes that are over 15 years old).<br /><br />I have no problem recommending Toshiba products of any kind.  They offer the best warranties and customer service in the business.