Panasonic PV-D4744 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo , Black
moving into the 21st century...finally !
I finally decided to join the rest of humanity, and get a DVD player, and this nice \\"Double Feature\\" Panasonic VHS/DVD Combo was the right price and fit my needs.<br />I'm \\"reading challenged\\" when it comes to electronics manuals; they could be written in an unknown language for all the help they are to me, but this machine is simple enough for even me to program the essentials.<br />I was able to figure out how to set it up manually (I'm in an area where that is necessary), and play my first DVD and record a tape from a TV program without too much trouble, or too much time.<br /><br />The lightweight remote has 20 buttons on the bottom half of it, but all the essential ones are on the perimeters making it easy to use, and as my TV is also Panasonic, I can get by with this single remote for everyday use.<br />Other features I will probably never use include a 24 hour lock feature, auto shut-off, multiple angle and zoom capability, and much more.<br />The size is the same as my old VHS player so it doesn't take up much room, and I don't think anyone who wants a \\"combo\\" can do better in this low price range.<br />I have had very good luck with Panasonic products as far as longevity, and so far, I'm impressed with how much I have compared with how much I spent, and think the value is excellent.<br />Update 11/16/05. After over a year of constant use, I'm as pleased with this product as I was the day I bought it. Both tape and DVD slots are working smoothly, and picture quality is good.