Samsung DVD-V3500 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo
Pleased with the Value
Purchased this unit about a month ago.  Very pleased with the picture quality and features.  Tuner is better than my 27\\" TV.  Both VCR and DVD function as described.  Reviews of other brands/models indicated noisy playback.  I haven't experienced this at all with this unit.  Ability to scan through JPEGs is nice. Cost was very good for the features.<br />The biggest drawback I've seen is the remote.  It programmed easily enough to run my JVC television, but is anything but intuitive to operate (and I have a computer science degree.)  By working at it long enough I eventually get where I intend, but it should be easier.  (Heaven help the 51% of the population who are \\"remote control challenged\\".)<br />A related problem is the narrow angle at which remote must shoot the beam at the DVD/VCR unit.  I can be at nearly a 90 deg angle and the TV will respond, but the DVD/VCR unit requires much closer to a direct shot.  (The real issue is...I can't control the DVD/VCR unit from my favorite chair!)<br />Bottom line: It's a good unit for the money, and hopefully someday I'll figure out the remote (or my kids will).