Samsung DVDV5500 DVD/VCR Combination Dual Deck
good vcr control
I just got this player so I can't say anything about durability.  However I played some vhs tapes that didn't play well on my 2-head portable player.  The tapes looked great on this player so I'm pleased with the vhs part.  I tried some bought dvds and one I burned from my pc.  They all worked fine.  This unit is pretty basic,  but at the price it does the job.