Sony RDR-VX500 DVD Player/Recorder with VCR
Need a Zero Star Option for this one.
I have a complete sony AV system from over ten years ago that is rock solid and performs as well today as when I bought it.  So when a standalone DVD burner dropped below $500 (and a Sony!) I bought it. <br /> <br />This was a terrible mistake. <br /> <br />Pros:  <br />Component output from DVD. <br /> <br />Cons:  <br />Slow to open disk tray (over 15 seconds - annoying). <br />Won't play most DVD-R backups. <br />Won't play back recordings made on it! <br />Front panel 'one touch' Tape->DVD works intermittantly. <br />Off white 'sticker' on front actually embedded on front. <br />Freezes at specific points on certain disks - disks that play fine in three other players! <br /> <br />Bought a Toshiba big screen - done with Sony for a while...