Sony SLV-D300P Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Combo
Bad News
When shopping for a dvd/vhs combination player, I compared the various makes and models out there.  Ultimately, I chose to pay a little more to get a Sony, based on my past great experiences with Sony products.<br />The unit worked fine until, as fate would have it, it suddenly stopped working, right after the labor warranty expired (90 days).  It won't even turn on - it just died.  In contrast, a Toshiba provided a few years of heavy use before it gave up the ghost.<br />This was a real disappointment.  Now, I can chose to ship it to Sony and pay the labor charges to fix the unit (which will likely be more than buying a new unit) or I can throw it away and buy something with proven reliability.  I should have done my homework.  Unlike a lot of Sony products, this unit is made in China.  I can only surmise that based on most everyone else's experiences, Sony has a serious problem with their factory there.  I have a feeling we'll all get some class action lawsuit paperwork in the mail down the road.