JVC HRS2902U VCR, Black
Simple and excellent
What you need from a VCR is this modern age is simple: stereo, excellent picture quality, s-video output and an easy to use interface. It also appears to have MACROVISION handling for backing up forgotten video favorites that are no longer sold in stores or available in DVD format.  Anything more extensive in a VCR (like PAL or SECAM features) involves a bunch of other issues to be considered and might clutter its simplicity.  For what it is,  it is a terrific (and reasonably priced) piece of equipment.