Magnavox MDV530VR DVD/VCR Combo
This isn't the only model with problems
Since the model mrv700vr/17 isn't available on Amazon, I'm adding my review to this Magnavox VCR/DVD combo unit, which from the pucture looks exactly like mine with the VCR and DVD slots switched sides. <br /> <br />Don't but Magnavox. This unit was rec'd as a Xmas present and it's too late to return it now, as we didn't realize the problem was with the unit till after the 30 days were up. The DVD simply does not work reliably. Every 2nd or 3rd DVD I try to play does not work, although they play just fine in other DVD players and even my Playstation2. I'm talking brand-new, unmarred store-bought DVDs, like Munich, The Cave, Deadwood Season Two Vols 1, 3 and 4, many many others, all of which played without a hitch in my other players. It has behaved this way from day one, but I at first thought it was faulty discs. I've searched my model number and found many customer horror stories relating to the quality of Magnavox DVD players and their worthless customer support, so I'm not even going to bother contacting them. I don't need to be yelled at by some cust. serv. rep because I have the temerity to attempt to get a replacement for their faulty product. <br /> <br />I have learned a lesson. Do not ever buy Magnavox DVD players. Ever. Hell, don't bother with the TVs either - my Magnavox 27\\" turned green after 4 years. Right now I'm watching my 23 year-old Quasar till I get the new one, and the color is fine.