Samsung DVD-V1000 DVD-VCR Combo
annoying...and returned
Needed a new VCR (the 14 year-old player died) and figured a combo unit would replace both VCR and CD player with added DVD capability. Stylish silver unit, relatively easy to hook up. So far, so good. Unfortunately the VCR side makes audible motor noise that becomes quite annoying during quiet dialogue. So I had to pull it all apart to take it back. Instead of exchanging, though, we're returning because of an annoying design feature. When the DVD/CD is on, the unit just reads PLAY. To see track and time one must dig the remote out of the sofa and hit the DISPLAY button. This is fine...except after a few seconds the unit goes back to PLAY again! A minor thing, but buyer beware. We're not audio/videophiles, but simple conveniences are important. If you like to know where you're at on the CD, consider another option.