Zenith XBV442 Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo
Fine 2/3 of the time
Bought this in late 2004.<br /><br />I experience the static problem about every third time I use it. My fix is to turn the unit off and on, and the machine operates normally. Annoying, but better than nothing.<br /><br />I also wish the unit automatically knows whether the source disc is widescreen or 4:3. You have to change the aspect ratio in the onscreen menu.<br /><br />Video quality is excellent. I love that it plays just about any disc you can throw at it, including home movies on DVD (DVD+-R/RW). Also plays audio MP3 files.<br /><br />No rewind problems yet, but I rarely use the VCR.<br /><br />For $70, I guess I got what I paid for. I will eventialy replace it with a DVD recorder with hard drive.