Zenith XBV342 Progressive-Scan DVD-VCR Combo
Only lasted 1 year
This was my first DVD purchase and I thought it was a good buy initially, considering it combines a DVD and VCR in one product.  However, I am disappointed to report that at exactly 1 year the display began flickering and jumping around like crazy.  The remote no longer works and the display is unreadable.  The record timer for the VCR doesn't work anymore either.  When I contacted Zenith with my problems, they told me it would cost $45 plus shipping just for them to diagnose the problem.  Then, they would let me know how much the parts/labor would cost to repair it.  I told them that was not acceptable but they were totally inflexible.  There is no reason why an electronics item like this should fail after only 1 year.  I'm not sure why they call it \\"customer service\\".  This customer will not buy anything with the Zenith name on it again.