Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo
Terriffic display - works great !!
I have 3 TV's and VCR's in my home and I needed a DVD/VCR combo because I did not have enough space in my Sony TV cabinet to fit separate units along with tons of VHS tapes.  I was worried that I would be compromising the VCR performance and features with a combo unit.  The Toshiba V290 exceeded my expectations.   The DVD, of course, works perfectly with great picture quality.   The VCR slow motion, freeze frame and overall playback is very good quality.  The display includes time remaining, time used, tape speed, and current time/date.  The timer works perfectly. Instruction manual is 46 pages long (all in English), very complete and understandable.  The remote control looks expensive - has 4 nice big buttons for the most frequently used functions.  Why not 5 stars? The VCR tuner could be a little better.  Some cable channels do not appear as clear as the I get thru the cable box.  Overall, a great buy, looks great, and I would recommend it.