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• Re: Allegro ABV341 DVD/VCR combo - someotherguy 18:21:02 08/06/03 (0)
  In Reply to: Allegro ABV341 DVD/VCR combo posted by kid a on June 30, 2003 at 12:07:30:

  My parents bought one - it's made by zenith electronics. My general opinion of combo models echos someguy's, but my parents bought it for $75 after rebate - what's not to like

  Actually pretty nice player, after taking it out of the box. I was plesantly surprised. If it breaks, I wouldn't be surprised, but generally a good bang for the buck

  You may be able to disable macrovision and region - see

  http://www.dvdrhelp.com/dvdhacks.php?select=Zenith+DVB312
  
  

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• my opinion on combos... - Some Guy 06:25:31 07/01/03 (2)
  In Reply to: Allegro ABV341 DVD/VCR combo posted by kid a on June 30, 2003 at 12:07:30:

  I tend to look down upon any DVD/VCR combo as the level of quality of both pieces tends to suffer in exchange for the efforts made to fit two components in the space of one. Also, when one breaks, you either have to limp along or replace both units.

  If you barely use videotapes and don't already have a VTR and you have limited space available, maybe they're ok. Otherwise, however, I would strongly recommend checking out separate units.

  As for Allegro, I have no knowledge of their products and wouldn't be able to recommend them. I have had good success in the past with Toshiba and Samsung, though, and generally feel as though they're safe.
  
  

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  • Re: my opinion on combos... - some different guy 12:48:34 08/26/03 (1)
    In Reply to: my opinion on combos... posted by Some Guy on July 01, 2003 at 06:25:31:

    Mine lasted barely 30 days after the 30 day warantee. VCR is fine. DVD is fried. Don't waste your money on this item.
    
    

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    • Re: my opinion on combos... - dooley 20:28:59 11/09/03 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: my opinion on combos... posted by some different guy on August 26, 2003 at 12:48:34:

      I have had one for several months and have had no problems what so ever. You can hack it (real simple) to play svcd and vcd and there is supposed to be a region 0 hack and a macrovision hack, I however would like to find the copyprotected hack, if one exists.

      by the way it is also known as a Zenith
      
      

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