new video investment questions-advice requested...

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I'm getting ready to buy a new 27" TV (probably the $550 Sony Wega) and am also considering a new hi-fi VCR to replace a really old Magnavox mono player, as well as a DVD player (first time buyer here). I'm amazed at how inexpensive the VCRs have become (Sylvania hi-fi for $64?). I have also seen some interesting combination machines, e.g., a Samsung player that featured both a hi fi VCR and a DVD player in one box, and a 27" Sharp TV with DVD and VCR built in. Now, I am not a 'videophile' and the system will be for occasional movie watching only. It's not even a home theater per-say, in that the audio will just be run into my two channel setup. Am I crazy to consider investing in the cheap stuff? Is it all crap? Are the combo players worse than the separates? Are there any really great 'bang-for-the-buck' machines I should be looking at?
Thanks so much for your assistance!!
Jon

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Topic - new video investment questions-advice requested... - Jonathan 17:48:06 12/05/01 (4)

Re: new video investment questions-advice requested... - GaryM 08:13:27 12/06/01 (3)

Cheap to buy may not be cheap to own - John C. - Aussie 13:31:02 12/06/01 (2)

Re: Cheap to buy may not be cheap to own - GaryM 19:40:28 12/11/01 (0)

Re: Thanks for the feedback. (NT) - Jonathan 16:25:12 12/06/01 (0)

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