Video Asylum

Posted by wilks (A) on September 10, 2001 at 01:16:35

In Reply to: DVD/VCR combo unit recommendations posted by AlanBrody on September 01, 2001 at 17:07:21:

I'd stay with separate units.
1. the technology of the VCR's have matured, whilst the DVDs still have many years of improvements. So you'll probably find you will need to upgrade the DVD in 1-2 years, whilst the VCR may last another 5 or so years! (lets see when RW DVD comes!)
2. separate components are usually better than combos.
3. DVD players do not last as long as VCRS and with pricing trends, it would soon cost more to fix than to buy a new one. BR
Wilks.