DVD/VCR Combo players - question...

[mhoram]

Hi,

Looking at purchasing a DVD/VCR combo player, and want any info/experience you may have with them, esp. NEC NDT-40 model.

Advantages:
- One player (less room)
- No macrovision when copying DVDs
- Can tape on VCR while watching DVD
- Some are already multi-region (NEC is one)

Disadvantages:
- Quality of VCR and or DVD?
- Fewer features?
- If one component breaks, have to replace whole thing...

any comments?

regards,
Mhoram

[redbears]

G'day

Are you sure about the absence of Macrovision?

Another disadvantage is price, what is the cost of two items? Maybe $100~$120 for a DVD player and $150~$180 for a VCR.

I've heard of a few disaster strories on the newsgroups, check http://groups.google.com.au/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&group=aus or look in the EYO gateway for more info.

I guess ultimately if you want it, get it, just don't regret the purchase later.

rb

[mhoram]

Thanks rb.

After reading your response and doing some further research, I tend to agree with you, and am now looking at the Pioneer DV-466, and maybe hang on to the old VCR for a while.