Posted by <normanstrong on 01/15/98 11:43

<br2001@webtv.net> wrote in message
news:16015-44270DD2-514@storefull-3312.bay.webtv.net...
> In addition to my DVDs, of course, I've still plenty of tapes that I
> care to watch, and want to buy a spare VCR to store as a back-up. They
> all seem to be built like crap these days and are negatively reviewed.
> The Sony SLV-N900 and the Panasonic PV-V-4625S seem to be readily
> available, but seem cheap as well. I've no need for taping so S-VHS
> isn't necessary, unless the overall build quality for standard VHS
> playback is substantially better. Thanks in advance for any
> recommendations...

The last VCR I purchased was the Panasonic PV-V464. I haven't seen anything
that would cause me not to buy another one. It seems at least as good as
any I've ever had, and that includes VCRs in the hundreds of dollars. I
paid $60 at Costco.

Norm Strong

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