Philips VRA611AT

Pros: Low-Tech VCR, Simple Menus & Options.

Cons: Vanilla Performance, Cheap Construction

The Bottom Line: If you need a functional, not-flashy, back-up VCR, this fits the bill. Average picture quality at a low price.

Review: The mandate for this purchase was a cheap, recognizable brand-name VCR that would not 'Auto-Set' the time. This was a particular sticking point, because of our experiences with a somewhat psychotic Sony (higher-end) machine. No matter what, we could...

Pros: Cheap. Good Picture.

Cons: Cheaply made. Breaks quickly with normal use!

Review: I bought this little number on sale for 89.99 just over a month ago to replace my then RCA (approx $120.00 two years ago) VCR which was about 2 years old and had stopped playing in color. Much to my shock the case is solid plastic and relatively soft...