Price Paid:  $250.00 from Rex stores

Summary:
When new, the unit was outstanding. After some use, the clock no longer sets automatically and tapes recorded on the machine do not have good vertical hold. All other tapes play perfectly.

Strengths:
The unit is easy to use and program.

Weaknesses:
The unit did not have the quality of construction I expected in this brand.

Similar Products Used:
None.

Price Paid:  $260.00 from Centre HI FI

Summary:
In all, I think that this VCR is great. I've had it for over 2 years now and I am completely satisfied with it's performance.

Strengths:
It's got Indiglo in the front display sceen, Dynamic Picture enhancer, Fast FF and BF. Easy to install, use, and learn. Illuminated Remote.

Weaknesses:
None that I could think of really.

Similar Products Used:
First VCR.

Summary:
Overall a very nice unit. I love the speedy rewinds!! Can't beat it. The lack of clock bothered me at 1st but now I have a clock in the room so it's not an issue. The video quality it good. Some of the better I've seen. The RCA outs are good quality as well, no degredation in quality there.

Strengths:
Video Quality--both tape and cable
Super high speed FF & FB
Remote is comfortable small

Weaknesses:
No clock
Remote is loseably small