Advise GP on a new VCR or DVD player

[TCO]

Well my 15 year old VCR has started eating tapes. Looks real nice on the outside and otherwise functions fine. Figure it is time to buy a new one. What should I get? Oh...unless you know how to make it stop eating tapes.

[Bereta_Eder]

Advice paiktis too on the exact same things.

[Zopperoni]

When looking for a DVD-player, don't be afraid to look at cheap, unknown brands.
These are usually good machines, and most of them are region-free as well

[TCO]

I want to drive to a store and buy something. I am not an audiophile. But I'm also somebody who's time is worth money. Just tell me what to buy that will last a while.

[TCO]

While we're at it, I need hardwood floor/landlord advice. My kitty just knocked a very heavy metal paperweight (like a 6 inch metal "jack") onto the floor where it made a nice puncture of the floorboard.

[Sava]

Unless you plan on spending $300 or more, I would suggest getting something that is the same brand as your TV. That way, you don't have to worry about remotes. Most mainstream brands are the same around the $100-$250 range. Such compatability generally gives you better performance. It sounds like you take good care of your ****.

[Zopperoni]

DVD: I fancy JVC personally; they're not too expensive either (no more than $ 150).

Floor: maybe you can try filling the puncture with liquid wood.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Yeah, there are some very decent $100-150 models made by Sony, Panasonic, etc.

[TCO]

I have long since lost all remotes. The dying VCR is a JVC as is the live TV (of similar age).

[Zopperoni]

JVC's won some home cinema prizes in Eurocomland the last couple of years, and their players can play DVD Video, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, and MP3 formats.

[Bereta_Eder]

Originally posted by Zopperoni
JVC's won some home cinema prizes in Eurocomland the last couple of years, and their players can play DVD Video, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, SVCD, and MP3 formats.

And all that for just 150 euros?

[TCO]

Do they make combined VCR/DVDs? Aren't most videos (like at that store with the flirty salesgirls) still on video?

[Zopperoni]

Originally posted by paiktis22
And all that for just 150 euros?

Yup: http://www.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL027014

[Zopperoni]

Originally posted by TCO
Do they make combined VCR/DVDs?

Yes, those exist. A mate of mine has one.

[Bereta_Eder]

Thanks Zopperoni!