DVD VCR Players

DVDs have become the format of choice for watching movies at home, but many people still aren't ready to completely abandon their VHS tapes. If you have a large collection of VHS tapes (including home movies and pre-recorded movies) but still like to watch DVDs, you might want to think about buying a DVD-VCR combo unit. These machines are able to handle both formats with ease, and they offer some surprisingly useful features.

The JVC HR-XVC26U combination player is a full-featured unit with a surprisingly low price. The HR-XVC26U can play VHS tapes as well as DVDs, DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. It can also handle traditional audio CDs and MP3 CDs, so you don't have to worry about compatibility. The HR-XVC26U features high-quality VHS and DVD processors, so you'll get a great quality picture no matter which medium you're using.

The Panasonic DVRPA4744S is another competitively priced combo unit with a lot of great features. This unit has a sleek compact silver case, and is home theater ready with DTS, Dolby Digital and virtual surround sound capabilities. The DVRPA4744S offers progressive scan DVD playback in addition to a four-head stereo VCR.

The Sony DVRSO350 is a similar unit for people who have a real appreciation for Sony quality. This machine has particularly good compatibility, and can play virtually all of the most popular burnable DVD formats. If you like to burn DVDs with your computer or home video camera, the DVRSO350 is your safest bet.