Best Quality VCR for Transfering (under $150)??

[adameep]

hello all...
Im looking for the best quality/longest lasting VCR (svhs perhaps) that i can get for under $150. does anyone have any reccomendations in models for me? it would be used for transfering videos onto my computer and for general viewing. any suggestions would be very much appreciated. thanks!!
~adam

[Bondiablo]

I don't know if anyone makes a long lasting VCR anymore, they all seem pretty cheaply made, but I like the JVC HR-S5902U or S5912U (same machine just different color). I've had mine for a couple years and it still works fine, haven't used it that much though. I tried several brands/models when I was looking and that one worked best for me, even better than the more expensive JVC 9911 and SRV10U.

[redshirt]

I'm also looking for an under $150 S-VHS VCR to hook up to my EyeTV200 to pour vids into my MacIntosh. I have a stock consumer panasonic that uses composite, but I know I can can get some slightly better images from my VHS tapes with a S-VHS machine. I just need to buy on a budget. I can't seem to find much new these days.

Any recommendations appreciated.

Tom

[RickA]

Try looking for some on eBay if you like. You can get a great deal on used gear if you are smart about it. I picked up a Pro Line Panasonic S-VHS 1970 and a professional rack mount DPS Personal TBC IV ES-2200T both for under 200 bucks combined. Caveat Emptor.

Cheers,
Rick

[bendixG15]

I was looking for a new VCR back before Christmas as a gift and I must say, I could not find a VCR in the 100 to 200 dollar range here in the US.

[lordsmurf]

JVC (best) and Panasonic machines (2nd best) can be found under $150. Keep looking, give it a few weeks of daily searching online (mostly eBay).

[Captain Satellite]

I certainly wouldn't rule out a Mitsubishi U80 or U82 if it comes up.

[redshirt]

How does the Mitsubishi HS-U82 S-VHS compare to the Mitsubishi HS-HD2000U D-VHS for transferring reg. VHS tapes to my computer? Does the U82 have the same filtering, etc.?

Tom