I need a DVD/VHS Player

[John Wilson]

I need a DVD/VHS Player

It needs to play VCD/MP3's and possibly MPEG.

I need a scart socket for my cable box and S-Video for my Camcorder.

Any suggetions?

I was thinking of the Sony SLV-D900

[John Wilson]

I have found some more players that suit my needs but still need advice

Hitachi DV-PF2E
JVC HR-XV1
Panasonic NV-VHD1BS
Philips DVD740VR

Any pro or cons on these models?

Come on guys before I spend my money on s#it

Also if anyone knows if any of these can be hacked or not

Thanx.......

[theDruid]

Hi John,

I'm not trying to be unhelpful here, but my advice would generally be to go for a separate DVD/VCD player and a VHS/VCR.

My reason for this is that if you get a 'combo' and one part goes wrong, you're stuck with a machine that only 'half works' (especially once it's past its warranty etc..).

A lot of DVD/VCD players do wear out it seems after a few years (or less if you're unlucky), and so do VCR's.

I really would not want to be stuck with a working VCR that's attached to a broken DVD player, or vice-versa.

That's just my humble opinion though - you may have very good reasons for going down the 'combo' route.

cheers,

mcdruid.

[John Wilson]

thanx for the reply

The main reason is less cables, I have kids so the less the cables the better. Also I will be runnung cables through the wall so once again the less cables the better. Space is also a issue.

Easier to record personal DVD's.

[John Wilson]

I have decided to go for the JVC HR-XV1

I know that there is no remote hack for this DVD Player but I can get a mod chip from techtronics. They sell the Drive with the mod chip for £300 or I can get the drive for £250 from the local electric store

Has anyone delt with techtronics before??
Just before I go blow ALL my money.

Once again thanx......

[John Wilson]

I ended up getting a LG DV2000 for £300.
DVD/VHS Combi plays VCD,MP3's
Built in 5.1 with speakers
NTSC Playback

Overall great buy

Time to look for a hack - anyone know of one??

[telemike]

Anybody have a good reccomendation on a USA dvd/vcr combo that can play XVCD's?