Samsung DVD-V5500

Pros: Solid, reliable, compact, a good value, progressive scan output

Cons: Progressive scan can fool you on a regular TV (read review.)

The Bottom Line: The Samsung DVD-V5000 is better built than those "bargain" brands that you'll throw away in a fe months.

Review: The Samsung DVD-S5500 DVD/VCR Combo has been a solid performer for me since I have purchased it. It has given me no problems at all. Operation is straight forward and easy to understand. The remote is easy to use and the controls all make sense. ...

Pros: Solid quick performer, works with my universal remote!

Cons: None.

Review: I am pleased with the overall picture quality for DVD and tape. Much faster response for tape and DVD operation than the Memorex MVD 4541 I tried.(But the Memorex has very good Image quality and features) I am also able to operate the basic DVD and VCR ...

Pros: A good combo with many features.

Cons: none yet.

The Bottom Line: This Samsung model may not be available in retails stores or online at this time.

Review: (SEE NOTE BELOW) I was replacing a broken 13" TV-VCR Sylvania combo I had for the spare room. The grandkids use the spare room when they come to visit. I wanted a separate TV & VCR this time since the combos don’t seem to last long. It ...

Pros: Combo

Cons: Loading trays malfunction.

Review: After only about three months I had to send the unit back because the DVD tray wouldn't open. Now, a few months later, I'm having trouble with the VCR tray. This morning I stuck my finger in the slot and 'banged' on the tape with my finger and the tape ...

Pros: Easy set-up, adequate features, decent picture quality -- positive experiences with Samsung's customer service

Cons: Continually breaks - unusable!

The Bottom Line: Appeared on the surface to have some good features, but broke quickly and repeatedly. A lemon or an overall bad product???

Review: Update to Review: I contacted Samsung's customer service, and I have to say that they were quite responsive to our negative experiences. Even though the warranty has expired on our machine, they have agreed to authorize an exchange of our broken ...

Pros: NONE

Cons: Has great difficulty playing many DVD's that other players have no trouble with.

Review: We purchased two of these units about a year ago. Both have difficulty playing DVD's that our other two Sony DVD players have no problem with. So the kids wind up watching "our set" because they can't play their work out videos and other store bought ...

Pros: Good doorstop

Cons: Junk, junk, junk

Review: Absolutely the biggest piece of junk you will ever consider purchasing. Buy anything else besides Samsung. Terrible customer service, products are riddled with problems. Save yourself the ...

Pros: see above

Cons: None

Review: This cheap unit turns me off! No problems with old unit #1000.The remote does not Tract, Eject items, Nor Rewind. I paid 95.00 Have had it 60 Days and I am So ...