Emerson EWV404

Pros: Low price. Attractive, compact console. Easy-to-use remote. Very satisfying basic operation and video quality.

Cons: No "LED" tape counter/display. (You must view your TV screen to monitor tape winding, etc.)

The Bottom Line: At this price, Emerson's EWV404 is as good as expected. For built-in LED display (and--conceivably--longer life), you might be better off looking elsewhere for a costlier, "high-end" model.

Review: *** BRIEF UPDATE INSERTED HERE: IT'S BEEN ABOUT ONE MONTH SINCE I INITIALLY POSTED THE BELOW REVIEW; AND, SO FAR, THIS VCR CONTINUES TO PERFORM PERFECTLY IN ALL RESPECTS. *** Preliminary discussion: "Why buy a VCR at all?" Why in ...

Pros: inexpensive, works pretty well, records with zero problems

Cons: built cheap, not high quality

The Bottom Line: This is a good little VCR that has been both very reliable, and well worth the price of admission.

Review: The sole purpose of purchasing this Emerson VCR, was to have something else with which to record television shows when I wasn’t home. I admit that I am a television junkie, and the addiction has led me to watch shows ranging from ½ hour sitcoms to ...