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The rise of DVD and the continuing popularity of the traditional VCR has given birth to a new home entertainment product, the DVD/VCR combo. Check out some of my picks in this new alternative to the home theater mix. Sony SLV-D370P DVD/VCR Player The DVD portion of the SLVD370P combination component has everything you need in a DVD player. A progressive scan output (480P) gives you enhanced picture quality and is a big plus with today"s high definition televisions. Virtual surround sound creates realistic surround sound using just two speakers. Besides regular DVD, this player will also play DVD+RW/+R, DVD-RW/-R (Video Mode), SVCD, VCD and audio CDs including CD-R/RW discs. Since it can decode MP3, you can even load discs with dozens of songs and be entertained for hours. The SLVD370P also incorporates a full featured Hi-Fi VCR that offers entertaining extras like auto tracking that automatically adjusts itself to give you the best audio and video from every tape you watch. It also automatically sets its own clock and tuner using its time and effort saving plug + play abilities. The 19 micron heads optimize EP recording so you can get the best videos even when you"re trying to get the most out of your tapes. The SLVD370P also features JPEG digital picture playback, which lets you view your JPEG digital images from CD-R/RW right on your TV. Samsung DVD-V9650 DVD/VCR Player You can enjoy DVDs, home movies and digital photos, all up converted to near high-definition 1080i/720p quality with progressive scan output. Enjoy MP3 sound, and JPEG and WMA playback. HDMI output and DivX(MPEG-4) playback deliver high-quality output worthy of an HDTV. And 4-head Hi-Fi VCR and front AV input complete the unit"s versatile performance capabilities. JVC HR-XVC39S DVD/VHS Player JVC"s HRXVC39S is one very versatile and convenient component that integrates easily into nearly any home entertainment system. An HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) provides lossless, noiseless images through an easy one-cable connection. The HRXVC39S can even up-convert DVD singals to 1080i/720p for output on your HD television. If your television or home theater projector is compatible with a progressive scan signal, you can take advantage of the DVD progressive scan output to enjoy images that look as good as they did on the big screen. This combination component really packs in the performance, combining two full-featured units into one convenient case so you can save room without sacrificing performance. Toshiba SD-V594 DVD/VCR Player Combining a progressive scan DVD player and a Hi-Fi stereo VCR, the SDV594 lets you take full advantage of today"s DVD capabilities, without making you give up your old VCR habit. With simultaneous DVD playback and VHS record, you can even get your fix of both technologies at once. 14-bit/108MHz video digital-to-analog conversion delivers maximum color purity, detail and resolution, while 24-bit/192kHz PCM audio compatibility delivers warmer, more natural-sounding audio from many types of discs. Provided the DVD you"re watching has not been encoded with the Macrovision copy protection system, you can even record it to VHS without color distortion. The SDV594 features a USB interface that will support mass storage classification devices for simple multimedia playback. The single HDMI cable connection ensures that all signals remain in their pure digital form and secure by use of High Definition Copy Protection (HDCP) regardless of signal output resolution. The SDV594 up-converts the standard DVD picture resolution to nearly HDTV-quality with output resolutions of 720p or 1080i. This 4-head/19-micron head system offers superior slow motion effects over conventional 2 head VCR designs. The VCR includes pleasant features like commercial skip, 8 event/1 year programming, auto clock and an auto head cleaner. And you"re sure to appreciate the DVD player"s digital picture zoom, fast scan, slow motion, multi-camera angle select and multi-language select. The Parental Lock feature is always a nice addition for a family, and you can even choose between English, French and Spanish for your on-screen display language. Comments Please login to post comments or replies.