Keeps the promise

Quite simply does exactly what the technical specifications promise. Ideal for anyone who has an international DVD collection. Upscaling of DVDs looks good to me. Startup time of the player is acceptable - you won't be waiting for the firmware to load. Lack of BluRay 2.1 might be a downside for some enthusiasts but personally I do not care much about "interactive" or online features of BluRays...More detail ...

No bells or whistles but competent.

This is a no-frills VCR. I wanted a VCR that plays and records VHS tapes and nothing more. This unit does that and does it well. I consider it a great value for the price. I had to supply my own cords for a video connection but this was the only downside.More detail ...