TV/VCR Combo – GE Works For MeAug 05 '01 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line They make for a neat, space saving combo.
I was looking around for a small (13”) TV and a VCR to add to a guest bedroom. After much hemming and hawing, many store comparisons etc. I finally decided on a GE. Model no 13TVR62/19TVR62 TV/VCR combination. Why ? Because I'm familiar with the GE brand, it came in White or Black casing had all the features I could want and the price was right ($185.00 after tax). I always wondered why someone would want an “all-in-one” unit. After all, VCR prices have gone way down, TV prices followed suit. I’ve heard the usual arguments that if one of the units went south, so did the other, but I finally got it (duh ?). When I tried to figure out where I’d place the TV and VCR, where the wiring would go, where the electrical outlets were, and the logistical nightmare this could present, I realized that space is the key. (O.K., so I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed). With limited space, a unit that only needs a TV stand, night stand or one shelf is extremely helpful. This set is the same size as any standard 13” TV and requires no more than a regular TV stand. The wiring is as simple as it gets. 1 to your outlet and 1 to your cable line. That’s it. There are Audio/Video inputs in the front and back of this unit. Take your basic VCR and all of its functions and they are all included in this unit. Nothing special but all you will need. It is “full featured” and includes closed captioning, sleep timer, wake-up timer, parental controls (V chip), commercial skip, setting limits according to ratings, etc. The remote control is a pleasure. All functions, including playing tapes, recording, the timers, screen and video options can all be done remotely from this one unit. Everything you need is “on screen” which makes it easy for me. If it wasn’t this easy, I’d have to hire a tech just to set it up and change channels ! I am worse than any stereotyped woman out there when it comes to setting timers, programming etc. I NEED SIMPLE ! Simple set-up and simple directions. This unit has it, which made me a very happy camper. All-in-all, this GE unit is perfect. Easy to operate, space saving and excellent quality in playback and normal TV viewing. All the bells and whistles included in separate TV and VCR units. If it will stand the test of time and normal use, is yet to be determined. Right now, I am totally satisfied with this TV/VCR.  |
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