JVC HR-S3900 S-VHS VCR

Pros: Price, picture quality and sound, value, features
Cons: Unnecessary complicated programming

The HRS3900U is a new inexpensive Super VHS ET VCR from JVC. For less than $160, it seems like a very good deal for those who are on the tight budget but want to upgrade to Super VHS. Is it really such a good value or you should consider something else?...

Pros: Low price point, Quasi-SVHS ability
Cons: On screen programming weak, some setup issues

I became interested in purchasing a new VCR about a month ago when my old Magnavox died on me. At first, I was just going to get a new VHS VCR in the $90 to $100 range - but I started thinking about the future a bit too. Tivo is out, as well as some...

Pros: Acceptable picture quality and has S-VHS.
Cons: Unreliable and apparently unrepairable.

Unit was good when purchased but the slow motion feature quickly failed. Pictures became so blurred and jittery that they were unwatchable. I took it into Best Buy twice. The first time it came back with the slow motion fixed but it wouldn't play at normal speed. The second time it came back just like it was before I took it in in the first place. Doesn't say much for Best Buy service.