DVD/VCR Combo with Upconversion

by Traci Latoz

I’m just going to be honest here…I’m not ready to part with my old VCR tapes. As I was sorting through some old things in preparation to switch to a new media cabinet, I decided to keep almost all of them. And, since my old VCR is broken, I’m going to have to come up with something for playing them or converting them to DVD.

I like this Toshiba DVD Recorder/VCR combo because it comes with upconversion to play my old media in near HD quality. It also has bi-directional dubbing capabilities which means I can transfer my old VCR tapes to DVD…and then, just maybe, get rid of the old stuff.

The DVD/VCR combo also includes camcorder controls with front DVD input for easily transfering home movies to DVD. Expecially handy if some of your home movies are on those old compact VHS tapes that require an adapter for inserting into your VCR. You can find the Toshiba D-VR660 DVD Recorder at U.S. Appliance for $209.

If you’re ready to get rid of some of your old media, here are some quick tips for recycling old electronics, CDs, video tapes, and cassette tapes.

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