Toshiba SD-V290

I've always heard that Toshiba products are reliable, but this DVD/VCR combo stopped working after just 18 months. When a DVD is loaded, it fails to spin up. After about a minute, it spits the disk back out. It's very disappointing to have to buy...

Ok, so I purchased this item about a year and a half ago and I absolutely loved it! It was a good space saver having two units in one, and fit nicely under my tv in my dorm room. However, a few weeks ago i was watching an almost brand-new dvd and...

Instead of being mindful of warnings about combos not to mention failing to read a single on-line review of said player I purchased Toshiba's SD-V290 DVD-VCR combo. I immediately regreted my decesion, despite being in need of a VCR. The picture quality...

If I had paid money for this thing, I'd be upset, but it was a gift, and it's worked reliably well for a year. VHS side still works fine for the kids movies, but the DVD player started having trouble reading disks, and you'd have to push the button to...

I've had this Toshiba DVD VCR combo for well over a year. Everything is still functioning very well. I've found it very easy to setup, use and program. The VCR part is the weakest of the system and after a few months of use it developed a VERY annoying...

I have had the 1st generation of this product, the SD-V280A, for over 2 years now. It is used up to 5 times a day, 7 days a week, on both the VHS & DVD sides. The only problem I have had with it is that the DVD door doesn't open fast enough (for me...

This combo unit seemed like a good buy - stylish, functional and reasonably priced. After six months of use - mostly for childrens videos, the playback quality deteriorated - even on brand new tapes, and after several cleanings. Now, a tape will not...

VCR works

DVD not progressive scan. It will randomly freeze during playbacks like a timed bomb.

VCR works

DVD not progressive scan. It will randomly freeze during playbacks like a timed bomb

None, since it does not play PAL DVDs

It is not code free