Re:I think the title should be... (Score 1)

I bought an Emerson VHS player about 8 years ago for $120, very cheap at the time. That player has been used at least a couple of times a week since I bought it. I have not had a problem with it and have only run the occasional cleaning tape through it. Based on this experience, where I'm wanting basic functionality (I'm not building a home theatre here) I'm perfectly willing to give the low cost manufacturers a try. I recently bought a cheap (free after rebate from frys electronics) DVD player, and hope to get at least a couple of years out of it. I have also had good experience with Samsung products.