Supreme build quality, obviously meant to last a long time. Remote controls are thorough, to say the least. Excelent picture.

Bulky remote controls. Useless "auto head cleaner" (I had mine removed). Last of the high-quality "prosumer" VCRs.

I actually own the models SLV-750HF, and SLV-585HF, but all three models are essentialy the same on the inside, and as is the case many times, ther is no specific lisiting for either model, so I have to group them in to simular models. I bought both the SLV-750HF and the SLV-585HF at the same time during a clearance sale at the above mentioned store for $179 and $139 respectively. They were last years model (in 1994), or in the case of the SLV-585HF, the year perivous to that (1992). When properly maintained, I am convinced that these VCRs will last a lifetime. The only problem I have ever had with either is the grease in the tape tension arm drying out and causing tape eject problem (easily repaired with a dab of household oil). In these days of $49.00 VCRs that last a year, I believe I was wise in my investment. Perpich continues to give these units yearly conditioning for a mere $10.00. I use these units very heavily, editing video on my Power Macintosh, then recording it back to tape. I have yet to miss a favorite show, and the SLV-585HF model in particular makes a great audio only recorder to boot. The only drawback really are the rather bulky remote control units, but that can be forgiven.

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JVC HR-S3600U, RCA VR-676HF, Sony SVO-160 pro deck.

Great picture (for VHS) Great sound, totally reliable VCR plus, easy programing menus.

Calendar only goes to 2011.

This is a great unit I have had it since 7/97 without any problems. It has all of the features anyone could want but S-video. It's only limitation is the calendar only going to 2011 which I just became aware of last week after a power failure (The SLV585 HF lost it's settings) and when I reset it I noticed it only went to 2003 so I checked the 765. Oddly my '89 JVC HRS5000U goes in 1 year incriments so no problem there. I still love this unit and if it's still working in 2011 I'll just have to set it to 2000 to fool it into having the right dates.

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JVC SVHS HRS 5000U'Sony SLV585 HF (a '91 model which is still going strong but the calender only goes to 2003)Check Sony's new models as they are still limiting the calendars