Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo

by Toshiba

Product Details

Product Manual [1.05mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 17 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008BO90
• Item model number: SD-V290
• Average Customer Review: 2.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #96,817 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Terriffic display - works great !!, August 1, 2003

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B. Sheridan (Plymouth, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo (Electronics)

I have 3 TV's and VCR's in my home and I needed a DVD/VCR combo because I did not have enough space in my Sony TV cabinet to fit separate units along with tons of VHS tapes. I was worried that I would be compromising the VCR performance and features with a combo unit. The Toshiba V290 exceeded my expectations. The DVD, of course, works perfectly with great picture quality. The VCR slow motion, freeze frame and overall playback is very good quality. The display includes time remaining, time used, tape speed, and current time/date. The timer works perfectly. Instruction manual is 46 pages long (all in English), very complete and understandable. The remote control looks expensive - has 4 nice big buttons for the most frequently used functions. Why not 5 stars? The VCR tuner could be a little better. Some cable channels do not appear as clear as the I get thru the cable box. Overall, a great buy, looks great, and I would recommend it.

30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Toshiba...or is it?, July 5, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo (Electronics)

The front exterior of this unit is made by Toshiba but the insides are manufactured by LG Electronics, which makes Zenith products.

I had to return mine within a week. The DVD player worked fine, and so did the VCR, except for the fact that the timer record function proved unreliable. Sometimes the machine would simply not record when it was supposed to; other times it would not turn off after it was finished recording.

Also, the timer recording screen was very tedious to use.

Amazon.com makes returns extremely easy, so I did not get stuck with a unit that I might have otherwise been forced to send to a service center and wait who knows how long to get repaired.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your time or money, January 18, 2004

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luckyduck "LD" (WA, NY USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Toshiba SD-V290 DVD-VCR Combo (Electronics)

Hi,

I purchased the Toshiba SD-V290 DVD/VCR Combo for $136.94 on
8/27/03. It is now 1/4/04.

It broke this week. Less than four months of proper use.

When I put a VHS tape into the machine it is automatically ejected. Therefore I can not play VHS tapes at this time.

When playing a DVD there are pauses throughout playback.

Now I have to deal with calling support and probably paying to send this machine in for service. Then I believe I'll be going through the following process throughout the remainder of the warranty.

First I'll return the machine to Toshiba.
Then Toshiba will repair it.
Next, Toshiba will return it to me.
Then I'll use it.
At some point it will stop working again.
Finally, I'll send it back to Toshiba for repair.
Then Toshiba will repair it...

I can see this going go on for the life of the warranty.

This adds up to a lot of time and aggravation. Stay away from this product.

I believe this machine is poorly made. Poor parts, poor quality, and poor design.