Samsung DVD-V4800 DVD/VCR Combo with Multicard Memory Slot

Rating:
Summary: Please don't. Save yourself the frustration.
Review: I actually have an earlier model Samsung DVD player, and it, along with other Samsung models at the time, had a horrible skipping problem on many DVDs. Samsung's support was almost non-existant -- I found out there was a firmware upgrade for the player, but not through their website (where I couldn't find any help whatsoever), but through a friend with the same problem. HOWEVER, the firmware upgrade did not resolve the problem, and the last I heard, there was a class action suit filed here in Pennsylvania (which I received an invitiation to be a part of, but could not participate in, I think because I no longer had the receipt). Considering their lackluster customer support, I would advise anyone against buying any DVD player from this company. Players are much cheaper nowadays anyway, and you can get an excellent Sony or Toshiba for a modest price.

Rating:
Summary: Great Value for money
Review: I bought the unit a few days ago and Works great.
DVD player plays all formats as mentioned. I have some CD-R/VCD/CD-RW from different countries and it could play it all.
VCR is pretty good too, however some noise through the coaxial.
Memory reader is a cool feature, reads Sony Memory Stick well. Slideshow is a good feature.
Universal Remote is nice, operates TV/VCR/DVD as well.

Compared to V4600 reviews, I think Samsung has done a good job with this model. It is compact and slick compared to some other brands.

Issue: "Memory Stick Pro" could not read Sandisk 256mb. Also, photoviewer in general is very slow.

This is a great value for money !



Rating:
Summary: DVD player broke after 3 weeks use
Review: This is a piece of junk, in my opinion. I bought it because it was on sale at Best Buy for $140. I was excited because it was an early Christmas present for the kids, from their grandma.

I did not research it because I knew of others who had Samsung products, and never really had a problem. I really made a mistake in not researching, I usually do.

After three weeks, the DVD player broke, with the DVD now stuck inside- the VCR works, but there is a mind-altering flashing on the screen. My sister-in-law later informed me that she had this exact player- she bought hers in June. Her DVD player also broke. She researched and found that this is a very COMMON problem with this particular model. I wish I had known!

Please buy something else and don't waste your money!