[waltchan]

Finally, my Top 10 NOT recommended and junkiest VCR models ever made in history (ranked in order) due to multiple problems, had poor reliability in the past, or repair costs are exceedingly expensive due to aging concerns and poor design in the first place:


1. Any Fisher VCR models made before 1989 (idler fails all the time plus mutiple electronic problems)

2. 1983-1984 Sharp VC-388U and VC-489U (HUGE common problem with reel-motor turning ON on its own; STK6942, and tracking/picture knob issues. STK6942 mostly defective by now since they're old and replacing it doesn't help.)

3. 1984-1985 Mitsubishi HS-400UR, HS-410UR, and HS-430UR (multiple electronic and mechanical problems)

4. 1988 Hitachi VT-3000A, VT-3040A, RCA VR-270, and VR-450 (multiple electronic and mechanical problems)

5. Any 1989-1990 (but not 1988) Panasonic G-Chassis VCR models and 1991-1998 S-VHS models (switching power supply problem AND surface-mount caps problem, often up to 50, on video AND Hi-Fi audio board).

6. Any GoldStar-made VCR models made after 1990 (gears and LED problem)

7. Any Daewoo-made VCR models made during the late-90s (idler problem)

8. Any Sony VCR models made after 1995 (mutiple gears problem)

9. Any JVC VCR models made after 1990 (video-head, gears, carriage, and multiple electronic problems)

10. Any Funai-made VCR models made after 1997 (loading belt and LED problem)
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