Hi Dig. B!

Well,funny you should mention DVD's & VHS. I just a few days ago bought a new (seperate) VCR. I have a DVD plyer too and much as I would have loved to get the "combo",right now that kind of item is selling for more than I can afford to pay.
The VCR (due to their decling popularity) was a steal at just over $30. Nice Sylvania model,easy to use.
I really don't "tape" things anymore. Not just because I haven't had a VCR in awhile but it justy no longer intrests me to do so. Nice suggestion though,maybe if I was younger and had more free time like I used to.
In fact I have nearly 25 VHS tapes of music related things I recorded off TV in 1991 to 1993. 6 hours apeice,which means...when in the heck will I be able to watch 'em all?? LOL!
Been me,later!