This is exactly what we were looking for; however, we have the 20" model. It sounds like the same poor quality control. Our VCR will not accept all tapes. Most of them get spat right back out at us. It has never worked right, and I have to take it back for exchange. It sounds like the replacement will most likely have the same problems. I expected much better quality from Panasonic. Our cheapy Emerson combo the kids use all day everyday continues to work flawlessly.