Well, I bought it. Shame on me, because I read the problems with it here and on epinions as well. Good thing I tested it right when I got it, and didn't just wait to give it to my parents for Christmas. I exchanged it to make sure that it wasn't just a random thing, but the second unit was [bad] as wellProblems w/DVD:Extremely Loud. Starts off like a whine, then intermittenly switches to a clicking sound. It doesn't affect the sound or picture, but it sounds like a computer just humming and clicking away in the background.Problems w/VCR:Same thing, just an overly annoying loud device. The fast forward [is loud] as well.Unless your hard of hearing, stay away from this product! I reccomend it to nobody! I hope someone really believes me, it will save them time and frustration.