Top 10 TV Combos

Start with a Panasonic 27" flat picture tube stereo TV, add a 4-head HiFi stereo VCR, and a DVD/CD player (with DVD-R/DVD-RAM/CD-R/RW/MP3 Playback and optical audio output), put it all in one cabinet, and you have a great space-saving one-piece home entertainment system. You gotta check this one out. Great for a second room or group living setting, such as a dorm common room or fraternity house.

The MW24FP1 is a 24-inch flat tube TV with digital comb filter combined with a DVD Player and 4 Head Hi-Fi Stereo VCR. The DVD player offers DVD-Video, DVD-R, CD, CD-R/RW, VCD, WMA, MP3 and JPEG playback. This unit is also equipped with front and rear standard AV inputs as well as audio outputs to connect to a home theater system. For private listening, the MW24FP1 also has a headphone jack. With its modest size and basic features, this unit may be a good option for a small apartment or dorm.

If a 27-inch TV combo is too large for your space, check out this 20-inch stereo TV/DVD/VCR combo from Panasonic. Also included is a flat picture tube, digital comb filter, AV and S-Video inputs, and digital audio outputs for DTS and Dolby Digital DVD soundtracks. This is a very complete package, despite its size. Fits well in a bedroom, larger dorm room or small apartment.

The CXN2085TP is a 20-inch flat tube television combined with a DVD/CD player and HiFi VCR. Other features includem a digital comb filter for smoother-looking images, DVD/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3-CD playback, front and rear AV inputs, digital audio output for access to Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound (if desired), and an internal side-mounted speaker system for those that do not have a home theater system. This is real space saver for small apartments, rooms, or offices.

Great basic 13-inch TV/VCR combo with built-in four head VCR (great for slo-mo and freeze-frame playback on sports recordings). Other features include: Built-in FM/AM alarm clock radio, headphone jack, and remote control. This a great unit for a bedroom, garage, or dorm. A two-head TV/VCR version (no freeze or slo-mo) is available (PV-C1323) at a lower price - see "Related Guide Picks" below.

Wouldn't it be nice if you could have a small TV with built-in DVD player? The MD14FP1 fills the bill. This is a 14-inch stereo TV/DVD combo with high-contrast flat picture tube. The DVD player is fully functional, including digital audio outputs for DTS/Dolby Digital surround sound. With this unit and a small surround system you can have your own mini-home theater in a space as small as Dorm room.

If you have limited space and budget but want a stereo TV and Hifi Stereo VCR, check out the Toshiba MV14FM4. Its 14-inch flat tube delivers a great picture and its four head HiFi Stereo VCR delivers great sound throught the TV's side-mounted stereo speakers. Also included are front mounted AV inputs to connect a camcorder or video game console.

Here is a great TV combo for those on the go. The T09088 features a 9-inch TV and 2-head VCR with AC/DC operation. Also included are front/rear AV inputs, a rear audio/video output, plus two headphone jacks. This is not only a great unit for just watching TV or videos, but, for the video production-minded, can serve as a great video production monitor in the field or video editing monitor at home.

The PV-C923 combines a compact AC/DC 9-inch television with a 2-head VCR that is perfect for those on the go. This unit comes with both a standard AV plug-in and car cord that plugs into your car's cigarette lighter. Also included are both front AV inputs and headphone output. Whether entertaining the kids on long trips, presenting sales or other presentations recorded on tape, or shooting your lastest independent video movie, the PV-C923 may just fill your needs for a compact TV and VCR combo.

Although more expensive than your typical TV/DVD combo, the SD-P5000 is a great example of how style and substance can merge. The SD-P5000 combines a 15-inch LCD TV with 1024x768 resolution display, a built-in TV tuner, and a progressive scan DVD player with DVD/DVD-R/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/WMA/JPEG/VCD playback compatibility. Also included are digital audio output for Dolby Digital/DTS access and two heaphone jacks. The unit can be wall mounted, table mounted, or be used as portable unit.