Because the manufacturers are idiots!
Yes, there are DVD/VCR combos available for the use in automobiles.
Most VCR/DVD combos come with a remote, and can be programmed to work with your TV remote.
Yes, Sony makes several versions of a DVD/VCR combo. These include progressive-scan DVD/VCR combos and DVD recorder/VCR combos. The latter is capable of copying VHS content onto DVD.
Yes, upscaling DVD/VCR combos are available for purchase.
Funai Corporation provides Customer Support for Funai, Symphonic, Sylvania, Emerson, Aventura, Durabrand, Esa, Magnavox, and Misakai brand televisions, VCRs, DVD players, VCR/DVD combos, TV/VCR combos, TV/DVD combos, and TV/DVD/VCR combos. ATI is a partner with Funai.
Yes, you can still purchase new DVD and VCR combos. You can buy them at http://www.amazon.com/Philips-DVD740VR-DVD-VCR-Combo/dp/B00006ANZ7
While they make DVD/VCR combos that will play DVD-R and DVD-RW, there does not appear to be a DVD/VCR combo with a DVD writer available for purchase.
Yes, you can still find DVD/VCR combos. Overstock.com has many for under $100. See http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=dvd%20vcr%20combo&SearchType=Header for more information.
There are upconverting dvd/vcr combos,but they don't upconvert the analog signal of the VCR.
No legal DVD/VCR combo will allow for the duplication of commercial DVDs. This is an infringement of copyright law.
Most VCR/DVD's only have one set of inputs and one set of output, unfortunately.
what is the difference between a vcr & dvd combo with out tuner & one with. as far as recording a show on a vhs tape?