No, they are not as good quality. I have gone through several TV and DVD player combos, all of which stopped working within a year. The TV and the separate DVD player I now have has lasted about 10 years.
Yes, there are DVD/VCR combos available for the use in automobiles.
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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.
They will not have good resale value because they are very abundant on the market.
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
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.
Yes, upscaling DVD/VCR combos are available for purchase.
Because the manufacturers are idiots!
Most DVD/VHS combos are now capable of recording VHS content onto DVD.