Panasonic have the longest warranties available.
Virgin brand (from Target) (SONY AND SAMSUNG are good picks too)
Magnavox dvd/vcr has the best warranty of 1 year..
Toshiba DVD players are known to have a very good build quality and also come with a long warranty.
It sounds like you have a defective machine. If under warranty, either take it back to the store if the manufacturer supports that procedure or return it to the manufacturer. If out of warranty buy one of a different brand.
All Panasonic DVD drives come with a year warranty with purchase.
Sony is a great brand of DVD player that will play DVD-R's. This brand of player will not only play DVD-R's but it will play them in great quality, unlike other DVD-R players.
The best brand of DVD/VCR combo, in terms of expert reviews, user reviews, and product features, is Sony.
Yes.
Plextor is the best brand.
If you want a basic DVD player by a reputable brand, the Sony DVP-SR200P/B DVD Player, is a great choice.
They all just have a one year warranty.
Sony is a great brand to use and lasts years.