If you want to learn more about TV DVD combo players I suggest visiting bestbuy.com and contacting Geek Squad. They can give you the pros and cons on different players and also offer advise to getting the best device for the price.
TV DVD combos are readily available. There are many different brands out there. Go to your local big box store to start. There you can easily compare options and prices.
One can find more information about recent DVD releases online by checking with the company DVD Today. They have a lot of information on DVD releases.
You can purchase a combo DVD/VHS player at walmart, as well as http://www.walmart.com. The brand is Samsung, and it will run you about $100. If you want, you can probably find a lower price on Amazon or Ebay.
Yes, it is much more expensive then buying a seperate dvd and vcr.
Someone that is new to DVD technology can find more information about it from Tech News Daily, DVD and Beyond, Pioneer Electronics, EN Gadget and Geeks Computer Help.
You can find out more information on the dvd player 300 on Amazon at http://www.amazon.com/CyberHome-CH-DVD-300S-Progressive-Scan-Player/dp/B0000A0AJH
Sony DVD/VCR Combo Player, SLVD370P
Sylvania makes the DV220SL8 DVD/VCR Combo
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.
Any reputable combo player will be able to hook up to an HD TV.
More information about DVD's for laptops can be found in many places. Most all computer retailers have information about what they offer in the area of DVD's. Most normal DVD's will work in a computer as long as it has a DVD ROM drive.
One of the best places to find LCD TV/DVD combo reviews is on Amazon. Since so many people shop there, many people also leave reviews that can be very helpful.