DVD/VCR Combo

Well I have recently purchased this VCR/DVD Combo from radio shack and after I recklessly bought it, I went online to read reviews about since I was curious about it. Well about 80% of the reviews said that it was really crappy and should not buy it. I wanted to return it but I threw away the box (yeah im stupid). Now here is the problem, my mom really needs a vcr player and I bought this one after my old one broke. Should I buy a backup VCR player in case this one breaks? My mom would be really angry if she can not use the VCR player for like 1 day. So should I buy one in case this one breaks?

http://www.radioshack.com/product.a..._name=CTLG_003_003_002_000&product_id=16-3284

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I have that same Samsung combo at my cabin and it's not bad for the money. I have it hooked up to a 36" Sony in 480p format and the picture looks good. Kind of slow when it comes to MP3's but I didn't want to spend much because my cabin has been robbed a few times. If you set on buying a anouther one check out the one JVC makes thats in that price range, my wife has one in her office and it's better than the Samsung IMO.

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I'd just use it and not worry about a backup unit. You can't tell with electronics, whether they will last or not, unless there is obvious physical problems with the unit when you first look at it.