Most technologies have a life cycle, from the introduction, becoming more common as the technology is accepted and then a decline as it loses popularity. Often the decline is caused by a newer technology that is less expensive or better. The VCR is in decline because it is being replaced with DVD and hard disk video storage. The VCR uses tape to store television content and needs a rotating drum to move recording heads across the tape. The mechanism to place the tape in the right place is complex and prone to failure in domestic decks. The quality of image was rarely as good as the original and it was not uncommon for a tape to be damaged during use. Accessing certain parts of a tape could take several minutes as the tape is wound to the right point. The introduction of the DVD has overcome several of the limitations of the VCR. The number of moving parts is greatly reduced, making them more reliable. Production costs for DVD players are also reduced. Image quality is significantly better than VHS, making it more attractive to users. The costs to produce a disc are far lower than for pre-recorded tapes so content distributors have been keen to move to DVD. In more recent years, recordable DVDs have allowed the VCR to be replaced. Costs for DVD media are a fraction of the cost of blank tapes so consumers can expect better quality for their recordings at a far lower cost. Additionally, hard disk recorders are becoming more common and it is now possible to buy a hard disk recorder for a similar price to a good quality CVR. A hard disk recorder provides high quality recording with instant access to programs and instant program deletion allowing unlimited use of the disk at no cost for the media. In 2009, as this is written, VCRs are almost impossible to buy in major retailers and production has virtually ceased. The decline of new VCR production may reslt in existing decks selling at something of a premium as users with large video tape libraries seek replacements for failing units. Now is a good time to be transferring content from VCR to disc to avoid having an inaccessible library when the VCR has completely disappeared.
You can record from DVD's to VCR's, but only on some players. Toshiba makes a DVD to VCR recorder.
Panasonic makes great DVD/VCR combo players that will integrate well with your home theater.
Sony makes a dual deck dvd/vcr combo but not a dual deck vcr. Other popular brands makes a dual deck vcr system.
vcr out into DVD in, DVD out into tvhd in
Sony DVD/VCR Combo Player, SLVD370P
Buy a new VCR, then use the remote that came with the new VCR to control the new VCR. Also get a DVD player you caveman
The Sony SLV D380P DVD/VCR is inexpensive.
It depends on the reason it is in decline. Consider the auto industry, they have done pretty terrible at handling the decline in fuel supply. It is simply bad business to refuse to innovate to make the product fit the market. Then consider Motorola, there was a point at which the pager was their largest revenue resource, then texting was introduced. It is most important to look at the issue from as many angles as possible. Should the product change, die, or will the market always be there and this is just a rough patch?
Sylvania makes the DV220SL8 DVD/VCR Combo
Many companies make a DVD/VCR combo, like Philips or Sony.
The Toshiba DVD/VCR player and recorder will work with your Tivo, but only in analog.
Well, if you still have VCR i think its about time for you to get DVD player, Any who you can (maybe) get them from Ebay.