Instruct: Classify the given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: major disappointment

I had no huge expectations for this vcr, given the pricepoint, but I did expect it to run more than 3 hours. Used it once, fine, put a tape in the next day, and no picture. I'll never buy another cheap vcr again. Designwise, both the case and remote were acceptable, but if it doesn't play, they're not much good.