Instruct: Classify a given Amazon review as either positive or negative.
Query: beware of apex

Though Apex brand maybe cheaper then the competition, it lacks in quality. This brand has been known to have many problems with durability. I have known many people, myself included, that have owned an Apex dvd, tv, or vcr, and the average lifespan of these products was less than one year. Unless you are looking for something cheap and don't mind the need to get a new one in a few months, i would recommend that you spend a few extra bucks now to get a higher quality brand of electronics. Otherwise you will be spending more in the long run when you have to replace your Apex product. i would very much recommend panasonic products.