Toshiba

Toshiba MW24F52 24-Inch TV DVD VCR Combo

3.0 (16 reviews)

A 24-inch all-in-one TV with built-in DVD player and VCR for playing discs and tapes without extra equipment.

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Overview

The Toshiba MW24F52 is a 24-inch combination television that integrates a DVD player and VCR into a single chassis. Designed during an era when multiple media formats coexisted, this unit eliminates the need for separate components and the tangle of cables that comes with them. Users can pop in a DVD, slide in a VHS tape, or watch television — all controlled from one remote and displayed on one screen. The built-in VCR also supports recording, letting users tape broadcasts onto blank VHS cassettes for later viewing.

This combo unit is best appreciated as a practical solution for specific use cases: digitizing or viewing old home videos stored on VHS, enjoying a DVD collection in a secondary room, or setting up simple entertainment in a workshop, garage, or guest room where a modern smart TV would be overkill. The flat-tube 24-inch CRT screen provides a standard-definition picture, and connectivity is limited to USB and traditional analog inputs. While it lacks the resolution and slim profile of contemporary displays, the MW24F52 remains a sought-after unit for anyone who needs reliable, no-fuss playback of physical media formats that modern televisions can no longer accommodate.

Key Features

built in dvd & vcr

JPEG Viewer

USB Input

remote

commercial skip for vcr

Specifications

Brand
Toshiba
Model
MW24F52
Screen Size
24 Inches
Type
Flat TV with DVD and VCR Combo
Connectivity
USB

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Three-in-one design combines TV, DVD player, and VCR into a single unit, saving space and reducing cable clutter
  • Plays VHS tapes directly, which is ideal for viewing legacy home videos and tape collections
  • Built-in VCR recording capability allows taping TV programs onto VHS
  • Simple, unified remote operation for all three functions without switching between devices

👎 Cons

  • CRT design is heavy and bulky compared to modern flat-panel televisions
  • 24-inch screen with standard-definition resolution looks dated next to current HD and 4K displays
  • Lacks HDMI and other modern digital inputs, limiting connectivity with current devices
  • VHS and DVD are legacy formats with declining media availability
  • No built-in digital tuner, so an external converter box is needed for over-the-air digital broadcasts

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The MW24F52 has a built-in DVD player and a built-in VCR, so you can play both formats directly without any additional external devices.
Yes. The built-in VCR can record television programs onto VHS tapes, making it useful for time-shifting broadcasts in the traditional analog manner.
The MW24F52 is a 24-inch CRT-style flat-tube television, not a flat-panel LCD. It uses traditional tube technology with a flat screen surface.
No. This is an older analog television with USB connectivity and standard composite/coaxial inputs. It does not include HDMI or other digital video inputs.