The reason for the price variation in the Zenith VCR is there were several 
different models.  There was a pretty basic VCR, all the way up to one that had 
stereo output and a higher-end audio circuit.

I don't think there is a talking DVD player.  Part of what renders a DVD more 
inaccessible is the particular menu that the producer puts on it, that is 
independent of the player it is played on.

Steve, K8SP