keviinmc

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $112.00 from Ebay

Summary:
i bought this dvd player used based on the reviews on this web site and i will say i am not disappointed at all. the difference b/t this dvd player and my old $100 panasonic is night and day. based on this player, i question whether or not the progressive scan even worked on my old dvd player. picture on p.scan is amazing. also, the sound quality is much, much better as well. also looks pretty cool too. very good buy and would highly recommend

Strengths:
picture and sound quality. setup is very easy.

Weaknesses:
none.

Similar Products Used:
panasonic dvd player that died after a year

roulettedealer3

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Used product for
Less than 1 month

Price Paid:  $150.00 from Ebay

Summary:
I scored a great deal on this one. I bought a 3 month old in the box, missing a remote on Ebay. I was also able to find a brand new remote for $18 on Ebay. The sound and picture are stunning. This is an upgrade from a Sony DVP S530D that has served me well for 3 years. The difference in sound and picture is amazing. I am not able to take advantage of the progressive scan feature yet as my budget and wife won't allow a new TV. But even on my 4 year old WEGA with the componet video it is a stunning difference. Money well spent.

Strengths:
In depth menu options, sleek low profile style, Exceptional picture and audio clarity. Well built solid unit.

Weaknesses:
None yet

Similar Products Used:
Sony DVP S530D,

Price Paid:  $280.00 from Circuit City

Summary:
I dig this player. For one it's big and solid... and it has a sweet minimalistic design. But the main plus is both in sound and video quality. Both of which are the best I've experienced in any DVD player so far. The System: HOME THEATER SYSTEM Sony KF50XBR800 Grand Wega LCD Rear Projector Marantz SR5200 Receiver Harmon Kardon DVD101 DVD Player B&W DM601 S3 Speakers (front) B&W LCR60 S3 Speaker (center) B&W ASW600 (sub) B&W DM600 S3 Speakers (rear) B-Tech BT-606 speaker stands (front) B-Tech BT-608 speaker stands (rear) Monster Video 3 Component Cables Audioquest S-G S-Video cables Audioquest Interconnects Acoustic Research digital coaxial cable Monster bi-wire Monster HTS1000 Surge Guard

Strengths:
Solid performance all around.

Weaknesses:
None that I've encountered yet.

Similar Products Used:
Denon DVD-900, Samsung HD-DVD931

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Price Paid:  $228.00 from J&R

Summary:
This is a very stylish DVD player with a very good picture and sound. The "test" feature is gimmicy but usefull for those without Avia. The unit responds way to slow to the remote for all functions except for direct chapter access (why?). I ended up hitting remote buttons several times thinking it did not get the signal but in fact it was and it just takes a second or two to do the function and pop up the function on the screen. Very frustrating. The players load tray is slower and makes more noise than I'm used to also.

Strengths:
Nice looks, great video and audio. Nice unique features. Great setup menu.

Weaknesses:
Remote is bascic. Unit responds way to slow to commands from remote to be anything but frustrating. Noisey and slow load tray.

Price Paid:  $0.00

Summary:
If you use a high-mid to high end receiver, this player will suite your needs. It has the standard video jacks (S-, component, & composite), as well as the standard audio (composite, coaxial, optical). I bought high end video and audio plugs and this thing sounds like a movie theatre. The first disc I put in just made me smile. I have watched a few movies since that one and have always been impressed with the clarity and the succinct dialogue/music coming from the player. I thought of going with the Pioneer 47ai, but just can't rationalize high end dvd players quite yet. This one is a modest price for a great player...

Strengths:
Progressive Scan, will play DVD R/Ws and Video discs, among standard playability.

Weaknesses:
none found yet. Price may be a bit high for some - unless you find a good deal...

Similar Products Used:
Pioneer products