OT: My boyfriend wants a DVD player for Christmas. Any recommendations?
#5
I've been happy with Sony... suggest getting the same brand as his TV if they can be integrated
together. The Sony DVD with a Sony TV usually can be linked together so when you put the DVD in the TV turns on and switches to the right input stream (DVD). Nice function.
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#6
5 friends have bought Toshiba at my recommendation and have had zero problems...
and absolutely love them.
The zoom feature is exclusive to Toshiba, I think, and is fairly useful when trying to see a license plate or other trivial feature in a movie.
I do not own stock in Toshiba, yada yada yada...
The 1600 is very high on the price/value scale. Unless you NEED progessive scan.
See the DVD faq at the link below if you are interested in really learning about DVD.
Brands to avoid are: Panasonic and JVC. I personally know people that have had build quality problems with these. Otherwise, Sony is also good.<ul><li><a href="http://http:/www.hometheaterforums.com">Home theater Forum</a></li></ul>
The zoom feature is exclusive to Toshiba, I think, and is fairly useful when trying to see a license plate or other trivial feature in a movie.
I do not own stock in Toshiba, yada yada yada...
The 1600 is very high on the price/value scale. Unless you NEED progessive scan.
See the DVD faq at the link below if you are interested in really learning about DVD.
Brands to avoid are: Panasonic and JVC. I personally know people that have had build quality problems with these. Otherwise, Sony is also good.<ul><li><a href="http://http:/www.hometheaterforums.com">Home theater Forum</a></li></ul>
#7
Whats your price range?
I personally would stay away from Sonys due to everything that I bought including a DVD player has had problems. I currently have a Toshiba SD9200 and think that you should try to get a progressive scan dvd player. Also if the person travels a bit consider getting a universal dvd player that can play all regions. There are tons of dvds that are in region 4 that you can't get here in the states.
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#8
On the other hand, I have had nothing but trouble with Sony..
and would never buy another. Didn't learn my lesson with first Sony which broke after a year.
Second broke also- same way- disc drawer won't open to get DVD out.
I have since gone to Pioneer and had trouble trouble at all.
Second broke also- same way- disc drawer won't open to get DVD out.
I have since gone to Pioneer and had trouble trouble at all.
#9
Depends on his monitor to a certain degree.
If it accepts progressive-scan output, then definitely go for that as the visible difference between progressive and interlaced scan is like night and day.
That said, I have a Mitsubishi progressive-scan hooked up to my HTDV and it has been great. My bedroom Trinitron is hooked up to a Sony without progressive scan. I like its remote control and other features better, but it cannot rival the picture quality of the Mitsu.
That said, I have a Mitsubishi progressive-scan hooked up to my HTDV and it has been great. My bedroom Trinitron is hooked up to a Sony without progressive scan. I like its remote control and other features better, but it cannot rival the picture quality of the Mitsu.