Best dvd player for under $200

[Souljahh]

I'm sorry if this thread has been made before. My dad's bday is coming up and I want to get him a dvd player. Since I'm a starving student, I can only get one that is less than 200. I realize these are the crappiest kind but I was just wondering if you guys can give me advice on which is the creme de la creme of the crap. It will be hooked up to a 3 year old 35" trinitron normal tv. No sound system so that's not an issue. Pretty much just want one that doesnt have a lot of bugs. peace.

[JeTmAn]

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/etronicsnet/samdvd611.html

Look at that one, it's cheap. I'm thinking about telling my mom to get it for my dad for Christmas.

-JeTmAn

[Souljahh]

Thanks jetman, any other opinions anyone?

[X]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Souljahh:
Thanks jetman, any other opinions anyone?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It hasn't arrived yet so I haven't tested it, but the Toshiba 1600 is under $180 at Mercata and 20% under that if you're a new customer.

[Souljahh]

kewl thanks X
when you test it, can you reply to this thread, thanks.

[X]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Souljahh:
kewl thanks X
when you test it, can you reply to this thread, thanks.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You got it. About a week.

[anali]

BestBuy.com has free shipping on everything now. It's got the Toshiba 1200 and the Toshiba 1600 at the same price ($199). Which is better, does anyone know? Thanks!

[Achtung]

I'm almost positive the 1600 is better.

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[electronix_kid]

I would vote fro the Toshiba SD1200/1600 HANDS DOWN... Its totally awesome

[diamondboy]

I would go with the Pioneer dv-333. I own one and it has been an enjoyable experience. Its a great player for the price you pay. Pricegrabber.com has it for $216 shipped. Here's the link http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php?masterid=343317

[X]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Souljahh:
kewl thanks X
when you test it, can you reply to this thread, thanks.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well, I got the Toshiba 1600 and only tried out The Fifth Element and a CD so far, but it looks really good. I'm very impressed with the quality of the picture and also the zoom -- much better than my Apex. The picture is comparable to my Sony 650D although the Toshiba does not have picture adjustment, only black level. The fast and slow speeds are really good too. So far it appears to be very much worth the <$150 I paid.

The remote pretty much sucks. Buttons are in weird places and it really has to be pointed right at the player. And the player won't recognize a CD-R copy of a CD -- gives a disc error.

I'm getting a replacement cross-shipped because a couple plastic case supports broke off inside and are rattling around. No effect on performance, but I'd be afraid to put any weight on the case. The package came intact and it was well packed, so it must have come out of the factory that way.

[Souljahh]

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I appreciate the review. I went ahead and got the Toshiba sd2200 a few days ago for 213 shipped. I had to get one since my dad's bday is today(even tho it's not here today but anwyway), thanks for the help guys. Peace.

[BEC]

Oh well, too late.

[This message has been edited by BEC (edited October 26, 2000).]