Best portable DVD or should I wait?

Buford T Pusser · 04-25-01, 09:30 PM

As they get bigger, yet smaller and cheaper I'm thinking of making the plunge. But should I wait a few months or even a year? Any fortune tellers out there?

I saw the UK edition of Stuff and they were touting the Sharp DV-L80 and for less, the Panasonic DVD-LV75.

Final question: where's the best place to get the best price on these?

Thanks!

Low RG · 04-28-01, 12:08 PM

I purchased the Pioneer Portable DVD player (LC10) approx one year ago for around $950. This same player can now be found for $607 on line. In another year it may get down to around $400?? This player has a 7" screen and is great for trips and at work!
I use the following to find the lowest prices: http://www.pricescan.com

RandyC · 04-28-01, 12:49 PM

I assume you have seen the price of the LV-55/LV-50 from Costco with the two rebates for around $300.

There are better players and bigger screens, but it depends on what your budget is. I use a 14" active matrix screen n my laptop for most portable stuff, but I wanted a small dedicated extra DVD player that has digital outputs and could be hooked to a receiver/TV. The Panasonic LV-55 does that.

And for $300, it's not a bad price for a cheap DVD player anyway.

The longer you wait, the more features or bigger screen you will get for a cheaper price. Just like buying computers. But at some point, the features/price point is worth it to you. I was not willing to pay $1000 for a portable, but when they get near $300...it's worth it to me.

04-25-01, 09:30 PM	#1
Buford T Pusser DVD Talk Hero Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lighten up, Francis! (Funland) Posts: 26,181	As they get bigger, yet smaller and cheaper I'm thinking of making the plunge. But should I wait a few months or even a year? Any fortune tellers out there? I saw the UK edition of Stuff and they were touting the Sharp DV-L80 and for less, the Panasonic DVD-LV75. Final question: where's the best place to get the best price on these? Thanks! __________________ it really bufords my pusser. (wow, that sounds dirty!)- cultshock

04-28-01, 12:08 PM	#2
Low RG DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,299	Hope this helps? I purchased the Pioneer Portable DVD player (LC10) approx one year ago for around $950. This same player can now be found for $607 on line. In another year it may get down to around $400?? This player has a 7" screen and is great for trips and at work! I use the following to find the lowest prices: http://www.pricescan.com __________________ "They figured he was a lazy, time wasting slacker. They were right."

04-28-01, 12:49 PM	#3
RandyC Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: shine on you crazy diamond Posts: 25,999	I assume you have seen the price of the LV-55/LV-50 from Costco with the two rebates for around $300. There are better players and bigger screens, but it depends on what your budget is. I use a 14" active matrix screen n my laptop for most portable stuff, but I wanted a small dedicated extra DVD player that has digital outputs and could be hooked to a receiver/TV. The Panasonic LV-55 does that. And for $300, it's not a bad price for a cheap DVD player anyway. The longer you wait, the more features or bigger screen you will get for a cheaper price. Just like buying computers. But at some point, the features/price point is worth it to you. I was not willing to pay $1000 for a portable, but when they get near $300...it's worth it to me. __________________ Other is a Harsh Mistress.. "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world... Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl." -R. Thompson