Need advice on if this is a good code free DVD player. Help appreciated.
05-17-02, 06:16 PM
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Need advice on if this is a good code free DVD player. Help appreciated.
So I have always wanted a region free DVD player but I never wanted to spend the money. A dude I work with, a fellow movie addict, knows I've been looking so he sent me this link to this website for this great deal on what he says is an awesome DVD player w/ everything I would need, he just ordered it & he loves it.
I really know nothing about region free DVD players ( or really any hardware for that matter). The DVD player is the Daewoo DVG-5800 The description sounds awesome, but I'm a little skeptical. Is this a good website to order from? And is this DVD player quality & a good buy? Also once you check out the link, is it worth to just shell out the extra cash & get the Malata DVD-520. What are the pros & cons of these 2 players.
If anyone could check out this link & give me some advice I would be a beyond greatly appreciative.
Here is the link:http://www.lfvw.com/dvd_players.html
I really know nothing about region free DVD players ( or really any hardware for that matter). The DVD player is the Daewoo DVG-5800 The description sounds awesome, but I'm a little skeptical. Is this a good website to order from? And is this DVD player quality & a good buy? Also once you check out the link, is it worth to just shell out the extra cash & get the Malata DVD-520. What are the pros & cons of these 2 players.
If anyone could check out this link & give me some advice I would be a beyond greatly appreciative.
Here is the link:http://www.lfvw.com/dvd_players.html
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You can read input about the Daewoo here. .
Generally, I've heard good quality build versus the Apex units. DVD quality just a tad less than a Toshiba (which are excellent) The MP3 features seem to be well-regarded compared to the competition. You can disable region via the remote, and macrovision via a burned CD-R with the firmware on it (available at nerdout.com )
Long-term concerns? Well, that's the chance you take, but it's cheap enough
If you live near a Sam's Club, you can buy the earlier model 5700 (same features, better profile) for roughly $90. Even if you don't belong to them, goto your local Wal-Mart & buy Wal-Mart gift cards, they're accepted as payment at Sam's Club (who own WM) without being a member. Doubtful?---call up your local Sam's Club to confirm (I did locally to me).
Else---goto Ebay. But buyer beware as always.
Versus the Malata? I've heard the Malata is the best when converting from PAL => NTSC. If this is important to you, maybe the Malata is for you. Otherwise, the Daewoo seems the best deal.
Generally, I've heard good quality build versus the Apex units. DVD quality just a tad less than a Toshiba (which are excellent) The MP3 features seem to be well-regarded compared to the competition. You can disable region via the remote, and macrovision via a burned CD-R with the firmware on it (available at nerdout.com )
Long-term concerns? Well, that's the chance you take, but it's cheap enough
If you live near a Sam's Club, you can buy the earlier model 5700 (same features, better profile) for roughly $90. Even if you don't belong to them, goto your local Wal-Mart & buy Wal-Mart gift cards, they're accepted as payment at Sam's Club (who own WM) without being a member. Doubtful?---call up your local Sam's Club to confirm (I did locally to me).
Else---goto Ebay. But buyer beware as always.
Versus the Malata? I've heard the Malata is the best when converting from PAL => NTSC. If this is important to you, maybe the Malata is for you. Otherwise, the Daewoo seems the best deal.
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