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I received this in my email:

The 8050+ DVD PLAYER!!!
PLAYS ALL DVDS, Mp3's and VCDS.......ALLOWS COPYING OF DVDS!!

To view a picture of the system please click below. http://3519285647/spotlight.gif

For more info or to place an order call:
1-800-659-1991
Special Offer Code: 300, without this code your order can't be processed.
(Toll Free in U.S. Outside of U.S. receive $5.00 phone credit off order price)

Did you know that with 6 different types of DVD disks on the market, not all
players can play all DVDs??
That's right...The low end DVD models in most stores can't play all DVD movies!!

Now, not available in U.S. stores , get a Region Free DVD Player capable
off playing all types of DVDs!! Compare at thousands of dollars!!

The 8050+ DVD,CD MP3 Player .....
REGION FREE ...Play DVDS from all over the world.

The 8050+ DVD,CD MP 3 Player . Comparable to the $1500 DVD players
found in Europe and Asia. Your Price: ONLY $249.95


For more info or to place an order call:
1-800-659-1991
Special Offer Code: 300, without this code your order can't be processed.
(Toll Free in U.S. Outside of U.S. receive $5.00 phone credit off order price)

Bonus:
Free Star Wars Phantom Menace VCD with purchase before Nov 15, 2000.

Copy DVDS to VCR Tapes...With this DVD Player Copy any DVD Movie to VCR tape!
SPECIAL OFFER ! ONLY $249.95 With Warranty! We Ship Anywhere in the World!

For more info or to place an order call:
1-800-659-1991
Special Offer Code: 300, without this code your order can't be processed.
(Toll Free in U.S. Outside of U.S. receive $5.00 phone credit off order price)

ONLY $249.95 with Warranty!

JUST LOOK AT THESE FEATURES!
MACROVISION DISABLED ( allows copying )!!
Dolby\'ae Digital (AC3)/DTS Output Karaoke
MP3 Playback, Screen Saver
2 Microphone Jacks for Karaoke function
Region Free playback capabilities
Supports DVD/CD/MP3/VCD/SVCD/CDR Playback
Also comes with two built in games (Tetris and Othello)
over 100 Sega games and much more!!

For more info or to place an order call:
1-800-659-1991
Special Offer Code: 300, without this code your order can't be processed.
(Toll Free in U.S. Outside of U.S. receive $5.00 phone credit off order price)

Bonus:
Free Star Wars Phantom
Menace VCD with purchase before Nov 15, 2000.

To be removed please call: 1 800-613-1611

What do you all think? Any experiences with this type of player? Is it worth the $$?

Movie_Man

If I received that e-mail, I would delete it and never think twice about it.

Notice also that there is no brand name. I would be very cautious if I were you.

ubasti

I would be extremely cautious. First off it's obvious the person is trying to hide the IP address by using the calculated address of 3519285647.

FYI: You can use this method for any Internet address of w.x.y.z by using the following formula: w(256^3)+x(256^2)+y(256)+z. In this case, the REAL IP address of the server is 209.196.9.143.

When someone does this it is a BIG RED FLAG in my book.

100 Sega games on one DVD...BIG RED FLAG.

Only a phone number...BIG RED FLAG.

No brand name on the player...BIG RED FLAG.

"Click here for more info" does not work...BIG RED FLAG.

A $250 DVD that is "comparable" to $1500 players....BIG RED FLAG.

You get the point...

[This message has been edited by ubasti (edited November 06, 2000).]

electronix_kid

ubasti: could you pls explain more on that IP address ting? how do you get 3519285647 to be 209.196.9.143? or whatever?