I need suggestions for a new DVD player - what should I get?
03-08-01, 12:11 PM
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The DVD player I've got is crap. I knew that when I got it, but I wanted a DVD player and didn't have a lot of money so I bought it anyway (the cheapest one I could find).
I'm ready to buy a new, better DVD player, but I'm still very limited on funds, so I'm looking at the $179-$229 range. What in that price range is good?
I'm ready to buy a new, better DVD player, but I'm still very limited on funds, so I'm looking at the $179-$229 range. What in that price range is good?
03-08-01, 12:46 PM
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For this price range, check out the Pioneer DV-333 (or the new 343) or the Sony s360. Both are great units. The Pioneer will play CDR discs, so if you need that feature look at it first.
03-11-01, 02:54 PM
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toshiba 5 disc...
if you want to consider the advantages of multi use, i always suggest multidisc players to take the role of both cd player and home theater/DVD. I have a pioneer 3 disc, but would have gone with the toshiba 5 disc if i had known better a year ago. The toshiba has built in DTS/Digital and has all the bells and whistles, plus, with 5 discs, you can load up the cds for parties. You can get the SD3205 for around $299 or the 2 disc SD2150 for around $240. both are great players.
03-12-01, 04:09 PM
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03-12-01, 04:23 PM
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Re: sony
Originally posted by moeron
go with the Sony 360. sony is still offering the $50 rebate until the end of the month. I just got one last week. You can't go wrong
go with the Sony 360. sony is still offering the $50 rebate until the end of the month. I just got one last week. You can't go wrong
03-13-01, 02:10 AM
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I ended up getting the Pioneer DV434. It was an open box piece at $239.96, which was a good price ($60 off). So far I love it (it's handled both of my problem DVDs, and plays CD-r's, and CD Videos as well).
I seriously considered the Sony 360. Looks like a good unit, but I was really happy with my Pioneer Laser Disc player - CDs sounded great played on that unit (better than my previuous CD player sounded) - so I stuck with Pioneer.
I can still take it back if I'm not happy with it, but like I said, so far I love it!
I do appreciate all of the input and advice - it almost makes me wish that I went with the Sony 360. How would you compare the Pioneer 434 to the Sony 360?
[Edited by B5Erik on 03-13-01 at 12:12 AM]
I seriously considered the Sony 360. Looks like a good unit, but I was really happy with my Pioneer Laser Disc player - CDs sounded great played on that unit (better than my previuous CD player sounded) - so I stuck with Pioneer.
I can still take it back if I'm not happy with it, but like I said, so far I love it!
I do appreciate all of the input and advice - it almost makes me wish that I went with the Sony 360. How would you compare the Pioneer 434 to the Sony 360?
[Edited by B5Erik on 03-13-01 at 12:12 AM]
