Average customer rating:
- DVD -R Media Warning, Upconversion?
- Plays everything
- Pretty Good
- Wow, amazing picture... goofy on-screen menu, oddly-shaped remote.
- great product
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Philips DVP5982 1080p Upscaling DVD Player
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Philips DVP3140 Compact DVD Player
Product Features:
- 1080p Upscaling, increases the picture resolution
- DivX, plays Mpeg4 video downloads from PC
- Progressive Scan
- Plays DVD, DVD-R/+R, CD, CD-R-RW, MP3/WMA, Jpeg picture CD
- Full size 420 mm chassis
ASIN: B000N254LU
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Product Description
Bring your audio and video to life with an excellent HDMI DVD player for your TV. When you use an HDMI port for connectivity with your 1080p capable TV. this Philips DV5982 DVD Player will upconvert an ordinary DVD to appear as if it were native to 1080p. This extremely compact player plays a wide variety of DVD discs as well as DiVX discs. It can also double as a CD player and will even play CD-R discs that have encoded MP3 files. So when you add this component to your home-theater system, it delivers outstanding, versatile audio and video performance. Then there's more! Somewhat unique to DVD players is the inclusion of a USB port at the front of the unit. If you use a USB-equipped media card reader or a USB Flash pocket drive, you can export images from your digital camera or card-based camcorder directly to your player for throughput to your TV. Widescreen ready, this player is an ideal companion for your new widescreen HDTV in your home. DivX Ultra Certified for enhanced playback of DivX videos Plays CD, (S)VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG digital camera photos DivX Certified for standard playback Signal to noise ratio - 90 Distortion and Noise (1kHz) - 65 dB Crosstalk (1kHz) - 70 dB Dynamic Range (1kHz) - 80 dB Frequency response - 30-20000 Hz Playback Media - CD, CD-R/CD-RW, Video CD/SVCD, DVD, DivX, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-Video Compression formats - MPEG1, MPEG2, DivX 3.11, DivX 4.x, DivX 5.x, DivX 6.0, DivX Ultra Playback Media - CD, MP3-CD, MP3-DVD, CD-R/RW, WMA-CD & Audio CD Compression format - Dolby Digital, MP3, PCM & WMA MP3 bit rates - 32 - 320 kbps Playback Media - DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD-R/RW, Picture CD, Kodak Picture CD Picture compression format - JPEG, TIFF Rear Connectivity - Analog audio Left/Right out, Composite video (CVBS) output, HDMI output, Digital coaxial out, Component Video out Progressive Dimensions -
Customer Reviews:
DVD -R Media Warning, Upconversion?.......2007-12-26
I purchased this DVD player to hook up to a new 37" HDTV. I used the up-conversion feature but I didn't see a difference compared to my 7 year old DVD player (which I also hooked up to the HDTV) which was the whole reason I bought this in the first place.
The player will not read any DVD-R's that was burned on cheap DVD-R media (I get an "Unknown" error). I upgraded the firmware, no difference. Why my 7 year old Apex DVD player and my super-cheap Dynex portable DVD players can still read the DVD-R's but this player cannot is beyond me. It does read better quality DVD-R media (Sony for example).
Finally, the DVD tray does feel cheap and the tray does not eject all the way.
I figured I would see a marked improvement buying a better brand name up-converting DVD player compared to my old player but my old player works just as fine (or actually better considering my DVD-R collection is useless with the new player).
Plays everything.......2007-12-24
I have two of these. It plays everything I've ever thrown at it, with the exception of H.264 (mpeg-4) hi-def files. And, if you don't already know you need this capability, then you won't miss it.
It can also be made region-free, and has built-in PAL conversion, so those UK titles you've been eyeing will play on it just fine.
The best thing about it, though, is the USB port on the front. I bought an 8 GB memory stick, and can put movies and entire seasons of television shows on there and it will play them, with no time consuming pre-conversion needed.
All this for hardly any money. Heck, they're practically giving it away!
Pretty Good.......2007-12-22
The reason I only gave it 4 stars is because it is so SLOOOOW in opening up the tray, why that is, I have no idea.
But the quality of the movies on the TV screen are considerably better than a regular DVD player, I have others that I can compare them with.
About 98% of all the DVD's I play in this machine is ones I have burned myself and so far have only had one that it will not play correctly. Have another Phillips player that the same DVD would not play in, but the computer plays it perfectly, go figure.
But if you don't mind being more than normal patient in waiting to load the player, then this one so far for me has been very good. I've had it for nearly a year now and no problems of any kind.
Wow, amazing picture... goofy on-screen menu, oddly-shaped remote........2007-12-22
The set-up: This DVD player is hooked up to a Syntax Olevia LT32HVM 32" HD-Ready Flat-Panel LCD TV by an HDMI-to-DVI cable and coax (for digital audio to my Sony 5.1) It is controlled by a Logitech Harmony 688 Universal Remote Control (Black).
I was a little worried that up-conversion would not work being that my TV does not have HDMI and that converting it to DVI would negate the conversion. Well, if it does, I don't notice. The picture I see -- after fiddling with the "setup" menu for the DVD player -- is amazing. This unit replaced my Philips DVP642, and I can really see the difference in the video. I am running my up-conversion at 1080i, with the color settings at "standard."
The remote is a bit on the odd side. I know that all the remotes look the same and maybe Philips wanted to be different, but what's with the white top and wedge-like feel? It looks as though it belongs with a different unit altogether. The buttons are a bit slower to respond than my DVP642, but not by much.
Using this with my Logitech Harmony 688: I noticed that the new DVD player plugged in and worked in place of my old one without any changes having to be made to the 688. Sweet! One less hassle.
It plays Taiyo Yuden DVD-R (8x) and Verbatim DVD+R DL discs just fine. It also remembers where you left off from the last movie. I put in a disc, played it, took it out, played another and then put the first disc back in and it remembered where I left off. You also have the on-screen option (about 3 seconds) to start from the begining.
The on-screen menu for 'setup' is huge, blocky and reminds me of old, old Windows programs. Plus, the color management option is completely useless since you cannot see the screen while you change the options becuase the menu blocks the whole screen. You have to make changes on your TV or keep going back and forth between the screen and menu. Lame. But you do get lots of options on the menu, if you are into fine-tuning the DVD player's video and audio and TV setup.
Hooked up the HDMI-to-DVI cable and coax audio and both audio and video worked right out of the box -- didn't need to play with the setup menu. Some DVD players seem to need a bit of setup menu fiddling for certain configurations.
I did notice that if I chose the wrong resolution (i.e. 1080p) for my TV, it turned the screen blue and basically locked me out of seeing anything. I had to turn the unit off and back on in order for it to reset.
My player came with firmware 37.07.32.40, and when I updated it to 37.07.32.43 it fixed the "set losing resolution setting upon standby." See Philips website for details on upgrading your player. You'll need a CD-R to get the 2 files to the DVD player.
Overall, it is an amazing DVD player. Hero and LoTR look amazing. Now I just need an HDMI TV.
great product.......2007-12-20
Philips DVP5982 1080p Upscaling DVD Player
great produt at this price,its highly recommdede.
Average customer rating:
- Could not get it to work
- Simple, clean, works great!
- just received, just one con
- Door open problems, etc
- Very very price effective
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Philips DVP3140 Compact DVD Player
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Product Features:
- DivX, plays Mpeg4 video downloads from PC
- Progressive Scan
- Plays DVD, DVD-R/+R, CD, CD-R-RW, MP3/WMA, Jpeg picture CD
- Compact size 360 mm width
ASIN: B000N23JL2
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Product Description
Your dream player with flawless, true-to-life picture quality and the ability to play virtually any disc! The Philips DVD player delivers your movies and music entertainment experience.PRODUCT FEATURES:12-bit/108MHz video processing for sharp, natural images;192kHz/24 bit audio DAC enhances analog sound input;High quality outputs for analog and digital audio;Progressive Scan component video for optimized image quality;Plays CD, (S)VCD, DVD, DVD+R/RW, DVD-R/RW;DivX for standard playback of all DivX media files;Plays DivX, MP3, WMA and JPEG digital camera photos;Ultra-slim design that fits anywhere.
Customer Reviews:
Could not get it to work.......2007-12-12
Maybe it is just me, but I could not get a DVD to play on this. I set it up per the instructions on a TV with built-in VHS player (is this the problem?)
Although the DVD player indicated it was running, the TV picture stayed on the selected local TV channel.
Also, the DVD door opens only with some manual (ie fingers) maneuvering; the button to open/close does not work smoothly.
Maybe this would work on another set. Anyway, I am willing to try again if anyone has a good suggestion. I assumed that it would play a region 1 DVD, and that it is not set to something else.
Simple, clean, works great!.......2007-12-12
This was purchased to replace our previous expensive DVD player that was a disaster. So we purposely chose a "cheap" player this time. I didn't want to waste money on another expensive piece of junk. (Our previous model was a different brand.)
Amazingly this one has turned out to be great. It is about as simple as it gets. And very inexpensive. It also plays everything we put in it. Audio CD's, MP3's, DVD, video CD's, etc... Not a lot of bells and whistles but does the basics without flaw. And in the end, when you pop in a DVD, what you really want to do is watch the movie, right? This machine will take care of that job just fine thank you. Inexpensive, reliable, plays virtually everything. What more could you ask for?
just received, just one con.......2007-12-11
The remote control doesnt have a eject button. so u have to go to the dvd player, press the button and then put the disk in and then push the button on the machine again. it is a con, and i hope philips will fix it for their future models based on this prototype. overall, good quality, nice looking metallic color. i like it.
Door open problems, etc.......2007-12-10
umm, great basic player..i have the 5960 atm, and i like it much better, hdmi, etc...but if you want to open the door of the player with the remote..just hold the stop button for like 5 seconds
Very very price effective.......2007-12-10
What a nice find. It is easily made multi region (see other reviews). The DVD tray can be controlled with the remote, also. To open or close the DVD tray with the remote, hold down the STOP button for 3 or 4 seconds. This player is a very good bargain when you can find it in the $30 range. Progressive scan is a great feature. It's cheap and it works.
Product Description
Progressive Scan DVD Player / Compatible to NTSC&PAL System / Plays DVD, MP3, CD, CD-R, CD-RW Disks / Various audio and video connects Zoom Operation Parental Lock Control Convenient On Screen Display 110-220 Automatic Power Adjustable Input Dolby Digital Audio Coaxial Digital Audio Out Analog Audio Output Component Video Out (Progressive Scan) RCA Video Out S-Video Out FCC Approved&UL Listed FDA Approved
Amazon.com Product Description
Forget thinking outside the box--now you can stop worrying about the box altogether. Coby's DVD-224 is about the size of a hardcover book, so whether you're ferrying the player between the kitchen and the bedroom or hooking it up for periodic use by the kids, the DVD-224's small size permits enjoyment of DVD programs and music CDs in just about any room you want. While not portable in the traditional sense--the unit has no screen and requires AC power--the DVD-224 is much easier to move around, set-up, and use than a traditional component DVD player.
It handles not only your DVD-Videos (both NTSC- and PAL-formatted discs, depending on your TV), but it plays your music, too--everything from standard CDs to home-burned CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and MP3-encoded CDs. Further, you can load a disc brimming with digital photos for custom slide shows in the comfort of your home theater.
An onscreen display simplifies setup and operation, and the unit comes with a compact, full-function remote control. Other features include parental controls (with PIN lock), frame-by-frame slow motion, picture zoom (2x, 4x), and multiple-angle viewing (with applicable discs).
Like to travel? The DVD-224 won't hog space in your bag, and an auto-switching universal power supply handles inputs from AC 110 to 220 volts (50/60 Hz) for use in most countries. Accordingly, the unit's onscreen display offers a choice of 5 setup languages: English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian.
A composite-video output ensures compatibility with nearly any television and many newer computer monitors. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's digital-audio outputs (choose from either optical or coaxial) for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver. A set of standard left/right RCA analog outputs simplifies hookup with traditional integrated amplifiers and most televisions.
What's in the Box
DVD player, remote control, remote batteries, a user's manual, and a stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable.
Customer Reviews:
Coby DVD-224ss Compact DVD Player Review.......2007-12-25
Bearing in mind this is a very cheap product, I have found it works very well indeed with excellent picture clarity
NON-REGIONAL PLAYING: One of the reasons for buying this product is the fact that it claims to be able to play non-regional DVDs.
However, the manufacturer's manual's instructions for making the player non-regional did nothing but show an error message.
I emailed the manufacturer, received an email back requesting the error message I received when I tried to program it for non-regional playing. I emailed back the information they requested and never heard from them.
I did not follow up because I went back into the Amazon site and hunted around for reviews and to hopefully find some feedback on the non-regional playing aspect of this DVD player.
Several reviewers gave instructions for programming the DVD to be non-regional; some worked for some people, but did not work for others; however one of the reviewers' instructions worked for my DVD player, and now I can play any DVD without having to reprogram it at all.
I am very grateful to the reviewers who took their time to impart and share their experiences for the benefit of all of us.
So, I am very satisfied with my purchase - Even if the DVD only lasts a year and then quits, for the price paid, it certainly would have been a worthwhile purchase - But, who knows, it may continue playing for a long, long time.
Awful quality, but cheap and plays other regions.......2007-12-24
I bought this player because I needed something that could play my region 5 DVD's. It did play the region 5 DVD's, but didn't play home-burnt ones and broke all together after 1 year (started making strange noises a couple of months before it broke). It just stopped in the middle of a new region-1 movie and started clicking. I turned it off, then tried turning it on after a few weeks, and it played half a movie (a different one) and then stopped again. When I first got it, took it out of the box and started setting up, my first thought was that this thing will not last very long - it just looked so cheap and of poor quality. A huge pro is that it is so cheap and you can buy a new one every year. However, it would be nice to pay 30 bucks and not have to throw the thing away after a year, so I'm looking into a Philips DVP 5140.
Coby DVD-224ss Compact DVD Player.......2007-12-23
I purchased the Coby DVD-224ss Compact DVD Player because some of the DVD's I purchased overseas would not play on my old Panasonic. The unit was functional right out of the box. No adjustments were needed. All the DVD's that I bought overseas are now playable. This is an excellent unit for the price.
Bought 2, neither worked.......2007-12-23
Bought 2 bec of the price, neither worked. What I can say? I knew it was cheap.
Delivered as promised!.......2007-12-22
Inexpensive and exactly what I wanted for my kids -- It's not worth spending a lot of money on something that will be obsolete with all the advances in technology and these will be perfect for their rooms while they watch their DVDs.
Product Description
Enjoy improved video and audio performance from your DVD collection with the DVP-NS77H/B upscaling DVD player featuring HDMI output. Enjoy upscaled 720p/1080i/1080p DVD video through HDMI output with Precision Cinema Progressive technology. One convenient HDMI cable delivers upscaled DVD video and digital audio, making complicated cable connections a thing of the past. For added convenience, BRAVIA Theatre Sync enables one-touch operation of the DVP-NS77H/B player and compatible with Sony TV's and components. It's a definite plus for any home-theater A/V system. 192 KHz / 16 bit Audio DAC / 96 kHz / 24 bit Digital Output Multi-Disc Resume - 6 discs A/V Sync - Allows for the alignment of the audio track to match the video HDMI Output with 720p 1080i and upconversion of DVD Media for play on a 1080p HDTV screen DVD (VR Mode) Playback (with CPRM) DVD Playback BRAVIA Theatre Sync - With the touch of a button operations that took several steps have been reduced to one Precision Cinema Progressive Technology 2 Precision Drive 3 System MP3 Playback on CD Power Requirements - AC 120V, 60Hz Remote Control Coaxial Audio Digital Output(s)1 (Rear); RCA Audio Output(s) 1 (Rear); S-Video Output(s) 1 (Rear); Composite Video Output(s) 1 (Rear); Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) 1 (Rear); Optical Audio Output(s) 1 (Rear); HDMI Connection Output(s)1 (Rear) Dolby Digital Decoding CD Playback - CD, CD - R, CD - RW DVD-R DL (Video Mode) Read Compatibility; DVD+R DL Read Compatibility; DVD+R Read Compatibility; DVD+RW Read Compatibility; DVD - R Read Compatibility; DVD - RW (VR Mode) Read Compatibility (with CPRM); DVD - RW Read Compatibility On Screen Display Dimensions (Approx) W X H X D - 17 x 1 9/13 x 8 5/16 Sony USA Limited Warranty - 1 Year Parts / 90 Days Labor
Customer Reviews:
Plays like it should.......2007-12-25
I've only had it for one weekend, but I am happy with it, and have become familiar with all of the features. Learning curve on all of the setup options aren't too tough to figure out with the good printed manual.
I love the thin profile. It is only about 2" tall. Looks sharp and doesn't take up too much space in my crowded audio pier.
It does what it was made to do: it plays DVDs well. Picture is sharp on my 106" projection screen. As good or better than other players I've owned. Color is good and image is sharp and bright. Like other reviews have stated, it is a bit slow to load.
It is nice to have the option to use HDMI, especially since the player will output the 5.1 digital signal through the HDMI cable along with the video signal. Fewer wires are always good. Buy a cheap HDMI cable at amazon along with the unit rather than going to a store. HDMI cables are very overpriced at most brick and mortar stores (a decent cable should not be over ~$15). HDMI is full digital, not analog, so a signal is a signal. Monster cables don't matter with digital signals.
The player comes with the useless triple RCA yellow-red-white composite cable that is good only for very poor quality video. You will need to buy a good quality component cable or an HDMI cable.
I can't speak to the up-scaling because I'm using it with my 480p theatre projector. I didn't try it with my HD monitor. Honestly I can't imagine why it would be any better than letting the monitor/television upscale it for you. HD monitors upscale 480p signals fine.
The one thing I don't like is the same thing I don't like about every player I've ever owned. When DVDs end they return to the menu and repeat forever, while the motor continues to spin the disc. You only have to turn off the monitor and amplifier to make the mistake of allowing the thing to run for hours/days looping the menu over and over. Why manufacturers can't make machines that will shut down after a few repeats of the menu is beyond me (or allow the menu to exist in a small RAM chip where it doesn't have to spin the disc infinitely). This is how my last two players died. Make sure it is really off or it will die in no time.
A good player. Not a great value at $90, but not terrible. You can get a nearly identical Sony player without HDMI for $20-$30 less. Decide whether HDMI connectivity is worth $25 before you go with this one.
Good for now.......2007-12-24
This DVD player is a good value and has the HDMI jack which goes well with my Sony Bravia. I will wait to see who wins the DVD HD format (Blue Ray or HD/DVD) & then upgrade.
Great DVD player for the price.......2007-12-24
This is a great little DVD player that will upconvert (HDMI cable required) all by itself. It works very well with my harmony remote too. The best part is that it offers fiber-optic output for audio.. so for the first time I am getting true 5.1 surround instead of the onkyo make believe kind. The remote is a run of the mill sony device that hasnt been updated in about a decade. I dont use it (get a harmony, they are AWESOME)!
Why not 5 stars? its a bit on the slow side and the automatic resume function is not as easy to use as you might think. I dont expect (and I wouldnt use them..) cables to come with anything like this, so no points lost for that issue.
All in all, I like it and I would buy it again
Good functionalty, except for very poor controls.......2007-12-22
Like many components made nowadays, this unit is handsome, but not very functional in design. The controls are hidden, and are black, just like the entire front. The tiny symbols on the keys are invisible unless the room is well lighted and the viewer is very close, and the user must be above the level of the player to read the symbols, because they are only on the upward-facing surfaces.
In the dark, nothing at all is operable. There are not even any distinctive parts which one could feel by touch. So, all in all, this control set-up must have been designed by modern artists (as of the 1960s), not by engineers with any practical sense; and I guess that alternative designs were never tried out in practice.
There is a remote control (yes, another remote control to clutter your room), but it also does not work in the dark without a flashlight.
I guess that Sony should not be singled out for these failings, because most modern entertainment equipment is similarly designed to look good, but be impossible to use under normal operating conditions (i.e., in a darkened room). Ultimately, I guess that we tasteless and impractical customers are to blame.
This unit does play, and seems to work well. Once you get it going, you can then turn down the lights and watch, but be prepared to get up and run around turning on the lights if you wish to operate the controls.
A Great Value for an Upconverting DVD Player.......2007-12-21
I have the HDMI output from this upconverting DVD player connected to my Panasonic TH-50PX77U 720p Plasma HDTV. Outstanding picture quality from regular DVDs. The Sony works great, has some nice features, and you can't beat the price.
Product Description
HDMI and HDMI CEC / Plays BD to 1920x1080 / Upconverts DVD to 1080p / Selectable 60 and 24 frame per second / Dolby True HD and DTS HD
From the Manufacturer
Samsung's BD-P1400 is a perfect centerpiece to your media environment, providing the features you need for a fulfilling entertainment experience. Advanced Blu-ray playback technology gives you crisp, clear images, while added picture quality adjustment lets you set sharpness and noise reduction to your liking. HDMI v1.3 lets you experience richer colors. Dolby® Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD compatibility completes the HD experience.
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CD and DVD Compatible
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Samsung's Blu-ray Disc Player offers state of the art viewing with CD and DVD playback compatibility. Even as you take advantage of the latest video and audio advances, you can still enjoy all your existing media content. |
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1080p with 24Hz Output
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View scenes as they were meant to be seen. The Blu-ray movie title's original source (1080p/24Hz) output means you'll enjoy the film picture quality. |
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Seamlessly Connect Your Digital Devices
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With High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™ version 1.3), a single cable transfers the full power of the Blu-ray Disc Player's high-definition video and audio signal to your HDTV and other digital devices. Version 1.3, standard in the BD-P1400, transfers deeper color and higher resolution, and handles the new, compressed audio formats. Another plus: Your room is freed from the unsightly tangle of multiple cords and cables. | |
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Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby True HD
Immerse yourself in sound. The BD-P1400 supports the new Dolby Digital Plus Audio format — the next generation in sound. It also supports uncompressed PCM Audio and Legacy dts 5.1 Dolby Digital. Dolby TrueHD is Dolby's next-generation lossless technology developed for high-definition disc-based media. Dolby TrueHD delivers tantalizing sound that is bit-for-bit identical to the studio master,* unlocking the true high-definition entertainment experience on next-generation discs. |
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Anynet + Ready TV
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You're in full command with the BD-P1400. Anynet+ delivers streamlined, one-touch control over all your Anynet compatible connected devices such as the TV, AV Receiver, and Home Theater. You can operate all of them with a single remote control that enables commands to be passed among devices within the system. A true "plug and play" product, it comes with a Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature that lets you operate Samsung HDMI products with a single remote control. |
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One Remote
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Trust Samsung to make home entertainment a seamless and exhilarating experience. Thanks to High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) with Consumer Electronic Control (CEC), just a click of a single remote control accesses any digital device in your SAMSUNG home entertainment system., and laptops. HDMI is the best performing interface for displaying an HD source on an HDTV. | |
Customer Reviews:
Beware - don't buy.......2007-12-26
Do not buy a Samsung Player. We bought one, had to upgrade it to see 'Rise of the silver surfer' and it broke. So right now we have a player that has a Blu-Ray disc stuck in it and the only thing it ever does is greeting us with 'Hello' on its display when powering on and saying 'goodbye' when powering off. We tried to got support but unfortunately all they said is, that it is all our fault. Actually we have been accused very badly for doing something illegal. We got the feeling that they would have loved to put us in prison for trying an upgrade....
Nice player with stunning picture and sound still needs to have some kinks worked out (probably with further firmware updates).......2007-12-26
The Samsung 1400 has become one of the popular selling Blu-ray devices because of price and the general quality of the picture for the device. Overall, this unit is a good, solid performer but it does have its drawbacks and some of the firmware fixes that Samsung has posted lately haven't completely eliminated some of the problems. I wanted a secondary player that was relatively inexpensive, easy to use and could play most of my discs whether they be audio or video. The Samsung 1400 lives up to that need delivering a stunning picture and audio. I'd give the unit 3 1/2 stars and will reserve the right to upgrade (or downgrade)the ranking based on the firmware updates that come through. The price is certainly right for this unit and if you are just diving into Blu-ray this is a solid little performer that has some issues you should be aware.
The picture is truly stunning in both 1080i and 1080p. The picture can be adjusted to a variety of settings depending on what you prefer. The remote is clear and easy to use and any adjustments you want to make to the player are also petty easy to do as well. Audio sounds terrific and there are jacks in the back for 5.1, 2.0, an HMDI cord is included as well. The True HD sound comes across with remarkable clarity as well. The 1400 played DVD-R's, DVD-RW's, CD's, DVD's and Blu-rays with equal ease and did a stellar job with all of these formats. It does take a bit for the 1400 to start the movie but once it does the operation was pretty smooth and quick.
There is also a internet jack in the back for firmware upgrades something that some other models (including the Sony model currently nearest in price and comparable features)doesn't have which means you should be able to upgrade as needed should you have any problems.
There are a few negatives that consumers should be aware of as well. I haven't had any problems with jitter (unlike some folks here)but even after the firmware update (as of 12/24/07)I still do have occasional problems with audio/video synching (where you have lip flap because the lips don't match the audio). Usually this is pretty easily corrected (I push stop and then push start again) but it shouldn't continue to be a problem AFTER the firmware upgrade. I'm hoping that Samsung will have this issue fixed fairly soon. It's only happened on two discs ("Ghostrider" and "Star Trek: The Original Series" when I wanted to watch the non-HD-DVD side of the disc on this player)so far but it is annoying. It's not an isolated problem related just to the 1400 as it has happened with other players (and HD-DVD players as well)but it wasn't a problem that I ever experienced with a DVD player. Keep in mind, however, that any Blu-ray or HD-DVD player has more in common with a computer hard drive than it does with a DVD player). It's a minor annoyance but, again, something that shouldn't be occurring on even an irregular basis.
The booklet that Samsung has included reminds me of a poorly edited Reaader's Digest version of a novel--you get something of the story but miss the significance because so much is missing from the story. For example, when I had problems updating the firmware, there wasn't enough information to help me problem solve the issue. I figured it out on my own just fine but it could have been resolved much more quickly if there were more information on how to deal with firmware issues.
The update for the firmware took about 30 minutes from the moment it began downloading the changes until it asked me if I wanted to update the firmware. I suspect that most of that had more to do with internet traffic than with the firmware update itself (or at least I hope so). When I did have questions for Samsung and elected to call them vs. accessing them via their website, I couldn't get through at all. It seems to me that it would behoove Samsung to have more information with easier access outside of going to their website and struggling through the large variety of options.
Overall, this is a solid performer that has its quirks. I say quirks because most of the minor problems can be fixed up with competent updates to the website for download. I like the ease of use and the image/sound quality beat out the Sony that I used for comparison. Also, it had some nice bells and whistles missing from the Sony (for example the internet port in the back for updates). I'm pleased with the performance so far although I would like to see the firmware issue with synching audio/video (a big issue for me)be resolved asap.
Sending it back to Amazon.......2007-12-25
I don't think this is the worst Blu-ray/DVD player, but I have experienced inexcusable problems during playback in which a player of this price range just shouldn't have. Every five to ten minutes, the frame rate would unexpectedly slow down for a second or two, causing the video to become very jittery. It also had a really hard time playing back a slightly scratched Blu-ray disc from Netflix. When I tried the disc on my Playstation 3, none of the playback problems were apparent.
The Samsung BD-1400 definitely needs to go back into the oven for a while longer because it's just not done yet. Hopefully a software update will be issued soon to address the technical problems this player has. I advise any potential buyer to be aware this player is not going to offer 100% trouble free performance. For the price and value, I would still recommend the Playstation 3. It offers better Blu-ray playback, as well as future proof updates to upcoming Blu-ray software profiles.
AWESOME BLU-RAY PLAYER.......2007-12-24
I just can't believe the picture this baby puts on. I have tries several players including the Sony. Samsung is clearly the winner of the Blu-Ray war..
samsung bdp-1400 blu ray player.......2007-12-21
this is a excellent blu ray and i am very happy with my purchase, i recommend this player to everyone ,little slow to load but the price is great.
Product Description
Philips DVP5140 Progressive Scan DVD Player, can play CD-R/W, DivX, DVD, DVD+R/W, DVD-R/W DVD-Video, MP3, MPEG4, Picture CDs, VCD, and SVCD. That's right, all of this in one small package for an incredibly reasonable price. All while delivering quality picture and audio performance. Component video output lets you connect this DVD player to your high-end home television set to optimize viewing quality.
From the Manufacturer
192KHz sampling enables you to have an accurate representation of the original sound curves. Together with a 24-bit resolution, more information is captured from the original analogue sound wave form, giving a much richer audio reproduction.
Multi-format playability allows you to play most disc formats for maximum disc compatibility and listening pleasure.
12-bit Video DAC is a superior Digital-to-Analogue-Converter that preserves every detail of the authentic picture quality. It shows subtle shades and smoother graduation of colors, resulting in a more vibrant and natural picture. The limitation of the usual 10bit DAC become in particular apparent while using large screens and projectors.
The attractive enclosure has a very low profile.
DivX Ultra combines DivX playback with great features like integrated subtitles, multiple audio languages, multiple tracks and menus into one convenient file format.
Multi-format playability allows you to play most disc formats for maximum disc compatibility and viewing pleasure.
Picture CD is a CD-R or CD-RW disc on which you can store your MP3 and digital pictures. When inserting a Picture CD in the DVD player, a screen menu will pop up, showing your JPEG's and/or MP3 files on the disc. Just select the music and pictures files you wish to enjoy and press play or OK. You can watch your pictures on TV with your music playing simultaneously.
Progressive Scan doubles the vertical resolution of the image resulting in a noticeably sharper picture. Instead of sending a field comprising the odd lines to the screen first, followed by the field with the even lines, both fields are written at one time. A full image is created instantaneously, using the maximum resolution. At such a speed, your eye perceives a sharper picture with no line structure.
Other standard features include:
- 192kHz/24-bit audio DAC delivers high-quality audio.
- 12-bit/ 108Mhz video DAC for sharp image with natural colors.
- Ultra-slim design.
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Customer Reviews:
Great DVD player.......2007-12-25
We purchased this DVD player to watch DivX/XVid videos. So far its played everything we've tried with excellent quality. The zoom feature is very cool (our last 2 DVD players did not have it). Very basic features but you can't go wrong for the price!
Phillips DVD--Good.......2007-12-18
It's just a good, straightforward DVD player. I can't attest to longevity since I just got it, but I've had other Phillips products that have lasted long and well.
Finally, one that WORKS!.......2007-12-15
I have gone through 3 DVD players - Pioneer, Toshiba, and JVC (and all of them were more expensive) - all of them would quit in middle of DVD's. it didn't matter if the DVD was new or old, no rhyme or reason. So far, (I have had this for 3 weeks and played about a dozen new and old dvd's) it hasn't quit one time!!! It is very small in height, disappears on the shelf. No problems, no surprises (except that it works). The remote is small so keep it in an assigned place!!!
GREAT PRODUCT.......2007-12-15
HAVEN'T ACTUALLY HAD A CHANCE TO PLAY REGION 2 DVD ON IT YET, BUT FROM WHAT I HAVE PLAYED, IT IS A GREAT DVD PLAYER.
Faulty electrical system.......2007-12-13
It worked well for exactly a week. One minute it was fine, and the next minute it wouldn't turn on. The only way I could get it to turn on after that was to hold the unit upside down!
Product Description
The DVP-NS57P/S DVD player features Precision Cinema Progressive technology, providing sharper images for a better viewing experience. Unlike other DVD players that detect image changes at the Scan line level-Sony's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the Pixel level. This results in images closer to the original source data, because separate, optimized algorithms are used to handle the differing Pixel behavior. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are free from motion artifacts. Sony's Precision Drive III mechanism is also included, which helps maximize the performance of DVD collections by reading data even on some physically "warped" discs. Other benefits include fast/slow playback with sound, and custom parental control.
Customer Reviews:
great base model DVD player.......2007-12-24
for the money a great little unit. i replaced a $400 unit that was 10 years old and this one is better.
Nice, very Nice.......2007-12-24
Sony delivers it again. Simply amazing product from sony. No complaints whatsoever. Great for the price.
User friendly and inyuitive.......2007-12-18
Sony DVP-NS57P/S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver
I purchased this for my elderly parents. It needed to be straight forward to use and easy to master. It was both! They were able to use it with a one time run through and a couple of reminders without difficulty. The remote is user friendly and intuitive. The quality was also excellent. There are many players on the market. This one fulfilled all of my expectations.
Does what it should.......2007-12-01
The Sony DVD player is great. It performs flawlessly, simple to use and does not freeze on some DVDs as my old one did (also a sony). The price is right-can't see where you can go wrong if you want a straight forward player.
Wonderful Product.......2007-11-30
Very slim DVD player that really does read every disc we stick in it - even those that our previous DVD player would not.
Product Description
Philips HDMI DVD Player - This home DVD player is a great way to get the most out of your current DVD movies. It features video upscaling, which boosts the video quality of your movies for high-definition displays. This higher definition signal can be passed digitally to your HDTV via the HDMI port. HDMI also offers you audio transmission via the same cable, giving you an easy one-cable connection to your TV or receiver. Picture CD Playback - with JPEG pictures Picture Enhancement - flip photos, rotate, zoom, slideshow with MP3 playback NTSC & PAL Playback (PAL playback requires a TV that also supports the PAL format) Aspect Ratio - 4 - 3, 16 - 9 Dolby Digital USB Port Ports - RCA Composite Out, HDMI Out, Digital Coaxial Out, Component Video Out Parental Control & Child Lock
Customer Reviews:
good deal.......2007-12-25
this product works well, DivX movies look good, but not as good as a normal dvd. I like the USB port, but it won't read a NTFS formated drive, only Fat 32 I think.
Upscaling doesn't work with component output.......2007-12-25
It's unclear in the description, but this DVD player *only* supports HD-upscaling using HDMI, not component cables (which many HDTVs depend on for HD signals). Just FYI.
Other than that, it seems to be good. I barely noticed any difference between 1080i (upscaled) and 480p (normal), but the quality's good either way.
DivX also works just fine, but there's definitely no post-processing (image enhancement); it's all "as is".
DVD Player review - not so great.......2007-12-24
There's a red line that goes through the screen when using this DVD player - it is pretty bad, and I wouldn't recommend getting it.
Its difficult to pay attention to the movies when you see this red line going through the screen...
Yet To See.......2007-12-21
This is perhaps the 11th or 12th DVD players that I have purchased. Each player lasts an average of about 2 years. This is the first Philips player I bought because I had good experience on other Philips brand electronics.
The player operates very quietly and offers good output quality. Its durability is yet to be proved by time.
However, this unit surely lacks of certain useful functions:
(1) It does not have play resumption. Once the "stop" button is pressed, the player returns to the beginning of the disk;
(2) The unit has no fast forward;
(3) I have players in three different rooms and I have a habit to turn off the player completely for energy conservation, even though it means very little. This unit only allows "play" and "standby" unless it is unplugged.
For the price and the easiness of setting to all region operation, it is a worthy buy!
ok for the price.......2007-12-17
I have been using it for one month. Does the job. The quality of the unit exterior seems very flimsy.
Average customer rating:
- little better than regular DVD player
- Excellent For the price.
- Nice little player
- seems pretty good !!
- Excellent for SACD, so-so for video
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OPPO DV-980H 1080p Up-Converting Universal DVD Player with HDMI and 7.1CH Audio
Manufacturer: OPPO Digital
ProductGroup: CE
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Product Features:
- High definition up-conversion up to 1080p Full HD resolution from standard DVD video discs. 480i/480p/720p/1080i also supported over HDMI
- Outstanding audio performance with 7.1-channel output and Dolby Digital Surround EX decoding
- Multiple playback formats, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD with DSD, Audio CDs, HDCD, WMA, DivX and more
- High resolution picture slide show (HD-JPEG); USB 2.0 interface for video, picture and music playback
- Connections include HDMI, Component, Composite, S-Video, 7.1CH, 5.1CH, Stereo, Coaxial, Optical. Includes an HDMI cable
ASIN: B000UIA6YM
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Product Description
Prepare to be impressed by the OPPO DV-980H universal DVD player. Continuing the OPPO tradition of exceptional audio/video performance and great value, the DV-980H delivers a stunning picture and immersing sound for today's home theaters. Advanced video upconversion technology brings standard definition DVDs to life with 1080p "Full HD" clarity. Precision rendering from Super Audio CD, DVD-Audio, HDCD and regular CD creates enveloping acoustics with high fidelity. Complemented with 7.1-channel surround audio, high-resolution picture slide show and a convenient USB 2.0 port, the DV-980H helps you rediscover the treasures in your home theater.
Customer Reviews:
little better than regular DVD player.......2007-12-24
My OPPO 980 seems to have bit problem, it is freezing for 2-3 seconds for 2-3 times during one movie, last movie completely froze and have to restart player. Not sure if it is general problem or i got lemon.
But DVDs do look little better than my regular player, plus it plays PAL and NTSC both.
I do not think it is worth such high price, when you can get HD DVD player with as good upscaling for few more dollors (you also get 10 HD DVDs for free).
Excellent For the price........2007-12-23
I've tried many DVD players and this is the best one so far. Easy to use, excellent picture quality; and finally a decent remote.
Nice little player.......2007-12-23
This is a nice little player that will enhance the quality of your 480P DVD's. My TV is full 1080 and the Oppo enhances the picture with it's upscaling software. A breeze to use and set up.
Remember though that this player will NOT play HD DVD's. But it's useful for upscaling the image on those old movies.
seems pretty good !!.......2007-12-23
About to buy this soon...from all the reviews here and what I have heard from others it looks great...Oppo recommends the the 970 for a 32 inches tv (720p) but when I go to theier website it replaces with the 980H which I am not sure is good for my sony 32 inches (720p) tv or not..
also only the 981 seems to use the Faroudja chip...so is the 980 good ?
will call them on monday and find out...-:)
Excellent for SACD, so-so for video.......2007-12-20
Pros:
Bought it to play SACDs thru HDMI 1.2a ( with DSD support) and very happy with it for the purpose. Excellent quality of audio (24bit/192KHz DAC) cannot be obtaned elsewhere for the price.
Very nice packaging, good remote. Overall, great build quality for the money.
Cons:
I get noticeable artifacts on 40" LCD TV in 1080p. My 65-dollar Philips upscaling DVD player gets the job done better. I would not recommend this model if you do not care about audio features this player offers.
Product Description
For entertainment on the go, Sony's DVP-FX810 Portable DVD Player lets you enjoy movies, music and more anywhere! Offering up to three hours of battery life on a single charge, its sophisticated features and durable design make it the perfect travel companion. Equipped with an 8? Widescreen LCD Monitor, the DVP-FX810 plays back your DVD favorites with amazing detail and vibrant color. Perfect for road trips, on the plane, train, or at the beach, the Portable DVD Player's swivelling LCD moves a full 360 degrees, letting you enjoy the view from any angle. Use the convenient buttons on the LCD frame to control the play settings, replay or skip ahead to your favourite scene. The easy-to-use dual sensor remote offers even more viewing options, letting you control player functions from a distance. Perfect for anyone in the family, the multi-function DVD Player also brings your favorite digital pictures and selections from your MP3 playlists to life on CD and DVD media. DVD-RW/-R Playback (VR Mode) Playback MP3 and JPEG Playback on CD-RW/-R and DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R Remote Control, Rechargeable Battery, AC and Car Battery Adapters Included On-Screen Display Control Menu Background Graphics Screensaver 1-Disc Resume Parental Control Multi-speed Slow Motion (FWD/REW) Skip (FWD/REW) Closed Captioning selectable Repeat Functions - Title/Chapter/A-B (DVD); Disc/Track/Program/A-B (CD); Folder/Track/Program (MP3) Built-in Stereo Speaker with Speaker/Headphone Volume Control Connections - RCA Audio Input(s) - 1 (Side In/Out) / RCA Audio Output(s) - 1 (Side In/Out) / Composite Video Input(s) - 1 (Side In/Out) / Composite Video Output(s) - 1 (Side In/Out) / Headphone jack - 2 (Side) Approximate Unit Dimensions (WHD) - 8 9/10 x 1 3/11 x 6 3/10 (226 x 32.4 x 160mm) / Weight - 2 lbs
Customer Reviews:
The Sony Portable DVD Player.......2007-12-15
PROS: All of the accessories that come with this DVD player are great the remote is cool. The swivel screen is very cool to i like how you can play cds and mp3 and all that kind of goodness. The two headphone jacks, the a/v in and out options is nice with the hook up to a tv set or monitor is a great idea too.
CONS: This Machine is very good all round the only downside to it is the picture quality. What I mean by that is that the LCD screen is liney what i mean by that is that you can notice the vertical l
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