Looking For DVD Player (about £50)

a04188 · 13-11-2004, 14:52

Hi
Im looking for a DVD player for my room about £50 that is quite small as i have only a small desk and was wondering if anyone knows of any suitable models?

Thanks

Scorpio · 13-11-2004, 16:59

The Matsui DVD225 (from Currys/Dixons) is a cracker for £45 or so. I got one for my daughter, then when my Philips bit the dust I got one for myself. It plays everything in all formats, has digital out, RGB, S-video.............great little box...........Oh, and its small too!

Rgds,
Scorp

a04188 · 13-11-2004, 17:56

its good but i was looking at a Philips DVP323 from www.empiredirect.co.uk for £50 (used to be £100)

anyone have this dvd player?

Fiction Pulp · 13-11-2004, 22:44

Anything from Phillips is generally very reliable. Basically, from my experience, I'd recommend almost anything EXCEPT FOR Bush.

a04188 · 13-11-2004, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiction Pulp

Anything from Phillips is generally very reliable. Basically, from my experience, I'd recommend almost anything EXCEPT FOR Bush.

yes i've heard good reviews about philips and if im buying over the internet it'll need to be reliable because if it breaks it'll be a pain to send it back to wherever?!

Davester · 14-11-2004, 00:35

Just to let you know Bush, Alba, Goodmans and Matsui are the same company, and they use the same products just with the different badges on the front so if you have bad luck with one of their numerous 'brands' dont try any of the others!

a04188 · 14-11-2004, 11:06

we've got an alba downstairs. Its got a plenty of features but its very slow and it has a dodgy remote. I was trying to use the multi angle feature the other day on one of my dvds and it took about 10 seconds to change angles when i pressed the button...

Davester · 14-11-2004, 11:13

That's ridiculous! If you've got some money to spend Buy a Hitachi from argos, i've heard they're very good.. and cheap!

LWTColchester · 15-11-2004, 18:07

Davestar dont think Matsui are linked to these companies. The Matsui brand is owned by the Dixons group and they get different companies to make their goods, including Mico.

Markynotts · 15-11-2004, 19:11

Ive had a very bad experience with the Hitachi DVD Player - yes the one at £45. It looks nice, and plays well for about 2 hours. The first player then began to skip, jump chapters and then finally just sat there. Only by removing the plug from the wall was I able to restart the machine. I took it back and had a replacement. This one lasted just under 2 weeks, before it started to exhibit the same problem. Then last night, I was met by a grinding noise as I tried to retrieve my disc. I returned it to Argos again today, and changed it for the Philips DVD Player which only cost £5 more. After this, I will not go near any Hitachi product again.

a04188 · 18-11-2004, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markynotts

Ive had a very bad experience with the Hitachi DVD Player - yes the one at £45. It looks nice, and plays well for about 2 hours. The first player then began to skip, jump chapters and then finally just sat there. Only by removing the plug from the wall was I able to restart the machine. I took it back and had a replacement. This one lasted just under 2 weeks, before it started to exhibit the same problem. Then last night, I was met by a grinding noise as I tried to retrieve my disc. I returned it to Argos again today, and changed it for the Philips DVD Player which only cost £5 more. After this, I will not go near any Hitachi product again.

whats the philips model and is the philips any good?

thanks

MDX · 18-11-2004, 19:19

i have this player in my bedroom at the moment
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

but i am thinking of upgrading to this nice one

- Philips DVP 630 DivX DVD Player
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

i think for £60 its a bargain.

if you want a nice cheap player then this one isnt that bad
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

a04188 · 18-11-2004, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDX

i have this player in my bedroom at the moment
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

but i am thinking of upgrading to this nice one

- Philips DVP 630 DivX DVD Player
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

i think for £60 its a bargain.

if you want a nice cheap player then this one isnt that bad
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

that philips is a bargain! I might think about getting that one instead... but i have limited room on my desk and it'll have to go under my 14" tv

MDX · 18-11-2004, 22:26

yep for £60 you get a dvd player that plays almost anything

Pingu · 18-11-2004, 23:46

You can get quite a nice 'Technika' one for Tesco for around £40 at the moment. We've had one for around a year now, and it's been great.

Markynotts · 19-11-2004, 07:50

The Philips DVD player that I got from Argos is the DVP520.

Its around the same size as my sky digibox and is probably 1.5 inches high. I havent had any problems with this machine at all. Its multi region and allegedly RCE Compatible too (although I have no way of testing this) and is available in quite a few places. Boots sell the machine, so you could get Boots Points and it is the same price as argos.

This Link has a better picture of the player and shows the connections at the rear of the machine.

http://www.dvdworld.co.uk/hardware_body.asp?pf_id=87180

This is the Argos Link

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name

TD1 · 19-11-2004, 14:49

How's about this for a bargain-not sure about its merits, though!
http://ws2.richersounds.com/showprod...d=YAMD-DVD2700

a04188 · 19-11-2004, 17:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Markynotts

The Philips DVD player that I got from Argos is the DVP520.

Its around the same size as my sky digibox and is probably 1.5 inches high. I havent had any problems with this machine at all. Its multi region and allegedly RCE Compatible too (although I have no way of testing this) and is available in quite a few places. Boots sell the machine, so you could get Boots Points and it is the same price as argos.

This Link has a better picture of the player and shows the connections at the rear of the machine.

http://www.dvdworld.co.uk/hardware_body.asp?pf_id=87180

This is the Argos Link

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name

i'll probably get the DVP520 from xtravision as its only £49 and you get £30 free rental vouchers

13-11-2004, 14:52	#1
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	Looking For DVD Player (about £50) Hi Im looking for a DVD player for my room about £50 that is quite small as i have only a small desk and was wondering if anyone knows of any suitable models? Thanks

13-11-2004, 16:59	#2
Scorpio Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,048	The Matsui DVD225 (from Currys/Dixons) is a cracker for £45 or so. I got one for my daughter, then when my Philips bit the dust I got one for myself. It plays everything in all formats, has digital out, RGB, S-video.............great little box...........Oh, and its small too! Rgds, Scorp

13-11-2004, 17:56	#3
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	its good but i was looking at a Philips DVP323 from www.empiredirect.co.uk for £50 (used to be £100) anyone have this dvd player?

13-11-2004, 22:44	#4
Fiction Pulp Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Southend, UK Posts: 457	Anything from Phillips is generally very reliable. Basically, from my experience, I'd recommend almost anything EXCEPT FOR Bush.

13-11-2004, 23:29	#5
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	Quote: Originally Posted by Fiction Pulp Anything from Phillips is generally very reliable. Basically, from my experience, I'd recommend almost anything EXCEPT FOR Bush. yes i've heard good reviews about philips and if im buying over the internet it'll need to be reliable because if it breaks it'll be a pain to send it back to wherever?!

14-11-2004, 00:35	#6
Davester Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Greater London, UK Posts: 1,362	Just to let you know Bush, Alba, Goodmans and Matsui are the same company, and they use the same products just with the different badges on the front so if you have bad luck with one of their numerous 'brands' dont try any of the others!

14-11-2004, 11:06	#7
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	we've got an alba downstairs. Its got a plenty of features but its very slow and it has a dodgy remote. I was trying to use the multi angle feature the other day on one of my dvds and it took about 10 seconds to change angles when i pressed the button...

14-11-2004, 11:13	#8
Davester Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Greater London, UK Posts: 1,362	That's ridiculous! If you've got some money to spend Buy a Hitachi from argos, i've heard they're very good.. and cheap!

15-11-2004, 18:07	#9
LWTColchester Banned User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colchester North Essex Posts: 244	Davestar dont think Matsui are linked to these companies. The Matsui brand is owned by the Dixons group and they get different companies to make their goods, including Mico.

15-11-2004, 19:11	#10
Markynotts Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,645	Ive had a very bad experience with the Hitachi DVD Player - yes the one at £45. It looks nice, and plays well for about 2 hours. The first player then began to skip, jump chapters and then finally just sat there. Only by removing the plug from the wall was I able to restart the machine. I took it back and had a replacement. This one lasted just under 2 weeks, before it started to exhibit the same problem. Then last night, I was met by a grinding noise as I tried to retrieve my disc. I returned it to Argos again today, and changed it for the Philips DVD Player which only cost £5 more. After this, I will not go near any Hitachi product again.

18-11-2004, 19:07	#11
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	Quote: Originally Posted by Markynotts Ive had a very bad experience with the Hitachi DVD Player - yes the one at £45. It looks nice, and plays well for about 2 hours. The first player then began to skip, jump chapters and then finally just sat there. Only by removing the plug from the wall was I able to restart the machine. I took it back and had a replacement. This one lasted just under 2 weeks, before it started to exhibit the same problem. Then last night, I was met by a grinding noise as I tried to retrieve my disc. I returned it to Argos again today, and changed it for the Philips DVD Player which only cost £5 more. After this, I will not go near any Hitachi product again. whats the philips model and is the philips any good? thanks

18-11-2004, 19:19	#12
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	i have this player in my bedroom at the moment http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422 but i am thinking of upgrading to this nice one - Philips DVP 630 DivX DVD Player http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422 i think for £60 its a bargain. if you want a nice cheap player then this one isnt that bad http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422

18-11-2004, 21:50	#13
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	Quote: Originally Posted by MDX i have this player in my bedroom at the moment http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422 but i am thinking of upgrading to this nice one - Philips DVP 630 DivX DVD Player http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422 i think for £60 its a bargain. if you want a nice cheap player then this one isnt that bad http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...081065-6177422 that philips is a bargain! I might think about getting that one instead... but i have limited room on my desk and it'll have to go under my 14" tv

18-11-2004, 22:26	#14
MDX Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829	yep for £60 you get a dvd player that plays almost anything

18-11-2004, 23:46	#15
Pingu Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 10,529	You can get quite a nice 'Technika' one for Tesco for around £40 at the moment. We've had one for around a year now, and it's been great.

19-11-2004, 07:50	#16
Markynotts Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 3,645	The Philips DVD player that I got from Argos is the DVP520. Its around the same size as my sky digibox and is probably 1.5 inches high. I havent had any problems with this machine at all. Its multi region and allegedly RCE Compatible too (although I have no way of testing this) and is available in quite a few places. Boots sell the machine, so you could get Boots Points and it is the same price as argos. This Link has a better picture of the player and shows the connections at the rear of the machine. http://www.dvdworld.co.uk/hardware_body.asp?pf_id=87180 This is the Argos Link http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name

19-11-2004, 14:49	#17
TD1 Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1,026	How's about this for a bargain-not sure about its merits, though! http://ws2.richersounds.com/showprod...d=YAMD-DVD2700

19-11-2004, 17:39	#18
a04188 Forum Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,849	Quote: Originally Posted by Markynotts The Philips DVD player that I got from Argos is the DVP520. Its around the same size as my sky digibox and is probably 1.5 inches high. I havent had any problems with this machine at all. Its multi region and allegedly RCE Compatible too (although I have no way of testing this) and is available in quite a few places. Boots sell the machine, so you could get Boots Points and it is the same price as argos. This Link has a better picture of the player and shows the connections at the rear of the machine. http://www.dvdworld.co.uk/hardware_body.asp?pf_id=87180 This is the Argos Link http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...clickfrom=name i'll probably get the DVP520 from xtravision as its only £49 and you get £30 free rental vouchers

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