Budget latest spec dvd player

rick_694 · 26-12-2012, 17:10

Can anyone recommend a dvd player for me old mum?

Something that plays the usual formats. But what I would like is something with a USB port, so I can load a flash drive and just use that, without wasting loads of discs.

Best spec for cheapest price, basically.

Not searched for ages, but you guys are probably right on the ball.

Thanks for the advice.

evil c · 27-12-2012, 01:09

I guess you'll want a Blu-ray DVD player even though you don't say and the cheapest one that Which have tested with a good performance is the Panasonic DMP-BD75 about £70. It doesn't have 3D capability and it only supports MP3, JPEG, MKV and AVCHD formats via USB.

If you don't want Blu-ray or HD and an upscaling player would be OK, then you could buy a basic DVD player with a USB for £30-40, maybe the Samsung DVD-D530. Make sure you check the formats the USB port can handle before you buy.

If you think your Mum would struggle changing the input source via her TV remote, then try and buy a DVD player of the same make as the TV, then it should start automatically. For example if she has a Samsung TV with Anynet, then get a Samsung DVD player with Anynet. Oh, and is her TV HD and does it have an HDMI out?

Nigel Goodwin · 27-12-2012, 08:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil c

If you think your Mum would struggle changing the input source via her TV remote, then try and buy a DVD player of the same make as the TV, then it should start automatically. For example if she has a Samsung TV with Anynet, then get a Samsung DVD player with Anynet. Oh, and is her TV HD and does it have an HDMI out?

Sorry, but this is incorrect.

There are only two systems for auto-selection:

1) SCART - works on all TV's and players, and always has done.

2) HDMI-CEC - this is the HDMI standard, co-invented by Sony/Panasonic, and different manufacturers call it by different names (such as Anynet by Samsung).

So as long as your TV has CEC capability then any CEC capable BD Player will work perfectly with it, no need for the same make, or the same silly name to describe it.

The CEC standard also allows the remote control signals to be passed between the two items, so a Samsung BD connected to a Sony TV would allow you to adjust the TV volume from the Samsung remote whilst you're watching a BD.

louise1966 · 27-12-2012, 08:44

You can get an LG bluray player at richersounds.com for £39.95. If your mum doesn't want bluray and, if she's anything like mine, she probably won't be bothered about that, you will get one for a bit less, under £30.

mac2708 · 27-12-2012, 10:03

Bog standard DVD players with USB playback
£17.99(+postage) http://www.ebuyer.com/343457-mini-si...th-usb-vt-s205
£21,05(+postage) http://www.ebuyer.com/168915-foehn-h...layback-dv3612

rick_694 · 27-12-2012, 14:06

Thanks for the replies guys. All have their merits. Mum has a crappy CRT TV with scart connectors, but has said she'll upgrade to a flat screen when it conks out.

She isn't worried about a blu ray, but if you can get one for £39, which probably upscales normal dvd's as well, plus plays avi, mkv's, et al, then that sounds like one I could look at.

Are scart connections now obsolete on flat screen tv's and blu ray players? If I buy her a new blu ray player, will she have no way to connect to a CRT tv?

niall campbell · 27-12-2012, 14:09

you will need to get one with scart then

why don't you wait until she replaces the TV ?

rick_694 · 27-12-2012, 14:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

you will need to get one with scart then

why don't you wait until she replaces the TV ?

There's no rush. Looks like I may have to. No point in investing in old tech.

evil c · 27-12-2012, 18:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

2) HDMI-CEC - this is the HDMI standard, co-invented by Sony/Panasonic, and different manufacturers call it by different names (such as Anynet by Samsung).

So as long as your TV has CEC capability then any CEC capable BD Player will work perfectly with it, no need for the same make, or the same silly name to describe it.

The CEC standard also allows the remote control signals to be passed between the two items, so a Samsung BD connected to a Sony TV would allow you to adjust the TV volume from the Samsung remote whilst you're watching a BD.

Thanks for this info NIgel. I didn't know about the CEC standard.

26-12-2012, 17:10	#1
rick_694 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 251	Budget latest spec dvd player Can anyone recommend a dvd player for me old mum? Something that plays the usual formats. But what I would like is something with a USB port, so I can load a flash drive and just use that, without wasting loads of discs. Best spec for cheapest price, basically. Not searched for ages, but you guys are probably right on the ball. Thanks for the advice.

27-12-2012, 01:09	#2
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	I guess you'll want a Blu-ray DVD player even though you don't say and the cheapest one that Which have tested with a good performance is the Panasonic DMP-BD75 about £70. It doesn't have 3D capability and it only supports MP3, JPEG, MKV and AVCHD formats via USB. If you don't want Blu-ray or HD and an upscaling player would be OK, then you could buy a basic DVD player with a USB for £30-40, maybe the Samsung DVD-D530. Make sure you check the formats the USB port can handle before you buy. If you think your Mum would struggle changing the input source via her TV remote, then try and buy a DVD player of the same make as the TV, then it should start automatically. For example if she has a Samsung TV with Anynet, then get a Samsung DVD player with Anynet. Oh, and is her TV HD and does it have an HDMI out?

27-12-2012, 08:26	#3
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by evil c If you think your Mum would struggle changing the input source via her TV remote, then try and buy a DVD player of the same make as the TV, then it should start automatically. For example if she has a Samsung TV with Anynet, then get a Samsung DVD player with Anynet. Oh, and is her TV HD and does it have an HDMI out? Sorry, but this is incorrect. There are only two systems for auto-selection: 1) SCART - works on all TV's and players, and always has done. 2) HDMI-CEC - this is the HDMI standard, co-invented by Sony/Panasonic, and different manufacturers call it by different names (such as Anynet by Samsung). So as long as your TV has CEC capability then any CEC capable BD Player will work perfectly with it, no need for the same make, or the same silly name to describe it. The CEC standard also allows the remote control signals to be passed between the two items, so a Samsung BD connected to a Sony TV would allow you to adjust the TV volume from the Samsung remote whilst you're watching a BD.

27-12-2012, 08:44	#4
louise1966 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: workington, cumbria Posts: 3,384	You can get an LG bluray player at richersounds.com for £39.95. If your mum doesn't want bluray and, if she's anything like mine, she probably won't be bothered about that, you will get one for a bit less, under £30.

27-12-2012, 10:03	#5
mac2708 Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,196	Bog standard DVD players with USB playback £17.99(+postage) http://www.ebuyer.com/343457-mini-si...th-usb-vt-s205 £21,05(+postage) http://www.ebuyer.com/168915-foehn-h...layback-dv3612

27-12-2012, 14:06	#6
rick_694 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 251	Thanks for the replies guys. All have their merits. Mum has a crappy CRT TV with scart connectors, but has said she'll upgrade to a flat screen when it conks out. She isn't worried about a blu ray, but if you can get one for £39, which probably upscales normal dvd's as well, plus plays avi, mkv's, et al, then that sounds like one I could look at. Are scart connections now obsolete on flat screen tv's and blu ray players? If I buy her a new blu ray player, will she have no way to connect to a CRT tv?

27-12-2012, 14:09	#7
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	you will need to get one with scart then why don't you wait until she replaces the TV ?

27-12-2012, 14:52	#8
rick_694 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 251	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell you will need to get one with scart then why don't you wait until she replaces the TV ? There's no rush. Looks like I may have to. No point in investing in old tech.

27-12-2012, 18:54	#9
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin 2) HDMI-CEC - this is the HDMI standard, co-invented by Sony/Panasonic, and different manufacturers call it by different names (such as Anynet by Samsung). So as long as your TV has CEC capability then any CEC capable BD Player will work perfectly with it, no need for the same make, or the same silly name to describe it. The CEC standard also allows the remote control signals to be passed between the two items, so a Samsung BD connected to a Sony TV would allow you to adjust the TV volume from the Samsung remote whilst you're watching a BD. Thanks for this info NIgel. I didn't know about the CEC standard.

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