Supermarket DVD Players

maccy · 06-12-2007, 16:36

Recommendations please for a cheapo DVD player available now in either Asda/Tesco/Sainsbury's that is multi-region out of the box or Region 2 but with easy, immediate hacking?

Thanks in Advance.

+3dB · 07-12-2007, 10:14

Can't help with the regions but for your info my inlaws have got a Tesco Value DVD player and the picture quality is on a par with the build quality - ie utterly rubbish.

stud u like · 07-12-2007, 10:17

I have Matsui and it didnt like the hack.
The cheap tesco one is multi region.

soulboy77 · 07-12-2007, 12:48

By stating 'supermarket' are you purely looking for the cheapest solution or does picture quality come in to it at all?

I afraid you get what you you pay for if you buy a £20 DVD player. The 'cheapest' player I would recommend with halfway decent PQ is something like the Toshiba SD-370E circa £50.

Gilson · 07-12-2007, 21:57

I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a given marginal signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes

Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands"

Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum.

merlodlliw · 07-12-2007, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilson

I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a lower signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes

Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands"

Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum.

I have been buying Tevion gear from Aldi, its very very good
they have DVD players on sale for £20, with a 3 year warranty, if you dont like it take it back.

The one I have for a Sunday show, is well on par with a Sony on sale at £35 in other supermakets, which I paid £80 last year.

So you takes your pick, but good for consumers.

Bob

Bob

Last edited by merlodlliw : 07-12-2007 at 22:05. Reason: typo bob bob

Gilson · 07-12-2007, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilson

I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a given marginal signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes

Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands"

Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum.

Woops sorry got this wrong - thought we were talking DVB-T boxes - got it wrong - very sorry!

No real evidence on this subject except sons 3 year old ex Tesco previous cheapo - an Akura is still going strong with good PQ.

JBlink · 08-12-2007, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gilson

I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a given marginal signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes

Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands"

Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum.

On the subject of Alba - yes Gilson I have seen your correction - I have an Alba DVD which is great. It was under £20 about a year ago. I saw it still on sale in Sainsbury's last week. I think it was £17.99. It is multi-region too.

lumpbottom · 09-12-2007, 12:04

Argos were doing one for £9.99 last week.

Fishface · 09-12-2007, 13:11

If only dvd box sets were as cheap as the dvd players.

merlodlliw · 09-12-2007, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishface

If only dvd box sets were as cheap as the dvd players.

They are, look at the cats (littlewoods etc) or ebay.

Bob

merlodlliw · 09-12-2007, 21:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulboy77

By stating 'supermarket' are you purely looking for the cheapest solution or does picture quality come in to it at all?

I afraid you get what you you pay for if you buy a £20 DVD player. The 'cheapest' player I would recommend with halfway decent PQ is something like the Toshiba SD-370E circa £50.

and the Sony 700 series cost over £400, can lock up,mine does read the threads.

Bob

Last edited by merlodlliw : 09-12-2007 at 21:16. Reason: This was bought at Currys Speake(liverpool Airport ) shop

06-12-2007, 16:36	#1
maccy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: East Midlands Posts: 6,691	Supermarket DVD Players Recommendations please for a cheapo DVD player available now in either Asda/Tesco/Sainsbury's that is multi-region out of the box or Region 2 but with easy, immediate hacking? Thanks in Advance.

07-12-2007, 10:14	#2
+3dB Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 1,716	Can't help with the regions but for your info my inlaws have got a Tesco Value DVD player and the picture quality is on a par with the build quality - ie utterly rubbish.

07-12-2007, 10:17	#3
stud u like Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Sunny Side Of The Street Posts: 40,105	I have Matsui and it didnt like the hack. The cheap tesco one is multi region.

07-12-2007, 12:48	#4
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	By stating 'supermarket' are you purely looking for the cheapest solution or does picture quality come in to it at all? I afraid you get what you you pay for if you buy a £20 DVD player. The 'cheapest' player I would recommend with halfway decent PQ is something like the Toshiba SD-370E circa £50.

07-12-2007, 21:57	#5
Gilson Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,145	I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a given marginal signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands" Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum.

07-12-2007, 22:05	#6
merlodlliw Banned User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bwlchgwyn/Wrexham County1375ft Posts: 2,394	Quote: Originally Posted by Gilson I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a lower signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands" Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum. I have been buying Tevion gear from Aldi, its very very good they have DVD players on sale for £20, with a 3 year warranty, if you dont like it take it back. The one I have for a Sunday show, is well on par with a Sony on sale at £35 in other supermakets, which I paid £80 last year. So you takes your pick, but good for consumers. Bob Bob Last edited by merlodlliw : 07-12-2007 at 22:05. Reason: typo bob bob

07-12-2007, 22:10	#7
Gilson Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,145	Quote: Originally Posted by Gilson I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a given marginal signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands" Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum. Woops sorry got this wrong - thought we were talking DVB-T boxes - got it wrong - very sorry! No real evidence on this subject except sons 3 year old ex Tesco previous cheapo - an Akura is still going strong with good PQ.

08-12-2007, 11:36	#8
JBlink Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 2,926	Quote: Originally Posted by Gilson I am very happy with the sub £20 Alba STB8 which I found to work better with a given marginal signal than other even more expensive (even Sony) boxes Many of the lower cost boxes are actually the same guts from one or two manufacturers marketed under several different "Brands" Having said that the Woolworths Worthit box is getting excellent fedback on this forum. On the subject of Alba - yes Gilson I have seen your correction - I have an Alba DVD which is great. It was under £20 about a year ago. I saw it still on sale in Sainsbury's last week. I think it was £17.99. It is multi-region too.

09-12-2007, 12:04	#9
lumpbottom Inactive Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: up a gumtree Posts: 18,284	Argos were doing one for £9.99 last week.

09-12-2007, 13:11	#10
Fishface Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 675	If only dvd box sets were as cheap as the dvd players.

09-12-2007, 21:13	#11
merlodlliw Banned User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bwlchgwyn/Wrexham County1375ft Posts: 2,394	Quote: Originally Posted by Fishface If only dvd box sets were as cheap as the dvd players. They are, look at the cats (littlewoods etc) or ebay. Bob

09-12-2007, 21:15	#12
merlodlliw Banned User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bwlchgwyn/Wrexham County1375ft Posts: 2,394	Quote: Originally Posted by soulboy77 By stating 'supermarket' are you purely looking for the cheapest solution or does picture quality come in to it at all? I afraid you get what you you pay for if you buy a £20 DVD player. The 'cheapest' player I would recommend with halfway decent PQ is something like the Toshiba SD-370E circa £50. and the Sony 700 series cost over £400, can lock up,mine does read the threads. Bob Last edited by merlodlliw : 09-12-2007 at 21:16. Reason: This was bought at Currys Speake(liverpool Airport ) shop

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