JVC HR-XVS 20

Advantages: Affordable, Reliable, easy to step up and use
Disadvantages: Region specific, non-recordable.

...The JVC XV-S302 is a pretty standard DVD player. It has all the basics with no thrills Without the thrills, makes this DVD simplistic and straight forward! simplistic interface, clearly identifiable operation buttons, its idiot proof! i had no trouble setting it up, i didnt need to consult the manual at all! It's a godsend to the technically challenged like myself! JVC are a name you can trust, don't buy any old name. JVC products have a good reputation and this player represents that statement. High quality at an affordable price Looks well enough that you dont have to try hide it behind cabinet doors either, its well placed to suit the 'good' rooms and the 'childrens' room. If all you want to do is to watch DVDs… BUY THIS DVD PLAYER the JVC XV-S302!!! And never think twice after!! Expect to pay no more than €100 AND BONUS... Read review

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Advantages: Ermmm still thinking!!
Disadvantages: Everything - Main one being only likes playing JVC Tapes!

...Unfortunately those who already own one of these will know how bad it is, and those of you who don't please avoid. Firstly the good POINT! - I must admit this was airly simpe to set up and the instructions and guidelines were easy to follow, but once set up things began to go down hill!! We bought this because it is also a Mini DV player therefore potentially allowing you to watch your home movies direct and therefore saving the wear and tear of an expensive camcorder, however we use Sony tapes in our camcorder which to our upmost disbelieve would not play on this player, at first I thought it was a fault and contacted JVC but was even more dismayed when I was informed that "The JVC HR DVS3 is unable to play sony tapes consistently!!!" All of the controls have also proven to be very poorly made and also not very well positioned... Read review

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Advantages: A good looking DVD player, that is easy to use and compatible with CD's as well.
Disadvantages: Read below.

...As you may or may not know, the DVD (Digital Versatile Disc/Digital Video Disc) is the latest in film watching technology. The DVD is the same shape as an ordinary CD for a PC or CD player. They can hold a lot more data than the VHS and this is why you will find so many features on a DVD, such as deleted scenes and interviews as well as the full-length movie. The picture and sound quality of a film on a DVD is undoubtedly better than on VHS. This is why so many people are chucking out their old video players, and are now forking out loads of cash to buy an expensive DVD player. If you are one of these people who are looking for a DVD player (that is not that expensive) then the JVC XV-S42 DVD player may be the one for you. I am always trying to keep up to date with all the latest technology. DVD players have been around since... Read review

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