XV-522
Price £189
An excellent under £200 machine in silver finish with JVC build quality positive controls on the front fascia.
This model comes with a very well laid out remote control with features in abundance, subtitle, angle, 3d phonic, theatre position, play mode, display etc. Built in screen saver function after 5mins of none use, Single scart connector’s video cable and Audio video cable are supplied with the unit. You can also program this remote to work with your TV it works with all major brand TV’s.
This model will play Vcds audio Cd`s Cd-r & cd-rw as well as DVDs.
Picture functions include Strobe that allows the display of nine continuous still pictures on the TV screen, The digest function allows you to select a desired selection from the opening scenes displayed on the TV screen, Angle function lets you ...
kfn54 15.06.2001
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of JVC XV522SLB
Advantages: All in one, price, good looks Disadvantages: have to replace DVD+VHS if one breaks down
a digital camera or camcorder. Being on the front makes it so much more accessible than having to rip out the unit to reach to the rear!!
During playback of certain DVDs, you can change the camera angle of the scene.
Overall:
If you are looking for a DVD/VHS combi unit, then I'd recommend the JVC HR-XV2. It offers very good value for money, and is easy to use. With the many features it has, it should be suitable for most peoples needs, and it won't hurt your pocket too much!! :-) ...
cbzcbz 06.03.2004
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of JVC HRXV2
Advantages: none Disadvantages: countless - read the review
There was a time when Sony was one of the most trusted and successful electrical brands on the planet. But it seems that with this product they have let themselves down considerably.
What is it?
The purpose of this device is to provide you with e-books that you can read on the go, and from the 6 inch screen. But i'm afraid i'm going to have to throw the book at Sony (sorry bad pun). This product is in fact completely pointless - why spend the best part of £200 on an electronic device that is harder to read than a real book?
Is it Worth my Dosh?
Simply put - no.
To add to the fact that it is hard to read, it also has constant faults - such as flickering black screens between turning pages. The PRS-505 is simply a high maintenance, high-price, low value product that has no unique ...