If you are looking for a DVD player possibly as replacement or just want something just plain cheap to play your DVD's, then this is not for you.
This DVD player not just plays DVDs but also plays Divx discs. Which are supposed to be more storage per movie efficient for example, a typical ... Read review
Advantages: Plays Divx Disadvantages: Hardly any media for Divx.
If you are looking for a DVD player possibly as replacement or just want something just plain cheap to play your DVD's, then this is not for you.
This DVD player not just plays DVDs but also plays Divx discs. Which are supposed to be more storage per movie efficient for example, a typical DVD may store probably about 2-3 movies per disc while on the other hand an Divx disc can store possibly 4 to even 5 movies per disc!
Although ... ...for some reason DVD players that have incorporated playback of the Divx are about two times expensive than those that don't. To even downplay this functionality even more, most DVD discs don't come with Divx anyway.
So why spend more?
Well there isn't much reason to, unless you want a "flash" looking player just knowing it has the extra ability to play Divx.
The player itself is made out of thin metal, although ... more
If you are looking for a DVD player possibly as replacement or just want something just plain cheap to play your DVD's, then this is not for you. This DVD player not just plays DVDs but also plays Divx discs. Which are supposed to be more storage per movie efficient for example, a typical DVD may store probably about 2-3 movies per disc while on the other hand an Divx disc can store possibly 4 to even 5 movies per disc!
Although there is a cost to this extra piece of functionality, for some reason DVD players that have incorporated playback of the Divx are about two times expensive than those that don't. To even downplay this functionality even more, most DVD discs don't come with Divx anyway.
So why spend more? Well there isn't much reason to, unless you want a "flash" looking player just knowing it has the extra ability to play Divx. The player itself is made out of thin metal, although it does feel quite sturdy .
Advantages: pioneer reliability Disadvantages: no bells and whistles. Nothing special.
...picture and it's layer jump isn't very noticeable when watching a movie but it doesn't really offer anything special. You get the great perforance and value of Pioneer with no bells and whistles but if you are just looking for a good reliable dvd player this is for you. ...
Albinorhino 11.02.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Pioneer Pioneer DV-400V
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Quick review of Pioneer Pioneer DV-400V
I recently bought one Pioneer Dv400v, its amazing! low price, and has a lot of function, the quality of the video is excellent. The only thing is that (of course) it doesn't support some file format, but, it supports .avi wich has very good quality. Its USB and HDMI ports give a better resolution. ...
fbz_cr 09.06.2008 (15.05.2008)
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