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Advantages: Rugged and reliable
Disadvantages: Doesn't receive digital channels! It's a dinosaur!

...I'll explain them. The Panasonic DMR-E55EBS will record onto two recordable media formats: DVD RAM and DVD-R (known as 'minus R', as opposed to 'plus R' which is a different format). Let me tell you a little about each, and the implications of using them on this machine. It's simple really. DVD RAM is re-recordable, and DVD-R isn't. DVD RAM discs are a little more expensive than other recordable DVDs (about £3 each), and slightly harder to find ...
...right now. But with the Panasonic DMR-E55EBS this needn't be too much of a worry, because when you've 'finalised' a DVD-R (see above), it will play back on any DVD player. Because of their nature DVD RAM discs can't be finalised, but the good news is that they WILL play back on all the DVD players I've tried them on (namely a Bush 2020xi, a Matsui portable, a Panasonic S27-EBS and the built in player in my Apple Mac computer). It takes some time ... Read review

Advantages: large hard drive, very quiet, easy to use, looks great
Disadvantages: none so far

...I was reccommended the Panasonic DMRE85HEBS by a very good friend and I bought it with thinking twice about it, and have no regrets so far. The DVD player is silver in colour and very light weight, so it's easy to move around, and for anyone who owns a camcorder, it has a a connection point at the front. So you can just plug and and start to dub your recordings. The main buttons for the DVD player are also in the front, which also includes the timer ...
...period of time. With The Panasonic DMRE85HEBS it doesn't. At the back of the DVD, you have several connection points. You have two sets for audio and visual input, two sets for audio and visual output, connection for optical digital audio cable, point for a video terminal. The Panasonic DMRE85HEBS comes with IR blaster, audio and video cable, coaxial cable, remote control, batteries for the remote control and AC power supply card. With the DVD ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, small
Disadvantages: Over time stops playing recorded discs

I purchased a Alba DVD62XI from Argos about a year ago as I wanted a cheap DVD player than played recorded DVDs. This is the cheapest I could find (based on other reviews that it played copied discs). The DVD player worked fine for about 3 or 4 months before I started having issues. After that time the DVD player began skipping and lost the ability to read recorded discs. Nothing had happened in that time (The player had not been dropped or even ...
...to why it happened. I know someone else who has the exact same player and they have had the same issues, although it took a little bit longer to happen. In conclusion - If you are looking for a cheap DVD player that plays recorded discs, spend a little bit more. I eventually ended up paying £25ish for a Panasonic DVD player (not sure of model) and I am much happier. ... Read review

Advantages: With most wanted features!
Disadvantages: The issue wt da vwng mode memory!

At this price range it offers a much bigger satisfactory level for the consumer...!to some it may look too polished/shiny(jet black) but a sleek design with a blue light "power on" indicator..maybe too bright yet nice!...very simple setup menus,dolby digital decoding+DTS,HDMI upconvertion works superbly(1080P)and the supplied HDMI cable does the job well..DivX playback is supported..on screen menus are designed well and the remote also comes in handy..but ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, very small and compact.
Disadvantages: The "on" light comes on when it's off | Can't record | Slightly too quiet |

The Aitro DVD player is a very simple compact product, which is perfect for people either on a budget or in need of a small DVD player which will save space. It cannot record, but for around £15-20 it is still a bargain. It is very easy to install, as only 3 wires have to be plugged into the DVD player itself and 3 into the TV. It is very straight forward and the instructions walkthrough everything clearly enough. Whilst it is cheap it is definately ...
...as an expensive DVD Player, as I haven't experienced any techincal difficulties to date. As with most up to date DVD players it can play CD's and MP3s. It can be a bit quiet when playing DVD's but the only thing necessary to solve that is to turn up the TV. The remote control looks fairly cheap and tacky, but it does the job and has all the necessary functions to watch a DVD without any hassle. Overall the DVD player itself works fine, and I can ... Read review