Advantages: Excellent value for money
Disadvantages: No extra features, such Video CD capability

...Although Matsui's DVD player may well be at the bottom of the price range, it most certainly isn't at the same level for quality. I have had mine since it first came on to the market and haven't had any problems whatsoever. It can be chipped to play multi region DVDs by a series of commands from the remote control, and can handle playing these without any hastle. I have watched DVDs on other models such as a Samsung, and I am yet to find any better quality of picture or sound. OK, the more expensive models have extra features, but for a low cost and for someone who is just after a straight foward DVD player, no frills, then the Matsui is my first choice. Cheap and Cheerful.... Read review

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Advantages: Small, easy to use
Disadvantages: Whirring noise

...I got one of these as a birthday present a couple of years ago, its has a good range of features including mp3 playback and dolby digital sound. Its only very small compared to other dvd players which is really good because it means it can be kept just about anywhere, mine currently sits on top of my small bedroom tv, completely out of the way. The dvd player is easy to use, although the remote has quite a few buttons that I am unsure what they do. The dvd plaer has good sound and picture quality and plays both real and copied dvds. I have never had any technical problems with mine. The only disadvantage I have had with the product is that it makes quite a loud whirring noise at times when playing dvds. Overall good product thought.... Read review

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Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Terrible picture

...I bought one for 430 quid from Currys. Lots of ghosting on screen and the picture "wobbled" when I put my DVD player on so I exchanged it. The next one also had ghosting. I created a simple red green blue testcard image on my PC and viewed it on my DVD player, the TV showed a yellow bar between the red and green! I took it back to the shop and got a refund! The guy who carries the stuff in and out of the shop told me that Matsui TVs are brought back very often. Two more employees both immediately said "Was it a Matsui by any chance?" when I described my experience as I looked at the other TVs. I would advise keeping away from this TV! PS: If you are LCD TV ignorant like myself be aware that shops always show high definition video on the display tv's. If you want an idea of how it will really look when you get it home ask them... Read review

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Advantages: Beats video by far
Disadvantages: None

...This player is outstanding it has converted me a mere woman to the benefits of DVD & suround sound TV. I had always tolerated my husbands need for the best TV & audio equipment, but this got me watching James Bond, I hate James Bond, just for the effects and the picture quality. We started with a Matsui DVD within a week the DVD player was faulty and exchanged. We then changed one DVD 7 times because it played most other DVD's ok we thought it was the DVD not the player. When the store got fed up of changing the DVD we took the DVD to a local TV & audio shop and asked them to check the DVD it played on all there DVD players. The Matsui DVD player was returned again checked instore and found to be faulty again. We paid the extra and got the PIONEER DV-525 it plays every DVD the picture quality is excellent as is the sound. Having... Read review

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Advantages: Great Still Picture, Easy to set up
Disadvantages: No Clock or timer, Gets warm, Short lead

...This DVD player gets warm and is quick noisey but it is a great first time player. Quick set-up but at the price lacks advanced features. Compact so it takes up little room which is handy for those with limited space for a larger DVD player. Plays more than just DVD's which is a bonus on this cheap little unit. Features Dolby Sound and plays MP3, CD's and has a Kodak reader for viewing picture cd's instead of just a DVD player as on more expensive players. I would buy this player if I needed another player and was tight for space. The lead on the player is a let down unless you have an extension lead available, or a plug socket close to the unit. Paying abit more on another unit would be better due to short cord and only one scart lead so you can't add it to anything other than a television. To connect a video, television... Read review

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Advantages: Very light, good features for the price, above average picture and sound quality. Very reliable
Disadvantages: Cheap solution to the DVD/VCR, Does what is say on the tin

...I bought this product from Bargain Madness for the unbelievable price of £89.99. My 2 year old daughter has stuffed chip packets, dry dog food, bank cards and flowers into the vhs flap and it still works fine which amazed even me. Key Features: Combined DVD Player and VCR Nicam Sound Quality (VCR) NTSC Playback - Plays American Tapes Long PAL - Doubles recording capacity Long Play - Doubles recording capacity Real time tape Counter - for easy UK DVD Zoom - Don't miss the action Parental control DVD, CD Playback 2 SCART connections Audio Quality Dolby Digital Show View (VideoPlus): Yes Super Video CD / Video CD Playback: Yes This Matsui product offers good quality at a very reasonable price. I have yet to be let down by a Matsui product It does all the basic functions easily enough, putting VHS tape in and DVD disc... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap. Gets the job done
Disadvantages: Remote lets it down

...If it’s a budget DVD player that you’re in the market for, then I would seriously consider that you add this one to your look at list. The way I see it most people would really want a DVD recorder to replace their ailing VHS players. However as they aren’t on the market yet and if you can’t really wait until they are out, then instead of handing over a huge amount of money for a DVD reader, get a budget one and save your money for a decent recorder. I have had no problems with the Matsui so far. It is as simple as whacking the disk in and pressing play to bring up the option screen. The picture is crystal clear and the sound is better. It is exactly what you would expect from a digital player. I have heard that some DVD players also support the VCD format. This player does not. The controls are simple. It has a slow motion forward... Read review

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Advantages: good size set for kitchen/bedroom, DVD and VCR in one
Disadvantages: It isn't a recordable DVD

...I bought this television a few months ago. I found it easy to install and tune in (despite the fact I'm useless at 'technology'). I didn't need to read much of the instructions The 14" screen is ideal for kitchens and bedrooms. The overall size of the television is bigger than my previous television/VCR combination so beware of its dimensions if you are intending to put it in a small space. I thought I needed to dismantle the plinth on my cupboards at one point, but the product fitted in nice and snug! The picture and sound is great in my kitchen, although when I put it in a larger room in the house, the sound was not quite so good. The remote control is quite complex and has dozens of buttons but it is well layed out and easy to use. I really like this product and is great for fussy kids, who want a DVD one minute and a Tape... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, good value
Disadvantages: Stiff power button, machine too large

...Welcome to the DVD revolution, that was the message from my other half when I got my Matsui DVD125 as a Valentine's Day present. Not bad, all she got was a bunch of crappy flowers!. I wasn't desperate to join the revolution, I don't think I'd even made the appropriate noises about getting a DVD. I saw them (and still do) as a luxury item I can live without. The great thing is, that all those mates who have had a DVD for months, or years are so eager to loan you films to prove to you how great they are. To date, I must have watched a dozen or so films and only bought a couple - cheapskate!. The Matsui DVD125 is placed at the low / medium end of the market, priced at £140 - £150. (Yes I checked). You can buy cheaper, but not much. It is sold as a single region player (if it had been my purchase, I would have gone for a multi... Read review

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Advantages: Slim Design which means it can easily fit anywhere
Disadvantages: none

...I saw this DVD player in an electronics shop and instantly knew it was the one i wanted to buy. I have a relitively small bedroom which means that finding places for things is slightly restrictive. This DVD player was perfect from me because of it's small size. It is a third narrower than most DVd players i have seen. For me this ultimately meant that i could free up some extra place on the shelf to store my DVd's which was brilliant. The DVD player is relitavely easy to use once you have figured out what all the buttons on the remote mean. I have had this DVd player for nearly 18 months now though and have never experienced any problems with it. It plays all of my DVD's perfectly without making them skip or jump as some of my friend's DVD players do. The DVd player also has some ohter functions which mean that it does not only play... Read review

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