Sony DVP-NS38B - good cheap multiregion DVD player

Advantages: Cheap, Multiregion, Works well
Disadvantages: A bit complicated!

...When my trusty old DVD player finally died, I bought the Sony DVP-NS38 B as its replacement for approximately £60. My requirements for a DVD player were extremely basic: I wanted an entry level multi-region DVD player. So I headed off to my local Richer Sounds and had a look at the two or three that satisfied my requirements and didn't look too flimsy and picked the one that they happened to have in stock. According to the manual, as well as commercial DVDs, this model supports a variety of different formats: DVD-RW/-R, DVD+RW/+R/+R DL, Video CD, Music CD and CD-RW/-R. The DVD player is very thin, meaning that not many buttons or controls fit on it, and the LED display is very small and does not contain a lot of information. In terms of outputs - it has a digital audio coax and a SCART socket. On the front of the case there are...

beckyXX 27.09.2009 (08.10.2009) · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP NS 38

The Sony DVP-PR30 Is My Little Black Box

Advantages: Neat, Stylish and Performs Well.
Disadvantages: Quite basic but it works well.

...Sony Persona DVP-PR30 is a Compact DVD Player in black. It is a neat little DVD Player with excellent performance, it has a Precision Drive 3 Mechanism for fast, stable and accurate playback. The playback has always been clear audibly and swift. There are many features to the Sony Persona DVP-PR30 including; Playback of DVD-RW/-R /-R DL (VR mode w/o CPRM), Playback of JPEG, mp3, Audio CD-R/RW, Super VCD discs, DivX Playback and Fast / Slow Playback with Sound. The product measures 998g and when boxed it weighs just 2.3 Kg. The Sony Persona DVP-PR30 was released in 2008 and is still relatively new to the market. Initially I bought this for my bedroom to work alongside my new wide-screen television set. It is lightweight but well made so the remote is easy to use with my TV. I loved the way it was so neat and compact it takes up hardly...

Mickie26 18.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVPPR30B.CEK

Sony have done it again - DVP S735D DVD Player

Advantages: Picture quality, Sound quality, looks
Disadvantages: None

...Sony DVP S735D DVD Player This has got to be the best DVD Player in the market today. It has a full aluminium casing and very pleasing to the eye and as my friends say “sexy” I used to have an old Panasonic Compact model and just purchased this one last week at PDS440.00. I thought I’d wait about a week before I gave my opinion on it. I know the price might be a bit steep but this is the best DVD Player around and if you’re a movie freak like me you will appreciate the full benefits of this player. The picture quality is crystal clear and this is enhanced with what Sony call “Smooth Scan” The sound is out of this world especially if you’ve got a got a television with good sound capabilities, otherwise link it up through your Hi-Fi system to really enjoy the full benefits...

vinodgm 14.06.2001 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP-S 735

Sony DVP NS76H Upscaling DVD player

Advantages: Upscales exisiting movies, Much cheaper than a BluRay player
Disadvantages: Doesn't come with HDMI cable

...As some of you may know HD TV is here, along with HD DVD and BluRay formats. Due to both these DVD formats still being very new, the equipment is very expensive. So if you want to experience a better picture quality using just your old normal DVDs then this is what you need. The Sony DVPNS76HS, looks very much like just another DVD player. However it is capable of upscaling your existing DVDS to a level thats close to High Definition. Connecting this DVD through an HDMI connection will give you a much sharper image, remember however these are not true HD so dont try and compare the two. It is a region 2 DVD player which means you can only play discs that are from UK and Europe. It comes as standard with a remote control, 1 HDMI socket and 1 scart socket. It is also capable of playing back almost all DVD formats, as well as DIVX...

GhostUK 27.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP-NS 76

A Great DVD Player - SONY DVP-NS330

Advantages: Excellent quality, looks good/ modern, can play most formats
Disadvantages: Cannot play PAL in colour eg some extreme sports DVD's or old movies

...I bought this DVD Player about 2 years ago now for £99 from a high street shop which I thought was a total bargain seeing as it is a Sony. I have never had any problems with it at all and find it plays most formats of DVD. It also plays mp3s, DVD - RW / -R/ +RW and + R discs. QUALITY - Visual quality is fantastic, playing all DVDs in really sharp colour, it doesn't seem to stop halfway through a disc for a second like other DVD players do. The sound quality is pretty good with the capability of Dolby Surround which is a bonus for most people as a lot of people now have surround sound systems. You can also connect it to a Sony stack which would be like your hi-fi or something if you don't have a Sony hi-fi. It is a scart unit also which is good because you do not have to tune it in or anything. (Make sure your TV or other...

philip666punk 03.07.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP-NS 330

My Sony DVP-FX720

Advantages: Small, Stylish, Multi Format, USB, A/V In and Out, Dual Headphone Jacks
Disadvantages: None

...with a coupla hundred songs on it and use it with headphones, plays quite loud but does not have the best quality sound. All up a great unit, I am very very pleased with mine, great features, and all the accessories you need included in the box except a carrying case, no biggie though well done Sony, a real winner....

Wipawan 22.01.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVPFX720

Satisfied with my Sony

Advantages: Good picture, good sound, easy to use
Disadvantages: None for me

...in the shop matched all three of my criteria, my choice was not made any easier. So in the end I plumped for one that was 'entry level' and was neither the cheapest nor the most expensive. And one that I liked the look of. That one was the Sony DVP NS305, and as I left the shop I had no idea whether or not I'd made the right decision. I still don't know if I could have got more spec for my money, if I could have got one that does things I've never even heard of, or if I could have got one better built. I don't care. I like my Sony DVP NS305 very much and it does everything I require of it very well. The NS305 is classed as an 'entry level' player, which I think means it's suitable for people like me who are new to DVDs and are not looking for the most sophisticated on the market, or one that encompasses the latest capabilities...

sandrabarber 29.11.2002 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP-NS 305

Sony DVP NS305 review

Advantages: Easy to Use
Disadvantages: Difficult to use without remote control

...Having had my sony unit for around 12 months now, I have decided to share some information with you. Having recieved this DVD player as a gift, I am unsure as to how much the unit retailed at, but a quick search on most sites will give you a rough idea. The unit is a very slimline one, fitting nicley on top of my current TV. It also is the same size as the other sony seperates available, so a system would be all the same width. It is finshed in silver, which was an unusual choice when it first debuted. It has a SCART output and RGB as well, but for me the lack of RF (standard aeiral) output put me at a disadvantage as my old TV doesnt have any scart leads. It is a simple to use unit, with most features accessible from the handheld. However if one was to lose this control, then several functions wouldnt be accesable...

csujamie 29.05.2004 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP-NS 305

Sony DVD Player

Advantages: Durable and with great sound and picture quality.
Disadvantages: None come to mind.

...This Sony DVD player is incredible. This is without a doubt the best DVD player I have ever owned. It is attractive, sleek, and appealing. It is also very durable. When I first received it I dropped it accidentally and I thought it was broken for sure. It turns out it was just scuffed. So I took to my TV right away and hooked it up. It was great. It played all my DVD's and never overheated. I used it plenty of times and I still have it and it is still one of the smartest purchases I have ever made. If you have the chance and the money handy to pick up this product I would suggest you did. Hopefully you will have the same great experience as me except for the dropping it part well enjoy....

stewroc8 30.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony DVP-NS708HP

A Great System from Sony

Advantages: Nice Classy Design, Great Graphics, and a Good Online
Disadvantages: Small Gamelist Thus Far and Some Games Suffer From Framerate and Graphical Pop-Up Issues

...Sony's Playstation 3 is thier third go around in the Video Game business. My console reviews usually consist of reviews in the following categories Controller, Graphics, Multiplayer/Online, and Game Library. Much like the Xbox 360, i'll also be reviewing the Design of the PS3. The design of the PS3 is the more classy of the three new consoles. The PS3 is a black square system with a curved top. While the design is beautiful, this system is very big, matching the 360 in terms of size. The system also offers Blu-ray but, in my opinion, that should not be the only reason you should be spending $400-500 on this system. The PS3's controller is the classic Playstation controller once again and that shouldn't be a problem for any gamer. The original PS3 controller was the Sixaxis but is now Dualshock 3. For a company that created...

TheGame2k2 27.07.2009 · Read review
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