Advantages: multi region feature, excellent audio and video quality
Disadvantages: manual supplied had no english section

...Within the last 2 years I have purchased two other DVD players in the Toshiba range, an SD210E and an SD110E. The range-topping SD330E was purchased for its multi-region capability which is essential if playing DVDs from abroad. A multi-standard (NTSC/PAL) TV is another essential component for a small home cinema system based upon the SD330E. I use a small, 13 inch, Sharp LCD TV which is stacked with a whole range of features including automatic NTSC/PAL switching. Curiously the SD330E bears very little physical resemblance to its predecessors. It is the same width and depth of its cousins but only two-thirds the height. The most striking difference between the models is in the weight of the SD330E, which, thanks to switch-mode technology used in the design of the power supply, is very light and creates an immediate, first... Read review

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Advantages: 'Toshiba Brand Name' Multi Region capability
Disadvantages: No On Board DTS/Dolby Digital Decoder

...I bought the Toshiba SD330E DVD player 3 Months ago. My choice, was influenced at the time by the price (£49.99), and, having already owned the lower model Toshiba SD125E. Advantages of the SD330E: = Plays DVD, VCD, Audio CD (inc mp3/ wma format) JPEG's (Photo cd's/dvd's) , as well as DVD-R discs of dvd video format, with no problems. Multi Region Capable (provided you check where you are buying it from). Component video outputs, coaxial audio & optical audio outputs. (For those wishing to connect to Home Cinema / Plasma's or LCD televisions. Superb Picture Quality, (even when connected with Scart Lead) I have mine connected to my home cinema system, through the optical out connection, and, well, lets just say, this is how DVD should be observed!! Disadvantages... Read review

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Advantages: Picture and sound quality
Disadvantages: You could pay more for a better machine.

...--A BIT OF BACKGROUND-- The realease of this DVD player was quite a suprise to me, in that it replaced the very adequate machine, the SD-220E. This player which has now become the little sister of the 330E was reatiled at £180! And although the newer SD-330E is significantly cheaper, it has modified and upgraded components (compared to the 220E) that not only must incease production costs and value of the machine, but dramaticaly improve the sound and picture quality! --CHARACTORISTICS-- The picture quality of this player is exeptional at the price. Reds are very vibrant (which is a colour that dvd players find hardest to produce - I read once). The contrast and seperation of colours is very good, and for a player of this price you could class the picture as being pin sharp. The reason I say this machine is a suitable... Read review

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Advantages: Too many to list.
Disadvantages: Still looking...

...plugged in my Toshiba SD-330 and had to stop ourselves from watching the whole movie because we were so impressed with the quality of the picture and sound. And that was only using the SCART connection. Following this we swapped from the SCART to the alternative component inputs (which splits the signals being sent from the DVD player to the TV) and even though we didn't think it possible, the picture improved again. It was clean, vibrant and rich, with great blacks (not various shades of dark grey) and beautiful clarity. My friend went and bought one the next day (he now uses the £700 Pioneer in his bedroom). Appearance: The size of the unit was also astounding at 22 cm deep, but only 6cm high. How do they fit everything in? Of course there is a choice of colours, black or silver, and since I have the black and my friend has the silver, I... Read review

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Advantages: Attractive, Easy to use, light weight
Disadvantages: ???? None

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Advantages: Sleek, stylish design that is very compact
Disadvantages: Might be hard to get hold of one, unless its second hand

...One quick look on Amazon UK reveals that this has been discontinued by them. It is where I purchased this player for a mere £80 a year ago and what a bargain. It looks great, is very sleek and compact taking up very little room. It has read every disc I have put into it containing DVD/CD/VCD/SVCD files and also MP3/WMA. On the back it has among others component outputs and optical audio. When buying a DVD player look out for these as they provide maximum quality in terms of sound and picture. As long as your TV or home cinema reciever has those inputs you won't go far wrong. The only small criticism I have of this is the slight ghosting that I get on my Toshiba TV, but that maybe because I'm using a cheap S video cable and haven't got around to fitting the component cables yet- this is reflected in the rating below... Read review

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Advantages: Everything
Disadvantages: Nothing

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Advantages: Multi Region, Good picture, slim, durable
Disadvantages: No Scart, not a recorder

...DVD was launched commercial over 10 years ago. The major manufacturers made the mistake of not licensing the technology appropriately and subsequently the cost of DVD players has fallen dramatically within the past 5 years. Some people may find it hard to justify the cost of a DVD player when they can picked up for £30, but I am going to write this review to communicate the advantages of having a medium range quality DVD player. So firstly, why Toshiba? Toshiba have an excellant reputation for producing quality products for a great price. There are some manufacturers such as Sony, that in my opinion rely too much on their brand image to sell the good. Toshiba both provide an excellant product, more importantly quality and value. 'What hifi' have for many years ranked Toshiba as the best budget DVD player, and the Toshiba SD340E itself... Read review

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Advantages: Light, Fast, Looks nice, Reliable, Value.
Disadvantages: Doesn't have a built in webcam or Bluetooth connectivity.

...I first started investigating laptops in August as I wanted to take a laptop with me to university. My main requirements was that it was to be fast enough to handle most programs so that it doesn't leave me sitting around waiting to take notes or finish a task as well as remaining portable and more importantly good value for money. I am interested in computers and am doing a computer based course, so I thought I would have to budget form around £600 - £800 for a good performing laptop, as I was going on what my friends had paid for their laptops. I was also aware that after researching a bit on the internet, I found that when you buy a laptop its important that its from a good manufacturer e.g. Acer's apparently are unreliable, Compaq's are slow performing and Sony's tend to be out of most peoples price range. However Toshiba was the one... Read review

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Advantages: Fast, lots of features, easy to use
Disadvantages: Problems with internal modem, infra red port has short range

...The Toshiba satellite m30 pro is a thin and sleek laptop matching the looks and requirements for todays busy and on the move users. It is literally a desktop computer packed into a small, light and easy to use 1.6GHZ, 60 Gb memory HDD and 512 MB RAM machine. I have found it not only easy to use but also fun and hassle free most of the time. (With most problems the occasional usual thing that you get with computers) Features: - dual Harman/kardon speakers - Infrared port - Wireless lan - Internal Toshiba software modem - Dvd-r burner - Dvd player features (play, stop , etc buttons on the side of the laptop) - IEEE port - Serial port to add monitor - Expansion card slot - 3 USB ports - Multiple settings for battery use. Can alter power settings to extend the life of the battery to its maximum approx 8 hours life - Intel... Read review

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