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glen
30-10-2001, 19:30
Right heres the deal, I want to buy a DVD player but moneys a bit short so i have to turn to the catalogue, (so Limited Choice)

I can Choose From..

Alba DVD 103 (http://www.hifichoice.co.uk/review_read.asp?ID=796),
Philips DVD622 (http://cgi.catsdirect.force9.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Shop_Philips_53.html),
Hitachi DVP315 (http://store.europe.yahoo.com/courts/12031.html),
Sanyo DVD7201 (http://store.europe.yahoo.com/qed-uk/1147201s.html),
Sony DVP NS 300 (http://www.techtronics.com/uk/shop/50-sony-dvp-ns300-multi-region-dvd-player.html),

The Player I Choose MUST be Multi Region (or Hackable)
MP3 Playability Is Preferable (But Not Essential)

So Do any of you own/used to own/recommend any of the above?

Helpppppppppppppppp;)
splobber
30-10-2001, 19:38
Alba? Ugh!

I'm a bit of a Sony freak, so I would probably settle for that one, but that's me (although I'm breaking with my Sony addiction and getting a Pioneer DV-747 in December)

Is this your first player or somting?
glen
30-10-2001, 19:42
Originally posted by splobber
Is this your first player or somthing?

Yup:o
deftone666
30-10-2001, 19:59
Originally posted by splobber


I'm a bit of a Sony freak, so I would probably settle for that one,


Not much chance of it being Multi-Region from the catalogue though?:D
glen
30-10-2001, 20:06
Originally posted by deftone666


Not much chance of it being Multi-Region from the catalogue though?:D


Oi <s>Onion Boy</s> Dabber Dan.. Shut it:D ;) ..


No Seriously The Sony one is looking tempting:rolleyes:
splobber
30-10-2001, 20:07
Originally posted by deftone666


Not much chance of it being Multi-Region from the catalogue though?:D

Indeed, although the sales staff will probably tell you that it is.

He could always buy the Sony from the company in the supplied link. :eek:

Did you have a DVD-ROM on your laptop before then Glen, or is this your first foray into buying DVD's?
glen
30-10-2001, 20:28
Originally posted by splobber
Is this your first foray into buying a DVD Player?

:o :o Y:o u:o p:o :o
splobber
30-10-2001, 20:41
Thanks for misquoting me Glen. :rolleyes:
Bapapapa
30-10-2001, 20:47
glen - If you have to buy from the catalogue - 5p a week for a million weeks :p - then forget the Sony as you'd have to send it away to be chipped for multiregion playback, which will cost £50+ (Incidentally, my local hifi shop were selling these for £170 m/r the other day!! :eek: )

Dunno about the others, but I wouldn't be seen dead with an Alba in the house. Now if it was Amstrad....

BTW, if your a bit strapped for cash now, then FFS don't get a DVD player - I'm rapidly going, if not already, bankrupt.

:(

:p

I'd personally go for one of 'name brands' from www.upgradeheaven.com - I think they have credit facilities now, too. Although for some reason if you apply for strap, I have visions of the episode where Homer applies for credit to buy the camper truck running through my mind. :D :D
glen
30-10-2001, 21:01
Originally posted by Bapapapa
glen - If you have to buy from the catalogue - 5p a week for a million weeks :p - then forget the Sony as you'd have to send it away to be chipped for multiregion playback, which will cost £50+ (Incidentally, my local hifi shop were selling these for £170 m/r the other day!! :eek: )

Dunno about the others, but I wouldn't be seen dead with an Alba in the house. Now if it was Amstrad....

BTW, if your a bit strapped for cash now, then FFS don't get a DVD player - I'm rapidly going, if not already, bankrupt.

:(

:p

I'd personally go for one of 'name brands' from www.upgradeheaven.com - I think they have credit facilities now, too. Although for some reason if you apply for strap, I have visions of the episode where Homer applies for credit to buy the camper truck running through my mind. :D :D

fair enough but are non of the players above remote hackable?
The Pink Flamingo
30-10-2001, 21:21
Why not apply for an Egg credit card? 0% interest on purchases for 1st 6 months. After 6 months, transfer it to the NatWest credit card at 5.9% APR for balances FOR THE LIFE OF THE DEBT. Much much cheaper than buying from the 'catalogue', as I keep trying (unsuccessfully!) to tell my sister-in-law... :( :(


TPF
splobber
30-10-2001, 22:26
Originally posted by glen
Right heres the deal, I want to buy a DVD player but moneys a bit short so i have to turn to the catalogue

http://members.tripod.co.uk/splobber/pics/freemansglen.jpg
glen
31-10-2001, 06:47
:D :rolleyes: LOL :rolleyes: :D