Found a good deal on a Toshiba SD1600 dvd player....is it worth it?

[Cougar]

Hey everyone, I know that this is a mainly a computer forum but I didn't know where else to post it.

I'm currently in the market to get a set-top dvd player (the kind that hooks up straight to the tv) and I found the Toshiba SD1600 for $160 but I don't know if it's any good. I have been debating between the toshiba sd1600, the Pioneer DV333, and the Sony DVPS360. Now my main concern is to get a good reliable player that won't break down after a week of use and it won't have too many problems reading discs. So the question is this, will the toshiba player last or will I regret my purchase?

My setup is as follows: 27" RCA tv with A/V jacks only (no s-video inputs), Technics dolby pro logic receiver (no dolby digital or dts). In order to take advantage of s-video and dolby digital I would have to upgrade both my tv and my receiver and I am not willing to do that at this point or for a few years to come. Right now I just want a dvd player so that I won't have to keep watching dvd's on my computer.

So what's the verdict? I realize that the pioneer can play cd-r's but that doesn't concern me at all, so it all comes down to the quality of the player. Does toshiba make good quality players or should I spend the extra $90 and get either the sony or the pioneer?

 

[KidViciou$]

none of them, get the apex, you get dvd, svcd, mp3, and vcd, and it is VERY good quality. i bought one, and im happy.

although audio gets out of sync every once in a while, but i think thats how it is with all dvds

 

[Cougar]

Really? Apex? I was under the impression that their players were kind of shady. Which model number do you have and how much does it cost?

Also, before anyone suggests it, the Playstation 2 is pretty much out of the picture because of the price. I realize that it would be both a great console and a dvd player in one, but by the time you buy 1 game and 1 memory card (which I would most definately end up doing) it will run over $400 and that is just way too much money at this point. Maybe once I get a new job that pays a whole truckload of money I'll get it, but for right now it's just too expensive as a stand alone dvd player (with or without the game & memory card).

 

[KidViciou$]

no, they are quite good.

Apex 600a review

you cant get it with the hack though, so no copying DVDs

 

[Croton]

get the pioneer dv333

800.com has it for $250
there's a coupon for -$20 for 800.com at techbargains. com
but go through ebates and get 5% back.

check out this forum for home theater stuff:
[l]www.hometheaterforum.com[/l]

 

[Fathom4]

I've had the Toshiba SD1600 for about a month now. $160.00 is an excellent price. The only thing I don't like about it is the fact that it doesn't play CD-R's.

Other than that it's an excellent unit and has performed flawlessly. I use it daily as my CD player to my stereo and primarily watch only DVD's, it's been great so far.

 

[Cougar]

Well, that's 1 vote for Apex, 1 vote for Pioneer, and 1 vote for toshiba. Any one else out there wanna chime in and voice your opinion?

Croton...

Just out of curiosity, what is your reason for recommending the pioneer? Is it because it can play CD-R's, or do you have one and you feel like it's a higher quality player than the toshiba?

 

[Chef0083]

I would go with the Tosahiba at that price if it has all the features you want?! The others you mentioned are all good models,, the sony is good but a bit high( it is Sony after all )

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[Fathom4]

Cougar - the quality of the Toshiba is excellent, like i said the only drawback is that it doesn't play CD-R's.

 

[Cougar]

Chef0083...

You do have a point. I guess if I get the unit and it doesn't perform admirably I can always return it and get a different unit. My local Best Buy has it for $160 so returning it would be a breeze.

Fathom4...

I guess I should have responded to you too....anyways, I did read what you had said, but I was just curious why Croton suggested the pioneer.

Thanks for all the input.