• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

HOT DEAL!! Apex MultiPurpose -DTS/Dolby 5.1- DVD Player for $130!

O

omair2005

Member
Hey,
Found this dvd player at Sam's Club and Amazon! This dvd player sells for $170 at Circuit City! On top of that, it has Progressive Scan!
Here is the link for Amazon Apex Ad-800 Dvd Player
Here is the link for Sam's Club (also available at B&M) Apex Ad-800 Dvd Player

Product Specs

-Audio-
Dolby Digital/DTS/PCM Ready
MP3 Capable
Vocal Assist Function
3-D Virtual Surround Sound
Built-In Dolby Digital Decoder(5.1)
Optical Digital Out
Analog Audio Out (Single)

-Video-
RCA Output
S-Video Output
Component Video Out

-Karaoke-
Plays DVD-VCD-SVCD-CD-CD/R-CD/RW
Two Microphone Jacks
Microphone Volume Control
Echo Control

-Special Features-
Plays both NTSC & PAL
HDCD
Progressive Scan
Firmware Upgradable
Zoom (2x, 4x)
Built-In Screen Saver
Programmable Playback Sequence
Frame by Frame Slow Motion
Parental Lock
Multiple Language Subtitles (Captions)
Multiple Angle
Slow Motion Forward & Backward
Fast Motion Forward & Backward
Evaluate Digest Function
 
Wow, this looks better than the Panasonic deal (though I'm not sure how the brand stacks up). It's got digital output AND dolby decoder.
 
Amazon stock is running out. Only 1 left. More on the way they claim. You should be able to use the Amazon $20 off coupon for electronics making it even cheaper.
 
I dont want to ruin the thread, but we sell these at wal-mart, and the brand is Sh!t. I've returned probably 300 of these over the course of 6 months. All the model numbers have problems. (AD-1000, 500, 800, and 1100) They have shotty electronics, and I have seen MANY of them come back defective, so just be careful🙂 Jim
 
Apex: Crappy design, cheap electronics, inexpensive retail.

Apex became famous because they were the first to release
a DVD player with the "secret" menu that allowed you to deactivate
Macrovision and region limits. If it weren't for that, you would
not hear people trumpeting them now...Well, except for the fact
that similar hacks "somehow" keep leaking out to the world about
their newer players...

Kwad
 
The only reason I bought an Apex unit (from Walmart) was because it was cheap and the only hackable unit easily obtainable. All in all, I'm happy with mine.
Quality control is suspect, so some have had to buy & return until they got one that worked fine.

I've heard bad things about the AD-800s audio output (skips and/or loud tweaking noises), but they might have fixed those problems by now.
 
If you want a cheap hackable unit that'll play anything, I'd
recommend the Sampo DVE611 over any of the Apex units. It's hackable
to turn off macrovision and make region free, it's about the same
price, and it's made a bit better. It's not super high quality, either,
but a bit better...

Kwad
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top