What do you need to know about DVD for a TV?

[Moonbeam]

I want to get a DVD player. I got a reasonably high res Panasonic TV with S video. I notice that DVD players come in a wide variety of price ranges and with all kinds of features which I don't understand and can't even list. I don't have home theater. What should I make sure to get and what don't I need. I know I don't need more than a single disk capacity at one time. I can still get up and change disks ever couple of hours or so. Would a cheepie be good enough. Thanks

 

[nateholtrop]

would be fine for your setup....dont get the special tho get a decent one.

nate

 

[xraymongral]

A bottom line brand name unit will serve you well!

 

[Yo Ma Ma]

The Sony PS2 system is also a DVD player.

 

[Moonbeam]

Thanks gents, I'm off to shop. Yo_, a bery interesting suggestion, but still a bit hard to find I think and a bit of money. Tempting idea though and glad you mentioned it.

 

[KameLeon]

Panasonic DVD-RV80 is the best interlaced DVD player out on the market currently. You can most likely get it for ~$250 right now. It'll probably serve you well for a while, until you get a progressive scan TV.

 

[RossMAN]

Yes a basic entry level DVD Player should suit your needs just fine. I would recommend searching the Hot Deals forum for the word DVD and you'll probably find several DVD Player deals. Brands I would recommend are: Toshiba, Panasonic, JVC, Sony and Pioneer.

Here are two deals worth checking out:
Panasonic DVD-RV30 DVD-Video Player (reg. $299.95) for $169 Shipped!!

Philips DVD Player $119 Free S/H

Progressive Scan DVD player $180 [pioneer 434

After you buy a DVD Player, you should check out the forums at DVDTalk.com it's everything you will ever want to know, including DVD Bargains (the best being $10 per DVD including shipping from Columbia House).

Welcome to the world of DVD!

 

[Moonbeam]

I got a Panasonic DVDRV31K for $194 which also plays VCDs and MP3s and seemed to have enough bells and whistles to suit me.

RossMAN, will check out that site.

 

[konichiwa]

If your TV has component inputs make sure to get a player that has outputs. And if your reciever doesn't do DD5.1/DTS decoding you can get players that have onboard decoders. But since you've already bought, don't worry about it.

 

[RossMAN]

Moonbeam - Good choice I hope you'll enjoy your DVD player. If you or your family has enough time to watch a few DVDs a week then you can register for a free month of DVD rentals from NetFlix.com, if you would like the URL and more info then please e-mail me at rossman@europa.com with NetFlix in the subject line.

I would also suggest checking out DVDPriceSearch.com a few times a week they list DVD Deals, Specials, Sales and Coupons.

 

[Moonbeam]

Koni, thanks man. I don't have component. That was the one thing I did know. I also don't have a receiver of any kind and didn't I think, get built in decoding. I'll get one, I guess, if I get surround sound.

RossMAN, thanks for the additional info. Right now I'm just gonna rent DVD instead of VCR for a bit better picture and no rewinding etc.

I got to wait a week cause they were sold out.