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Old July 24th, 2003, 07:20 AM   #1
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What to look for in a DVD player?


Any one have any suggestions as to what I should look for in a DVD player? I don't have a ton of money to spend on one, but I would like to pick one up tonight.

In all honesty, it won't get used that much probably. I rarely ever rent movies and I have a good amount of VHS tapes that I never watch. So I don't need a top of the line unit or anything. I just need some quick guidelines basically on what not to buy so I don't go to Best Buy and get something cheap that sucks.
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Old July 24th, 2003, 07:53 AM   #2
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Re: What to look for in a DVD player?


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Any one have any suggestions as to what I should look for in a DVD player? I don't have a ton of money to spend on one, but I would like to pick one up tonight.

In all honesty, it won't get used that much probably. I rarely ever rent movies and I have a good amount of VHS tapes that I never watch. So I don't need a top of the line unit or anything. I just need some quick guidelines basically on what not to buy so I don't go to Best Buy and get something cheap that sucks.
You might want to go to Wal-Mart instead--they have a 60 dollar player that might be fine for you. It's not a Sony or anything, but it's not one of the unknown brands either (like a Samsung or Sanyo or something).
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Old July 24th, 2003, 08:05 AM   #3
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Or if you have a Costco or Sam's CLub membership, go there. Every thing there is good quality, you have a while to return it. Plus the prices are ALOT cheaper.
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Old July 24th, 2003, 08:09 AM   #4
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Unless you're a real stickler for cool things on a DVD player, I just go for the cheapest one I can find.

I just want to watch movies, not really caring too much about little things.

True, mine haven't last more than 2 years, but still

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Old July 24th, 2003, 08:20 AM   #5
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I saw an APEX in Walmart the other day for only 49.00 but I just wouldnt trust it!

They have samsung and like Chap stated others for around 60-80 range that are name brand. That is the route I would go personally!

You wont find antything that cheap at Sams Club or Costco!
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Old July 24th, 2003, 03:42 PM   #6
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We have a KLH at Best Buy for like $45 or something like that.
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We have a KLH at Best Buy for like $45 or something like that.
Just say no to KLH!

I have an RCA I've had for 4 years, and it still is going pretty good. My Sony is actually a better player, but I've only had that one for a couple years.

Both work pretty well.
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Old July 24th, 2003, 03:57 PM   #8
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Just say no to KLH!
Hey, people like cheap stuff.
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