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Samsung DVD-V6800/XEU - VCR/DVD Player Combi

• Contents: Region - Zone 2 / Standard - B/G, L/L' / DivX/MPEG4 compatible - Yes / Compatible Media - DVD±RW, DivX, CD, CD-R(W), MP3, WMA, JPEG / Removable recording supports - No / Internal hard drive - No / Internal hard drive capacity (in GB) - - / Integrated Audio Decoder - Compatible with DTS, Dolby Digital / Video Out - S-Video output Component video output 2 scart sockets / Audio Out - Digital optical audio output Digital coaxial audio output / Scart Adapter - 2
• Included Accessories - AV cable, remote control, batteries, coaxial cable, scart lead
• Dimensions (mm) - 430 x 84 x 240
• Weight (kg) - 3.4

Great Bang for the Buck, 2008-08-11
The DVD and VCR that this replaced (from 6-10 years old) cost four times as much and yet this is superior to them both. I can't beleive that some expected a DVD Recorder was included at this price...give it a few more years at least, however the descriptions for the v6800 do vary depending which site is visited. The VCR definately has 6 heads and not 4. The DVD can become multi-region with the hack descibed by others on Amazon. If like me your TV only accepts Progressive Scan in NTSC format the DVD player won't output a PAL disc in NTSC format. NTSC encoded disks work fine. I didn't have any issue with the remote either although the dubious unbranded batteries could have caused that issue.

Samsung DVD-F1080/XEU - HDMI Upscaling DVD Player - Black

• DVD: Media Type - CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-R, DVD RW, DVD-RW, DVD R, Kodak Picture CD, DVD, CD / Video D/A Converter - 14bit / 108MHz / Audio D/A Converter - 24bit / 192kHz / Search Speed - 32x, 128x, 2x, 8x / Supported Digital Video Standards - DivX, MPEG-4 / Supported Digital Audio Standards - MP3 / Upscaling - Yes / Output Resolution - 1080i, 720p, 1080p
• DVD Features: Picture Zoom - Yes / MP3 Compatible - Yes / Features - Progressive scanning, JPEG photo playback
• Audio System: Sound Output Mode - Stereo / Digital Audio Format - Dolby Digital output
• Remote Control: Type - Remote control / Technology - Infrared
• Connections: Connector Type - 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - rear ¦ 1 x component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - rear ¦ 1 x composite video output ( RCA phono ) - rear ¦ 1 x audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - rear ¦ 1 x SPDIF output ( RCA phono ) - rear

Cheap to Buy - Exspensive Looking - Good Upscale Image, 2008-11-15
Very Impressed - Recommended! Matches the Samsung TV's Nicely and then works off the TV Remote.

Samsung HT-TZ315R - 5.1 ch - 1000 Watt Bluetooth Home Cinema System - With HDMI - Black

• Type - Home Cinema Set with DVD player
• Amplifier - Tallboy speakers
• Compatible CD-R/RW - Yes
• Other read media - JPEG, WMA, WMV, DIVX, XVID
• Size (mm) - 430 x 65 x 352

Superb System, 2008-10-22
This is an excellent system. Very good sound quality and can be connected to your sky box with optical audio lead for great sound.

Setup is very easy, speaker stands are a little fiddly, but no rocket science needed. All in all, this does exactly what it says on the box and does it very well. Sub provides very good bass, and the satellite speakers are very smart.

Philips DVP3980/05 - DVD Player with True High-Def HDMI 1080p

• Contents: Region - Zone 2 / Standard - PAL / DivX/MPEG4 compatible - Yes / Compatible Media - CD, CD-R/CD-RW, CD video/SVCD, DVD R/ RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD video, DivX MPEG-1, MPEG-2, JPEG Picture CD, Picture CD Kodak / Removable recording supports - No / Internal hard drive - No / Internal hard drive capacity (in GB) - - / Integrated Audio Decoder - MP3, Dolby Digital, PCM, WMA / Video Out - Progressive component video output Digital coaxial output HDMI output
• Video Out - Progressive component video output Digital coaxial output HDMI output
• Audio Out - Analogue G/D audio output
• Included Accessories - Remote control
• Dimensions (mm) - 360 x 37 x 210 mm

Fantastic player, 2008-11-04
I can confirm that Michael Foskett is correct - this unit does play any DVD from around the world right out of the box without putting in any codes. Picture on my 720p Samsung is stunning.

I recommend increasing the brightness and the contrast in the setup menu of the DVD player itself, and then not doing much to your TV video settings (except increase contrast of course). This will help enhance the blacks on your screen. Again- picture looks amazing. You can also set the upscaling resolution from the setup menu to 720p or 1080p so the picture is optimised for your HDTV.

From my bed about 2 meters away, I'd be hard pressed telling the difference between this and Blu-Ray.

Sony DVPFX720W - 7inch Portable DVD Player

• Screen - 7" (18 cm)
• Region - Zone 2
• DivX/MPEG4 compatible - DivX
• Compatible media - Video DVD, audio CD, video CD, DVD-R/RW/R LD (video format), DVD-R/RW (VR format), DVD+R/RW/R DL, CD-R/CD-RW, JPEG, MP3, DVD-Text
• Video outputs - S-video output Composite video output Analogue stereo output Headphones socket USB port

It's a Sony...it does what it should do and does it well., 2008-10-24
I originally bought the Toshiba SDP71S from Amazon, but quickly returned it upon learning that it jumped/skipped with a great many home authored DVD's. The Shinco models looked good, but reading reviews it became apparent that they too struggled with various writeable media. So that left me with one choice as far as I was concerned - Sony - the brand you turn to if you want something to do the job well, and do it for many years without breaking.

The DVPFX720W (W for white) looked a class act the moment I took it from the box. Upon loading a disc I was surprised to notice that despite having the same 480x234 resolution as the Toshiba I had returned, it's display was 1000x better, and also better than the previous portable I had owned, a Bush model. The Sony's clarity, colour and contrast were all FAR superior to any 7inch player I had seen in action - perhaps because of the 12bit video DAC this player uses. The sound from the internal speakers was also better than the models I have used in the past as it utilizes a 96 kHz/24bit audio DAC, but like with any portable player, the small speakers pack relatively little bass...and the sound only ever comes into its own on these machines via the use of headphones - and with headphones, especially good quality ones, the sound is very powerful and bassy. DivX and Xvid playback was a dream - I loaded a DVD-RW with 3 DivX films and 3 Xvid films and the machine quickly loaded all six to allow me to choose which I watched first, and all played through without incident. The unit limits the name of DivX/Xvid files to 14 characters in length, but the Toshiba I returned limited them to only 8 characters...so that was also an improvement on what I'm used to. I then tried the full range of DVD+/-R/RW and all played back without incident...happy days! The battery EASILY makes its 5 hours advertised usage when you turn the backlight down and use headphones. The battery is also better than those with my previous players as it doesn't stick out of the back like a sore thumb, but rather attaches perfectly flat to the bottom of the unit...so as not to increase the overall footprint. Note that a five hour capacity takes a five hour charge.

As regards accessories, the Sony DVPFX720 comes with: A 5 hour Li-Poly battery, AC mains cable, 12v car cable charger, AV in/out cable and the obligatory remote control. No carry case/mounting straps or headphones like you get with some brands, but then again other brands don't put all the expense into the actual main device like Sony has here. [Note that Amazon sell portable DVD carry cases with car mounting straps if you really need one]. The outside white sections of the player are made of metal, and the gloss finish is utterly beautiful...quite what you'd expect from Sony. The embossed silver Sony logo on the top completes a very elegant look. On the side there are 2x headphone inputs, an optical audio out socket (optical mini jack adapter needed) and a switchable AV input/output socket. This will allow you to connect the player to a larger screen TV, or monitor output from your other AV devices on the player's small screen, depending on the player's input/output switch position. On the other side of the unit there is a USB input - sadly the manual only states that this is for MP3 and JPEG use....not for DivX files, which is a great shame, as that would have been incredibly handy. I will not be deducting points from the overall score for that, though, as the player's pluses far outweigh this one niggle - and I never even knew it had a USB input until I got it. Overall I think the player fully deserves its five shiny stars. Just buy it.....I can assure you, you will not regret it.

Panasonic DMR-EZ28EB-K- Multi Format DVD Recorder With 1080P Up-Conversion & Freeview - Black

• Super Multi-Format Record/Play
• 1080p Up-Conversion
• Easy Operation with VIERA Link
• MP3, Divx & JPEG Playback
• Intelligent i/p Conversion

Simplicity, style, brilliance, and performance!, 2008-09-11
This item is excellent! From unbelievably easy set up to recording accurately in less than 5 minutes!
Excellent interface, guide, intuitive control, superb picture performance and stylish slim design!
DVD RAM recording allows chase play (watch whilst still recording a programme, or watch one recording whilst recording another!
Sound too is excellent via optical digital out, and upscaled picture performance via HDMI is really very good indeed at this price point.
This machine replaces an ageing Panasonic DVD Recorder (DMR ES520 with Freeview but no HDMI or Upscaling), and it clearly is a vast improvement on that good machine in almost every area.
It serves as an extremely worthy extra digital recording option above Sky HD (my main system), and I can now record 3 digital programmes simultaneosuly! Will I ever get up off the sofa?
It responds much quicker too, so a faster processor is in evidence, which enhances and smooths the process of setting timers, playback etc.
DVD + or - recordings are easily 'finalised' for playback on other DVD's so no compatibility problems (other than with DVD RAM which is Panasonic specific and best used therefore for daily not to be archived recordings along with it's ease of use and facilities which are similar to Sky Plus)
Highly recommended! Panasonic deliver, and Amazon excel again in terms of price, delivery and customer service.
You simply can't go wrong with this machine, and this supplier!

Fisual Digital Optical Cable - 1m - Pro Install Series

• Ideal for budget to mid range systems
• SKY, SKY+, PS3, BLU-RAY compatible
• Toslink fittings (square shaped plug)
• Great for fitters wanting a quality cable for re-sale or install use.

Bargain!, 2008-10-21
Purchased this cable and a hdmi lead on sunday evening and arrived tuesday! Was being persuaded to purchase both cables in Comet by a salesman for nearly £80! So though at just over £11 for the pair delivered would be worth a shot, as the gadget show on 5 proved there was hardly any difference between cheap/expensive cables.

Works a treat, an absolute bargain! Would highly recommend!

Panasonic DMR-EZ48VEBK - DVD Recorder & VCR Combination - With 1080P Up-Conversion & Freeview - Black

• HDMI 1.3 with Deep Colour
• Super Multi Format Record & Play
• Viera Link
• VHS Refresh Dubbing to DVD
• Accurate Record & Schedule Change

Very good but not great, 2008-08-04
I bought this recently so have not seen its full potential.However,playing DVDs and old videos, produced very good results and in the old videos I saw lots of detail I had previously missed on my old sony VCR player.I watched Pan's Labyrinth on it recently, through my panasonic 37 inch plasma and I was amazed at the colour and depth ,it was at times almost 3D. Overall I am very pleased it and I wanted a combi because I still have a big collection of VCRs, I've just not yet replaced with DVD.If I was paying for A DVD recorder only, at this price, I would however expect more.

Samsung BD-P1500/XEU - Blu-ray Disc Player - Includes Two Free Blu-ray Discs Bundle: ‘I am Legend' and 'Oceans Thirteen'

good budget machine, 2008-11-02
having had to return my first player to amazon for a faulty remote i diddnt hold out much hope for this player but ive been pleasantly surprised on my second unit, ive just updated to profile 2.0 which was really easy to do and i must say picture quality is stunning , i played cars and was blown away , indiana jones and iron man were excellent quality also , sure u could play extra for a sony machine but really if this does the job why bother !

Sony RDR-HXD995 250GB Hard Disc Drive DVD Recorder

• Contents: Region - Zone 2 / Standard - PAL, SECAM / DivX/MPEG4 compatible - Yes / Compatible Media - DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD R, DVD RW, CD-R, DVD R DL, DivX, MP3, JPEG / Removable recording supports - DVD-R, DVD R, DVD-RW, DVD RW, DVD-R DL, DVD R DL / Internal hard drive - Yes / Internal hard drive capacity (in GB) - 250 / Integrated Audio Decoder - Dolby Digital 2.0 / Video Out - HDMI output S-Video output Component video output Composite video output
• Included Accessories - Remote control
• Dimensions (mm) - 430 x 288 x 76
• Weight (kg) - 4.7
• Other - Remote Control USB port DV iLINK input Built-in Freeview Tuner Block noise reduction Unwanted noise reduction Chasing playback Simultaneous play/record mode Pause Live TV

pleased with this, 2008-10-09
not long had this quite pleased with this not noisy plays back divx/xvids ok certain dvdr discs it dont seem to like setting up is a breeze epg can be a bit slow playback of dvds is excellent but i really would recomend this because the ease of setting it up to record to hdd and editing/timeslip features