Best deals on LCD tvs with DVD player?

I don't know where or who has the best deals. Do you know any or can you point me in the right direction please? I only want a 26". I don't mind a refurbished one. I'm not bothered by branded names either, however a good brand does usually mean better quality! Thanks xx

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Dont.

You usually only find TV's with built in players in the bottom-of-the-barrel brands like Westinghouse and Dynex.

And why would you buy a HDTV that is 'crippled' by including a standard-def DVD player?

There are some good deals on name-brand LCD's from Samsung, Sony, Sharp and some good Plasmas from Panasonic. Then just add a inexpensive BluRay player and a "Media Bridge" HDMI cable from Amazon.

what is the deal with upconverting DVD players? DVDs do not have HD info inside them.

ruderitali

I am assuming that the sole purpose of an upconverting DVD player is to display the DVD at original 16:9 ratio in its full 852x480 resolution (that is if the DVD actually contains 852x480 resolution(lots of DVDs are 4:3 ratio with 720x480 standard resolution).

But heres the thing, as far as I know, in order for something to be HD, it needs to be at least 1280Ã720 resolution. Therefore if someone says a upconverting DVD player converts DVD to HD then they are lying. -source for minimum HD requirments(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television(see "Digital Video Resolutions"(ctrl f)))

What are your thoughts?

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The specs you are describing would be for 'true hd.'

Basically the dvd player is basically using some neat mathematical 'extrapolation' method to blow up the DVD image to fit on an HD screen.

Technically, its not lying. Its just one of those things where the consumer needs to read the fine print.

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what is the deal with HD dvd players and hi-defintion DVDs?

the5500

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As a counterpoint to the previous responder's answer, I'd like to point out the following to further enlighten you and balance out his biased response:

- HD-DVD players are more affordable. The lower-tier consoles cost $400-$500, while the upper-tier consoles (which DO offer 1080p) start at $800. By comparison, Blu-Ray consoles start at $1000, and while the $500-$600 PS3 has a built-in Blu-Ray player, good luck finding one in the next few months.

- HD-DVD consoles are already in their second generation, having worked out more kinks and refined their technology, while Blu-Ray is having trouble even getting their first generation of devices out.

- There are more HD-DVD titles currently out, and they consistently sell more than Blu-Ray discs. (

- Sony's having a bad public relations year right now--"rootkits" in their CDs that make PC's vulnerable to viruses, computer batteries that explode, the UMD format flopping, the PSP having lackluster sales, and all the delays and difficulties that are plaguing Blu-Ray in its debut (Sony itself hasn't even managed to release its own Blu-Ray player yet; the only Blu-Ray player available in stores right at this moment is by Samsung) threaten to make Blu-Ray the next Betamax.

- HD-DVD also has support from Microsoft, which is selling an external HD-DVD add-on to its XBox 360. That means, for the 7 million plus (10 million by the end of the year) *current* XBox 360 owners, they can get a $200 high-definition player.

- "Shootouts" comparing the movies that have been released in both formats keep declaring HD-DVD the winner in picture quality, despite Blu-Ray's potential for larger capacity (note that most commercially-released HD-DVD's are dual-layer 30GB's, while most Blu-Rays right now are single-layer 25GB discs, which means the whole "larger capacity" thing isn't holding true anyway).

- 1080i/p is NOT an issue. If you're watching on a 720p/1080i HDTV set, you'll have to set your Blu-Ray player down to 1080i anyway, and if you're watching on a 1080p HDTV set, the set will convert the 1080i signal from an HD-DVD player to 1080p with no ill effects.


In short, while it's too early to call a victor in this "format war," right now HD-DVD has the upper hand.

Where can I get the best deal for Pioneer DV-410V-K Multi-Format 1080p Upscaling DVD Player...?

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Where can I find a really good deal online for Pioneer DV-410V-K Multi-Format 1080p Upscaling DVD Player Featuring HDMI

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$99.96
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* HDMI Terminal for Digital Audio/Video Out
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* HD JPEG Playback JPEG PhotoViewer (Fujicolor CD) Video Adjust Func
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* 1 HDMI Terminal ,1 USB Input, 1 Coaxial Digital Output, 1 S-Video Output, 1 Audio/1 Video Output, Component Video Output (DVD, Video CD)


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# Item model number: DV-410V-K

I purchased Pioneer DV-410V dvd player to replace a low-end Sony model that I have been using for a year. The Sony DVD player does not have a HDMI port, so I have been relegated to watching my Panasonic LCD TV via component video cable. I narrowed my choice between Pioneer and LG DN898 players. They are the two top rated DVD players according to Consumer Reports. Pioneer, with the score of 86, tops LG player (which gets 82). I saw no reviews for LG DN898 on the Amazon web site; Pioneer (Amazon's second bestselling upconverting DVD player; LG was #7) got 15 mostly positive reviews. So I went for the Pioneer player.

Pioneer DV-410V has a very handsome form factor. There are more controls in the front panel of the player than most other DVD players (even though I probably would not use any of them). Disc tray is very solidly made. The display is easy to read. Pioneer comes with plenty of connection options. Composite A/V, S-video, component video, HDMI, plus coaxial digial audio out. The notable omission is the optical digital output (fortunately I do not need it), which is available in Pioneer's higher-end models. The set up was very easy. Connect the HDMI cable, went through various settings in the Home Menu, and I was ready to watch my first DVD.

The Home Menu is a model of efficiency. It is divided into five major sections: Audio Settings, Video Adjust, Play Mode, Disk Navigator, and Initial Settings. It is very easy to navigate through each section using cursor buttons. I especially like the Video Adjust Menu, which give you control over such settings as Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, and Chroma Level. This may be redundant with many TVs, but my Panasonic LCD display has minimal picture settings, so some of those settings are still useful.

The picture quality is much better than what I have been used to with the Sony, at least due to using HDMI instead of component video cable. The picture is more lively and rich than what I have been used to. The picture quality difference was most evident when viewing JPEG photo files. They were like viewing them on my computer display, except on very large scale. I gave up watching JPEG files with the Sony because the images were so pixelated and the resolution was so terrible.

Audio was very rich and clear, although this only happened when I disabled surround and other special audio features. Sometimes less is more. Too many special settings actually have opposite effect. The player remembers last five discs, and it resumes the play automatically. When I stop a DVD and then press play there is no delay; on my old Sony there was a considerable delay

So why only four stars. Any man-made product has at least a bit of imperfection, so this DVD player is no exception. My major gripe is that Pioneer is noisy. It is not a problem when I am watching a DVD, but when I first turn on the unit or when I pause or stop the noise level is perceptible. Next, the display in front of the unit is fixed at displaying chapter and elapsed time (for DVDs). I rather have the flexibility to change it to the remaining time, which is more useful to me. I can view the remaining time and other informations by pressing Display button on the remote (and I have to press the button two more times to get rid of the onscreen display), but that's not as convenient as just looking at the unit's display. Time format is in minutes and seconds, so 1 hour 25 minutes will show up as 85:00, instead of 01:25:00 which I am accustomed to viewing. The remote control is not a universal remote, so I cannot control my TV with it. It does not even have volume or mute buttons. This is no problem for me because I use Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote, which I would recommend very highly. Lastly, it only comes in black, if anyone cares.

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best deal on tv with dvd players?

Mandy's Pl

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Don't get one. With DVD players down to $39, there's no reason to. If the player fails, it often takes the TV with it. Then you have to get the TV repaired.
There are many posts here in answers from people who have no TV because their DVD failed. Running out and buying a DVD player to hook yup to the TV isn't an option. You have to get it repaired-and it will cost a lot more than a new DVD player.

DVD player error???

Kape

recently i rented some DVDs to watch on my computer but some of the discs display errors such as the disc region is not the same as the region for the dvd player.

i know i am suppose to change the region for the dvd player but there is only a limited number of times i can change it and after that i would not be able to change it any more so is there any other way that i can watch the DVDs without changing the region as i do not want to waste the limited number of times that i can change the dvd player region.

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There are some ways that you could deal with this. You are allowed four times to be able to change the region settings on your computer. Remember, though; changing it from region 1 to region whatever is one time, then changing it back to region one is two times. So, for one DVD, you've all ready changed it twice. You change it again to another region after you've changed it back to 1, then you're up to three times. Then after that DVD, you go back to 1 or some other region, and your stuck with what you have. Here are the options available to you: 1. See if the specific DVDs are available in region 1 or are all region. 2. Buy a multiregion DVD player. These are still a little pricy, but are coming down. 3. Buy a PS2, and they are mostly region free. If not, before powering it on, hold all four top buttons (L1, L2, R1, R2), and the up button, then power it on, and that will cancel out the region read. However, you must do that each time you turn it on. 4. See if there are any hack patches available to make the region changes unlimited. Hope this helps.

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best deal on tv with dvd players?

Mandy's Pl

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Don't get one. With DVD players down to $39, there's no reason to. If the player fails, it often takes the TV with it. Then you have to get the TV repaired.
There are many posts here in answers from people who have no TV because their DVD failed. Running out and buying a DVD player to hook yup to the TV isn't an option. You have to get it repaired-and it will cost a lot more than a new DVD player.

DVD player error???

Kape

recently i rented some DVDs to watch on my computer but some of the discs display errors such as the disc region is not the same as the region for the dvd player.

i know i am suppose to change the region for the dvd player but there is only a limited number of times i can change it and after that i would not be able to change it any more so is there any other way that i can watch the DVDs without changing the region as i do not want to waste the limited number of times that i can change the dvd player region.

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There are some ways that you could deal with this. You are allowed four times to be able to change the region settings on your computer. Remember, though; changing it from region 1 to region whatever is one time, then changing it back to region one is two times. So, for one DVD, you've all ready changed it twice. You change it again to another region after you've changed it back to 1, then you're up to three times. Then after that DVD, you go back to 1 or some other region, and your stuck with what you have. Here are the options available to you: 1. See if the specific DVDs are available in region 1 or are all region. 2. Buy a multiregion DVD player. These are still a little pricy, but are coming down. 3. Buy a PS2, and they are mostly region free. If not, before powering it on, hold all four top buttons (L1, L2, R1, R2), and the up button, then power it on, and that will cancel out the region read. However, you must do that each time you turn it on. 4. See if there are any hack patches available to make the region changes unlimited. Hope this helps.

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best deal on tv with dvd players?

Mandy's Pl

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Don't get one. With DVD players down to $39, there's no reason to. If the player fails, it often takes the TV with it. Then you have to get the TV repaired.
There are many posts here in answers from people who have no TV because their DVD failed. Running out and buying a DVD player to hook yup to the TV isn't an option. You have to get it repaired-and it will cost a lot more than a new DVD player.

DVD player error???

Kape

recently i rented some DVDs to watch on my computer but some of the discs display errors such as the disc region is not the same as the region for the dvd player.

i know i am suppose to change the region for the dvd player but there is only a limited number of times i can change it and after that i would not be able to change it any more so is there any other way that i can watch the DVDs without changing the region as i do not want to waste the limited number of times that i can change the dvd player region.

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There are some ways that you could deal with this. You are allowed four times to be able to change the region settings on your computer. Remember, though; changing it from region 1 to region whatever is one time, then changing it back to region one is two times. So, for one DVD, you've all ready changed it twice. You change it again to another region after you've changed it back to 1, then you're up to three times. Then after that DVD, you go back to 1 or some other region, and your stuck with what you have. Here are the options available to you: 1. See if the specific DVDs are available in region 1 or are all region. 2. Buy a multiregion DVD player. These are still a little pricy, but are coming down. 3. Buy a PS2, and they are mostly region free. If not, before powering it on, hold all four top buttons (L1, L2, R1, R2), and the up button, then power it on, and that will cancel out the region read. However, you must do that each time you turn it on. 4. See if there are any hack patches available to make the region changes unlimited. Hope this helps.

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How much does it cost to put an overhead DVD player in a van?

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Tabatha

I am getting ready to buy a Dodge Grand Caravan and would like to get an overhead DVD player installed in it. How much does something like this cost? Do you think it would be cheaper to get it done somewhere else or have the dealership do it when I buy it?
Not sure if it matters but I might be buying a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.

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If you haven't purchased the vehicle yet, then this may work in your favor when negotiating with the dealership. Simply tell them that it's a feature that is necessary to have, and it's a deciding factor in your final vehicle selection. Newer vehicles do sometimes offer the option of having the overhead DVD player installed by the factory. Otherwise, maybe you can make a deal with a dealership to pay for an overhead DVD player install, or split the cost 50/50. The cheapest unit I've seen online was around $200 and install will probably run around $200.

How to modify my vcd player to be a dvd player ?

Q. I have old vcd player and i do not have money to buy dvd player
So how to modify it ?

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You can't. At least not without spending a great deal more money than it would cost to actually buy a DVD player. DVD players can be bought at yard sales for about $5.00, or at second-hand shops such as Goodwill for about $10.00. You can get new ones at Walmart for less than $50.00.

The optics for a VCD player are identical to a CD. DVD uses something different, so you would need to change these. The transport mechanism is also different, as is the CODEC. The computer would be controlling different mechanisms, and is a dedicated controller, so that would need to be changed.

About the only things you would be able to keep are the tray on which the disk is placed, the buttons in the front, the case for the player and the jacks to connect to your TV. Really, you would be building a DVD player from scratch.

Buy a DVD player, it's cheaper.

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What is the best deal for a HD DVD player?

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phillipine

We have been using our playstation 2 to play dvds on for some time now and would like to get a dvd player. We thought since we are buying one we might as well buy one that is for HD dvds as well as that seems to be the way things are going, can anyone help with finding a good deal? They seem quite expensive!! Thank you :)

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I wouldn't get an HD DVD player. I'd get a Blu-Ray player or wait for a hybrid that plays both. HD DVD players are becoming less common and appear to be going down the path as Beta.

How much are you looking to spend?

I play Blu-Ray's on my PS3.

Anyone know a good car dvd player with console extensions?

Rodney Fil

What i mean is a good deal on a car dvd player with cable outputs so you can connect gaming consoles? like ps2 or gamecube?

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You don't want a DVD player with outputs, you want one with inputs.

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What is the deal with blue ray dvd players?

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Danimal

My friend just bought a playstation 3 and new huge hdtv. I have seen blue ray players in the upwards of $2, 000. Why would I spend that kind of money when I can simply buy a ps3? I want to know the difference between ps3 blue ray players and the super expensive ones. To me it sound the same as dvd players, and for the most part it is hard to find one that is better than the other. What do you think?

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Well...you can buy a Blu-Ray player for $299-$399 range...NOT over $2,000. With that in mind a PS3 is running around $399 with 80GB. So it is very close in price. It is just a matter of personal preference. Are you a gamer? Are you a young professional? Are you married? Do you want a PS3 in your living room entertainment center? These are some of the reasons for choosing a PS3 or a Blu-Ray player. If you are just watching movies then you should go with the Blu-Ray.

What is the best deal for a HD DVD player?

phillipine

We have been using our playstation 2 to play dvds on for some time now and would like to get a dvd player. We thought since we are buying one we might as well buy one that is for HD dvds as well as that seems to be the way things are going, can anyone help with finding a good deal? They seem quite expensive!! Thank you :)

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I wouldn't get an HD DVD player. I'd get a Blu-Ray player or wait for a hybrid that plays both. HD DVD players are becoming less common and appear to be going down the path as Beta.

How much are you looking to spend?

I play Blu-Ray's on my PS3.

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My DVD player has audio but the picture only plays in black and white. What is the deal?

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lucblondie

I have a LG Scarlett tv with a Magnavox dvd player. The cables are the red, yellow and white ones. And yes, audio matches with audio and video matches with video. I even went out and bought a new DVD player and the same problem occurs.

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New DvD player? still got the receipt? return it to exhange it for a different brand. Sharp or Sony, cant go wrong.

How much does it cost to put an overhead DVD player in a van?

Tabatha

I am getting ready to buy a Dodge Grand Caravan and would like to get an overhead DVD player installed in it. How much does something like this cost? Do you think it would be cheaper to get it done somewhere else or have the dealership do it when I buy it?
Not sure if it matters but I might be buying a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.

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If you haven't purchased the vehicle yet, then this may work in your favor when negotiating with the dealership. Simply tell them that it's a feature that is necessary to have, and it's a deciding factor in your final vehicle selection. Newer vehicles do sometimes offer the option of having the overhead DVD player installed by the factory. Otherwise, maybe you can make a deal with a dealership to pay for an overhead DVD player install, or split the cost 50/50. The cheapest unit I've seen online was around $200 and install will probably run around $200.

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Anyone know a good car dvd player with console extensions?

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Rodney Fil

What i mean is a good deal on a car dvd player with cable outputs so you can connect gaming consoles? like ps2 or gamecube?

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You don't want a DVD player with outputs, you want one with inputs.

Where can I find the BEST deal on a dvd player right now?

Shrubzy

My dvd player just broke. I want to pay less than $25 for a new (or refurbished) one.

If you know of a great deal going on right now, please let me know.

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get a new one at walmart for $27 2 choices or refurbished for $29 4 choices

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My DVD player has audio but the picture only plays in black and white. What is the deal?

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lucblondie

I have a LG Scarlett tv with a Magnavox dvd player. The cables are the red, yellow and white ones. And yes, audio matches with audio and video matches with video. I even went out and bought a new DVD player and the same problem occurs.

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New DvD player? still got the receipt? return it to exhange it for a different brand. Sharp or Sony, cant go wrong.

How much does it cost to put an overhead DVD player in a van?

Tabatha

I am getting ready to buy a Dodge Grand Caravan and would like to get an overhead DVD player installed in it. How much does something like this cost? Do you think it would be cheaper to get it done somewhere else or have the dealership do it when I buy it?
Not sure if it matters but I might be buying a 2007 Dodge Grand Caravan.

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If you haven't purchased the vehicle yet, then this may work in your favor when negotiating with the dealership. Simply tell them that it's a feature that is necessary to have, and it's a deciding factor in your final vehicle selection. Newer vehicles do sometimes offer the option of having the overhead DVD player installed by the factory. Otherwise, maybe you can make a deal with a dealership to pay for an overhead DVD player install, or split the cost 50/50. The cheapest unit I've seen online was around $200 and install will probably run around $200.

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Are DVD players included in car rentals? How do you get the best deals?

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tallchicki

We're planning a trip to Disneyworld this year, but have decided to rent a minivan instead of flying. We have two young children. One is will turn 5 on the trip, and the other will be 1 1/2. We're looking for a car rental place that has DVD players in their minivans, and also the best deals. How do you know when you're getting the best deal?

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I don't think any car rental company will guarantee you a van with a dvd player. Are you getting the minivan from an airport location or one near your house? If it is near your house contact them and see if they can get you one and keep it for you.

What is the deal with blue ray dvd players?

Danimal

My friend just bought a playstation 3 and new huge hdtv. I have seen blue ray players in the upwards of $2, 000. Why would I spend that kind of money when I can simply buy a ps3? I want to know the difference between ps3 blue ray players and the super expensive ones. To me it sound the same as dvd players, and for the most part it is hard to find one that is better than the other. What do you think?

Answer
Well...you can buy a Blu-Ray player for $299-$399 range...NOT over $2,000. With that in mind a PS3 is running around $399 with 80GB. So it is very close in price. It is just a matter of personal preference. Are you a gamer? Are you a young professional? Are you married? Do you want a PS3 in your living room entertainment center? These are some of the reasons for choosing a PS3 or a Blu-Ray player. If you are just watching movies then you should go with the Blu-Ray.

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