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A hint when looking for a DVD player

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Sean

(1) go to Best Buy and pick up "Matrix" on DVD. They currently have it for $15 with a $5 rebate. Total cost $10 + tax. Use this as your reference test disc.
Turns out that "Matrix" is somehow mastered using a non-standard format. Some CHEAP players will NOT play this movie because they can't decode it properly. Better players seem to have no problem with it whatsoever, so this is a "quick and dirty" test to see just how good each player copes with it. Besides, it's a kick ass movie at a good price anyhow !!!!! Sean
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Re: A hint when looking for a DVD player Scott 07:55:04 12/15/99 (0)
The Matrix isn't the best source material - the color blue was purposely leeched out of the print. Also, there are more than 100 discs that have problems playing on one or more players - that's just the way the format is shaking out.
Does the Panasonic A110 Count as CHEAP? <nt> Bob Wanamaker 17:56:57 12/14/99 (0)

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