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• Why ask? Ken 01:58:31 01/18/00 (1)
  In Reply to: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 09, 2000 at 13:08:05:

  Norm,

  You seem to be one who employs low cost minimalist approach to many of your opinions and advice. I've seen you browsing on AR and am surprised that you didn't catch the fellow raving about the APEX DVD player loaded with features and makes it to the till at a measley $170.

  Ken.
  
  

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  • Re: Why ask? Norm Strong 20:23:33 01/28/00 (0)
    In Reply to: Why ask? posted by Ken on January 18, 2000 at 01:58:31:

    Actually, Ken, it made it to the till for a measly $160. And yes, it has everything I wanted and then some. I didn't expect to be able to get rid of Macrovision and regional coding. That was just an added bonus.
    
    

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• Re: Must buy DVD player ROBERT G 22:05:01 01/13/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 09, 2000 at 13:08:05:

  I advise you not to buy a DVD player with a built-in Decoder unless you want to pay some money as most of the entry level decoders have a sub/small speaker cross-over at an unusually high 120hz (sub localization).

  If DTS isn't important buy a Creative Labs Encore (the best picture, can be used while surfing the net to another TV, and cheap since you already have a computer). If not buy the Panasonic A120U (seems to be the only good DVD player they make) as it has the best FF/REW scans of any DVD player that I've seen currently.
  
  

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• Toshiba 3109 revjac 16:11:11 01/13/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 09, 2000 at 13:08:05:

  The Toshiba 3109 - all the toys -- all the time - Have had mine since they came out - no problems at all - and you would be happy if you did use it for CD -- not the best, but not too bad either.
  
  

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• Re: Must buy DVD player Norm Strong 08:23:05 01/10/00 (4)
  In Reply to: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 09, 2000 at 13:08:05:

  Well, suppose we eliminate the requirement for built-in DTS. How much does that open up the choices?

  I appreciate your answers.
  
  

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  • Another vote for the Tosh 3109... Lee Metcalfe 06:44:17 01/13/00 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 10, 2000 at 08:23:05:

    Third and best DVD player I've owned. Component/s-video/composite video output for great flexibility (I use component). Decodes DD and Dobly Pro-Logic, passes DTS via Toslink or coax (will also pass DD/Pro Logic bitstream for outboard decoding). Also has HDCD decoding for CDs; best CD playback I've had in my system (out of probably 6 CDPs). Many features, good remote which is preprogrammed to control most TVs. I highly recommend it. I've seen it priced as low as US$325 on sale at the big box electronics retailers.

    Good luck!

    Lee
    
    

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    • Forgot to mention another neat feature... Lee Metcalfe 06:52:54 01/13/00 (0)
      In Reply to: Another vote for the Tosh 3109... posted by Lee Metcalfe on January 13, 2000 at 06:44:17:

      It has two disc trays which can be accessed independently. You can load a second disc while the first one is playing and set the machine to auto play the second disc when the first one is done (or not). I like this feature when playing music CDs.

      Lee
      
      

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  • Toshiba 3109... Jackaro 16:21:19 01/11/00 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 10, 2000 at 08:23:05:

    I've had one for about six months and I'm very happy with it. DTS seems to be withering anyway. Try it as a cd player too, you might be surprised.
    
    

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    • Re: Toshiba 3109... Damon 20:25:37 01/12/00 (0)
      In Reply to: Toshiba 3109... posted by Jackaro on January 11, 2000 at 16:21:19:

      I just played with a friend's this past weekend and compared to my Sony DVP-S3000 (now unavailable) I find it annoying. The track access is SLOW; like an IBM 486 compared to a Pentium. For some reason the software access on this thing is very slow. Anyone else vouch for this or was this a singular problem with this player?
      
      

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• Re: Must buy DVD player macode 21:52:57 01/09/00 (3)
  In Reply to: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 09, 2000 at 13:08:05:

  correct me if i'm wrong, but the only dvd player i know of that has dd and dts decoder on-board would be the pioneer dv626. hope this helps.

  acd
  
  

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  • Re: Must buy DVD player Hayden 02:56:59 01/10/00 (0)
    In Reply to: Re: Must buy DVD player posted by macode on January 09, 2000 at 21:52:57:

    
    Actually, the new Panasonic A320 has both decoders also.
    However with all the problems Panasonic dvd players have
    had I'm a little reluctant to rec it. :)
    
    

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  • Re: Must buy DVD player michael w 23:38:26 01/09/00 (1)
    In Reply to: Re: Must buy DVD player posted by macode on January 09, 2000 at 21:52:57:

    So does the new Panasonic DVD-A320.

    
    michael w
    
    

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    • Sorry Michael,didn't check your post 1st. (nt) Hayden 02:58:35 01/10/00 (0)
      In Reply to: Re: Must buy DVD player posted by michael w on January 09, 2000 at 23:38:26:

      
      
      
      

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• Suggest you look at a Toshiba John C.-Aussie 16:53:31 01/09/00 (0)
  In Reply to: Must buy DVD player posted by Norm Strong on January 09, 2000 at 13:08:05:

  Hi

  I can only comment on what we have. It is a Toshiba K310. This does not have all you want but I understand the later model has. Do not overlook component video output - you may need it some time in the future and is a MUST if you want the best images. Our Toshiba can give absolutely stunning pictures IF the original DVD is good quality, something that unfortunately many are not.

  Hope this helps

  Peace at AA

  John
  
  
  

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