DVD Player recommendations

[Scott Tiger]

This might belong in community instead of Buyer Guidance since I'm not asking about a computer part but -

I'd like some recommendations on a DVD player. I'm looking for info on the kind you hook to a TV, not a computer. Right now I'm looking at the Panasonic DVD-S35K since Amazon has it for $90 with free shipping. I really need to stay at around that price since that's about all my little budget will allow.

If any of you know of any sites that do DVD-Player comparisions I'd love to hear about them. I'm new to the market and would love any suggestions you have.

Thanks,
Scott Tiger

[osprey4]

Scott:

Unless you have HDTV, for which you ought to get a progressive scan player, all DVD players are about the same. They'll produce the same quality picture and all can play audio discs (some will play MP3s). It's only a matter of features after that.

That model is progressive scan but you will see no difference between it and a $50 model on your conventional TV. My suggestion? Go to Best Buy and look at the lower end models.

[muno]

The most differences are in audio quality (digital) and mp3 decoding.

Some won't notice the difference, some will.
-M

[exally]

i say if u can get toshiba for that price u are set, i am australian so i don't know the prices, but yeah tosh see to be the best at anything visual apart from plasma and lcd screens

[exally]

oh panasonic is next best

[osprey4]

Originally posted by muno
The most differences are in audio quality (digital) and mp3 decoding.

Some won't notice the difference, some will.
-M

Good point. The audio on a decent DVD will be 5.1 surround sound, but unless you have a system that supports that, it all sounds the same coming out of your TV speakers. We bought a SS system earlier this year with DVD/receiver and it's really great.

[rockpile]

I have had a RCA since about when they first cane out and it hasnt failed me yet!

[airman97]

Why would you want a dvd player? I think BetaMax is the way to go

[Scott Tiger]

I appreciate the suggestions guys (except you airman97.. :-)..

Since I just have a regular TV (albiet a 36" one) I think I'll go with one of the low-end $50 players. I just don't need the extra features.

Thanks again..

[airman97]

Not a problem Shawn