Which DVD Player to buy in India?

star_is_here · 15th October 2008, 13:29

I use the Pioneer DVD 300S. I been using it for quite some time and I am completely satisfied with it. I have tested all DVD players with the same DVD (which I got) with a particular scene always. The results on Pioneer was above par. Sony lagged behind. The only drawback with Pioneer is that it is longer than most brands you would come across.

carboy · 15th October 2008, 14:48

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Originally Posted by akash_m

Think no further! Moser Baer has launched its own DVD players with all the damn features you can think of. The players are very compact and trendy to look at, will meet most of your requirements too.

I bought model named Black Panther by Moser Baer for Rs 2,250/-, One year instant replacement warranty. Immacllate sound and pic quality, trendy remote!

What about region code?

carboy · 15th October 2008, 15:15

Also any idea where I can cheap Chinese DVD players in Pune or Bombay.
In the US, you get these for less than 20$. Are these available here at all.

emkay456 · 15th October 2008, 15:25

LG DVD 388 was purchased last Sunday from Vijay Sales.. Has HDMI and USB (USB 1.1 plays USB 2.0 devices at 1.1 speed ). Costs only Rs. 3500 with a HDMI cable thrown in free.
Found it to be performing O.K. Looking to hack the region code soon.

mobike008 · 15th October 2008, 15:49

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Originally Posted by bblost

I just bought this one.

Rs 3,500
DVP-NS608P : DVD Player : Home Video : Sony India

It has Region 5 printed behind it.
I have successfully played discs from Region 3 and 5.

I rent movies from bigflix.
The dealer who sold it to me assured me that it was Region Free.
The picture quality is quite nice and the player looks good.

I am having a lot of trouble with my current DVD player ( Sony D- something) when i play movies from Bigflix.

Some movies play fine and some play with movie and no sound. I am unable to understand if its the CD problem or DVD problem. In any case, i have decided to dump my 4 year old DVD player and go for a new one

Can you let me know where you bought the Sony DVD player? Also, does it have a HDMI out and is most of the bigflix CD's player properly?

And, I note that most CD's from BigFlix do not play in my PS3

bblost · 15th October 2008, 16:35

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I am having a lot of trouble with my current DVD player ( Sony D- something) when i play movies from Bigflix.

Some movies play fine and some play with movie and no sound. I am unable to understand if its the CD problem or DVD problem. In any case, i have decided to dump my 4 year old DVD player and go for a new one

Can you let me know where you bought the Sony DVD player? Also, does it have a HDMI out and is most of the bigflix CD's player properly?

And, I note that most CD's from BigFlix do not play in my PS3

I just bought this from Bajaj Electronics Punjagutta over the last weekend.
Have played three DVD's since and they all worked well.

It does not have the HDMI output
Compare India - DVD Players - Sony-DVP-NS608P/S

mobike008 · 15th October 2008, 17:43

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Originally Posted by bblost

I just bought this from Bajaj Electronics Punjagutta over the last weekend.
Have played three DVD's since and they all worked well.

It does not have the HDMI output
Compare India - DVD Players - Sony-DVP-NS608P/S

Thanks Imran, this marks the begining of a new research for a new acquisition or should i call it unwarranted expense

esteem_lover · 15th October 2008, 18:14

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Originally Posted by carboy

Also any idea where I can cheap Chinese DVD players in Pune or Bombay.
In the US, you get these for less than 20$. Are these available here at all.

You do get them here in electronics stores. I got one for 1.2k with a built in 5.1 amp. Plays anything that is popped in, has a USB port, plays DivX et all.

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Originally Posted by mobike008

I am unable to understand if its the CD problem or DVD problem.

What did you put in ? CD or DVD ?

mobike008 · 16th October 2008, 13:20

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

You do get them here in electronics stores. I got one for 1.2k with a built in 5.1 amp. Plays anything that is popped in, has a USB port, plays DivX et all.

What did you put in ? CD or DVD ?

My bad, for me a DVD is also a CD

.

To answer your question, it was a DVD.

carboy · 16th October 2008, 14:07

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Originally Posted by esteem_lover

You do get them here in electronics stores. I got one for 1.2k with a built in 5.1 amp. Plays anything that is popped in, has a USB port, plays DivX et all.

What's the name & model of the player?

hrishig · 16th October 2008, 16:37

yes All dvd players in india are region code free including sony philips etc etc.

By default the player is not region code free , but it will be done by the store person to make it region free ( Was done for me by Sony , philips authorize showrooms ) so no need to look further.

One advice :-
be keep in mind that you may need to change it in next 1 or max 2years as blue-ray will take over soon. So spend wisely.

carboy · 2nd November 2008, 19:19

Got a DVD player for Rs. 1500 in Bombay.
It doesn't have a name, but when it starts up, it says Samsung.

It has all the right logos, DVD, MP3, MPEG4, Kodak CD Compatible etc on
it. It has a USB slot also, though I haven't used it.
It doesn't look all that sleek or good, but it's played all VCDs & DVDs as
well as my earlier branded player. It came with a 6 month warranty - let's
see how it goes.

I think DVD players are a commodity now - so a non-branded one should be as good as a branded one. 25$ DVD players selling in Walmart have a
very good reputation amongst the techies in the US.

aadix · 2nd November 2008, 20:39

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Originally Posted by mobike008

Can you let me know where you bought the Sony DVD player? Also, does it have a HDMI out and is most of the bigflix CD's player properly?

hi mobike,

only the sony DVP-708 has the hdmi out facility, overall its a good player and retails for about 4.8k in the market.

if hdmi isnt a priority then i would suggest sony DVP-608, retails for about 3.4k currently and is a complete vfm player.

would suggest you to stay clear of lg or samsung players as i have seen a lot of issues cropping up with them, recently gave back my 3 month old lg and picked up the sony 708 and a 608 for home usage.

ps: philips dvd players are also very good, have a 5 year old philips dvd player which still plays like a charm!

emkay456 · 3rd November 2008, 11:37

Saw at Reliance Digital yesterday that a Philips DVD Player with USB/HDMI and free HDMI cable at a price of Rs. 4500 !!

kb100 · 3rd November 2008, 12:14

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Originally Posted by aadix

ps: philips dvd players are also very good, have a 5 year old philips dvd player which still plays like a charm!

Pick up the Philips DVP5996K/94 . I use the older 5586 and am very very happy with it!

Philips - DVD Player with HDMI and USB HDMI 1080p DivX Ultra Karaoke - DVP5996K/94 - DVD Players - Players and recorders - Sound and vision

15th October 2008, 13:29	#136
star_is_here BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 95 Thanked: Once	I use the Pioneer DVD 300S. I been using it for quite some time and I am completely satisfied with it. I have tested all DVD players with the same DVD (which I got) with a particular scene always. The results on Pioneer was above par. Sony lagged behind. The only drawback with Pioneer is that it is longer than most brands you would come across.
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15th October 2008, 15:15	#138
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,725 Thanked: 1,905 Times	Also any idea where I can cheap Chinese DVD players in Pune or Bombay. In the US, you get these for less than 20$. Are these available here at all.
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15th October 2008, 15:25	#139
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	LG DVD 388 was purchased last Sunday from Vijay Sales.. Has HDMI and USB (USB 1.1 plays USB 2.0 devices at 1.1 speed ). Costs only Rs. 3500 with a HDMI cable thrown in free. Found it to be performing O.K. Looking to hack the region code soon.
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16th October 2008, 16:37	#146
hrishig BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 466 Thanked: 182 Times	All dvd players in india are region code free yes All dvd players in india are region code free including sony philips etc etc. By default the player is not region code free , but it will be done by the store person to make it region free ( Was done for me by Sony , philips authorize showrooms ) so no need to look further. One advice :- be keep in mind that you may need to change it in next 1 or max 2years as blue-ray will take over soon. So spend wisely.
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2nd November 2008, 19:19	#147
carboy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kolhapur Posts: 1,725 Thanked: 1,905 Times	Got a DVD player for Rs. 1500 in Bombay. It doesn't have a name, but when it starts up, it says Samsung. It has all the right logos, DVD, MP3, MPEG4, Kodak CD Compatible etc on it. It has a USB slot also, though I haven't used it. It doesn't look all that sleek or good, but it's played all VCDs & DVDs as well as my earlier branded player. It came with a 6 month warranty - let's see how it goes. I think DVD players are a commodity now - so a non-branded one should be as good as a branded one. 25$ DVD players selling in Walmart have a very good reputation amongst the techies in the US.
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3rd November 2008, 11:37	#149
emkay456 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 388 Thanked: 7 Times	Saw at Reliance Digital yesterday that a Philips DVD Player with USB/HDMI and free HDMI cable at a price of Rs. 4500 !!
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