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| Thread ID: 22923 | 2002-08-03 04:39:00 | Those cheap Woolworths DVD Players | Steve_L (763) | Press F1 |
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| 67680 | 2002-08-03 04:39:00 | Woolworths supermarket advertises a Mizuma DVD player for $249. It can play MP3, CD-R, and more. Is it any good? I have never used a DVD player and have no idea if any needed options are missing on cheap players, or if the resolution is OK. I seem to remember an article (either here or in Consumer Magazine) that claims the inexpensive DVD players do as well as the expensive ones. BTW, Woolies advertises them as 'limited stock'. Thanks for any comments / advice. | Steve_L (763) | ||
| 67681 | 2002-08-03 04:48:00 | Consumer magazine did an article on dvds in February (haven't read it myself, just checked it on the web) www.consumer.org.nz then typed dvd into the search box. My local public library subscribes to the magazine. |
Heather P (163) | ||
| 67682 | 2002-08-03 05:15:00 | Good question Steve: I would also be keen to get opinions about this Mizuma from F1 people. I found my Feb issue of consumer. Their review is somewhat limited, and out of date. They were comparing expensive ($1950) Pioneer, with cheap ($700) Panasonic & Sony DVD players. How the ultra cheap ($249)Mizuma would compare with these would be interesting. |
Bazza (407) | ||
| 67683 | 2002-08-03 05:23:00 | In my opinion asking this question is like asking if the sponge cakes from the local diesel mechanic are any good. I would expect you would get a better picture from the PS2 DVD player. The only thing I could see that is positive about buying a DVD Player from a chain supermarket is that it would be relatively easy to return and get your money back as long as you have the docket. Good Luck :D |
Sam H (525) | ||
| 67684 | 2002-08-03 05:25:00 | I have a cheap ($289) TEAC - doesnt do MP3, how does it perform?- seems perfectly fine. I work on the theory that the technology will be outdated just as fast irrespective if its $200 or $2000. |
godfather (25) | ||
| 67685 | 2002-08-03 05:27:00 | Opps forgot to add this to my post. Quality doesn't always come with price but most of the time it does. I think it would be fair to say 'You get what you pay for' Regards Sam |
Sam H (525) | ||
| 67686 | 2002-08-03 05:31:00 | > I work on the theory that the technology will be > outdated just as fast irrespective if its $200 or > $2000. Godfather has a point here, there will always be bigger and better models of products. But to get the most life (and enjoyment) out of the product you are to buy it pays to set a limit of the price you want to pay then do some homework and looking around to get the best bang for your buck. IMHO that is. Regards Sam |
Sam H (525) | ||
| 67687 | 2002-08-03 05:43:00 | Thanks for the quick replies, but we are still in the dark. A Google search for Mizuda (Mizuma is incorrect I believe) shows that it is a Chinese company - better known for textiles. (!) One big concern would be a guarantee / repairs. I wonder if any better known brands are nearly as cheap? | Steve_L (763) | ||
| 67688 | 2002-08-03 05:52:00 | I haven't done any home theatre for about a year now but I spent 7 years installing and advising people on them. Dvd's are just like anything else.......if its cheap its for a reason and generally this is because of the compenents used inside. Like anything you get what you pay for to a limit, often the highest priced units are charging for the name too and several top of the range (price) units had an abysmal record for reliabilty. Personally.......... and please note this is personal opinion...... I found Sony to be very good for features for $$$ and reliability, the picture from their units was excellent and there was sufficent outputs in the rear for most users needs....home theatre, tv, digital sound etc. While you may not need these functions right now if you upgrade your stereo etc at a later date you dont want to have to upgrade your dvd at the same time. Buy your dvd like you purchase a computer........plan for future use but dont go silly and spend every cent you have get the latest and greatest only to have it go out of date 2 days later. Heres a parting thought for you too........the store I worked for stopped carrying the cheaper brands even though they sold literally thousands of them because of the problems/returns that were continually happening. |
dipstick01 (445) | ||
| 67689 | 2002-08-03 05:55:00 | You can buy a Mustek (same brand as many PC peripherals) for about $279, sounds like same specs. Why are you worried about where it is made, given that any/all of the cheaper ones are made there, you are buying it from Woolworths, not China. Woolworths honour the warranty, and if anything in the lower price bracket fails it would cost more to repair than a new one anyway when out of warranty. An expensive one *may* be able to be repaired - at a price! But by then a new cheap one would likely be superior anyway. |
godfather (25) | ||
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