Standard DVD

After winning over VHS as the most wide-spread video format, standard DVD still prevails as a good quality movie watching tecnology, and you can find players virtually everywhere (computers, gaming consoles etc).

Low Cost

What are the costs you should budget for when going with either options?

Standard DVD players cost a tenth to a fifth the price of Blu-ray players. Add to that the low prices for movie titles, and the savings are huge. Also, consider the issues around picture and sound quality on Blu-ray. While superior, they are really enjoyed on good HD screens and sound systems, which you may be tempted to buy. In the standard DVD world � these are still very nice to have, but will not change your viewing and listening experience much.

Movies Availability

How many movies are available for the player?

All new movies are still released in the standard DVD format, and that will probably go on for a while longer. All in all, the number of titles you can find in standard DVD formats is almost 100 times more that of Blu-ray. Add TV programs to that and the DVD's edge is clear. Standard DVD format will play happily on a Blu-ray player.

Picture Quality

What kind of picture viewing quality does the format provide?

Standard DVD has inferior resolution compared to Blu-ray. At only 730x480 (480p) and older video storing technology (inferior video compression) � the quality of picture on a standard DVD just doesn't cut it, This being said, it doesn't matter much for older movies, or if you don't have a good HD screen to watch the movie on.

Sound Quality

What can you expect from the player in terms of the playback quality for music and soundtracks?

The sound quality on standard DVD players is adequate for most people. This is especially true for older movie titles, where the soundtracks were not of high quality originally anyway.

Special Features

What can the player do beside playing back your movies?

A standard DVD does not have anything on Blu-ray in terms of special features except for the wide availability of set-top recorders. However, being more simple, movie load time (the time from when you insert the movie into the player until it is ready to play) is short.

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Average rating: 4 / 5 , based on 189 customer reviews
Feel factor: 4


Didn't work the first time

(score 1/5)

What a piece of junk! Hook up is easy but after inserting my first DVD this machine never worked nor would it open so I could take out the DVD. The remote doesn't make any sense with the instruction booklet. No matter what the price if it doesn't work and is that cheaply made, don't purchase it. Enough said!

Posted on: 2010-09-27
By Alan J



Sony DVP-SR200P/B

(score 5/5)

Compact and easy to use. The sound and video quality is excellent and the price unbelievably low. I was pleasantly surprised by the performance and appearance of this product and would recomment it to others. The item shipped very quickly and arrived in good condition with no hassles or problems.

Posted on: 2010-09-17
By Swallows & Amazons



Nice player for the price!

(score 4/5)

For the price this is a very good player. It is however, very sensitive to fingerprints and smudges on the DVD. If you have trouble with skip, hops or freezes, try washing the DVD. I have noticed that many rental DVDs get handled improperly and can be quite dirty; washing the DVD completely solved the problem every time.

Posted on: 2010-09-09
By Glen Reid
Helpful index: 100%



Nice for the price

(score 4/5)

I have not been able to experience all the features of the dvd player; however, what I have experience thus far is good. The only problem I have is there is no ejection button on the remote control.

Posted on: 2010-08-30
By Barbara Clayton
Helpful index: 66.6666666667%



Sony DVD

(score 3/5)

I was not sure if I could return this DVD because of the loud buzzing sound on the TV while using the DVD. A few of the DVD's the sound continues while playing the DVD as some there is little and no sound during the playing. Am I able to return for a new DVD?

Posted on: 2010-08-29
By June Berube
Helpful index: 0%

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