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timothyy
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OK guys...

I need your "guru" advise here.

I've been searching for a good affordable HDMI DVD Player in the market but seems like no electrical shop is willing to assist to test them. This include Harvey Norman.
Haiz...

I need a player that can play *ahem* DVDs, warped DVDs, not sensitive and also with great HDMI picture output quality. Sound as long as I can get DTS and 5.1 channel good enuff.

These are the choices... for low budget

1) Panasonic DVD-S52

2) Philips DVP5965K/98

3) Pioneer DV-490V-S

4) Sony DVP-NS76H

5) Samsung HD-860


Slightly Higher Budget

1) Sony DVP-NS92V

2) Samsung HD-950

For higher budget

1) Pioneer DV-989AVi-G

2) Denon DVD-1730

3) Denon DVD-1930

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post Dec 13 2006, 11:51 AM
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I'm using Sony DVP-NS76H, it plays ahem dvd flawlessly including those poorly mastered copies which are warped or scratched. Picture quality via HDMI is acceptable, the picture quality is overall pretty good, with no jaggies, progressive scan is pretty smooth. I'll recommend this player anytime. If you're fussy about picture quality, you'll need to consider Denon 2930 but it's an expensive player and might not be able to play all ahem dvds because it doesn't have the dynamic tilting feature like the Sony player so warped dvds will be a problem for this player but it upscales to 1080P and one of the best HDMI players from Denon.

Anyway, Sony DVP-NS76H is a good player, worth considering, I got it at RM590. Not expensive for such a player IMHO. thumbup.gif
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post Dec 13 2006, 12:23 PM
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wowowo...

Thanks so much. I've been thinking of this player since many good reviews on international webpages. But all local shops say it is sensitive...

So, I hold back...
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I dont know about HDMI DVD Player.. But Philips did very good job in reading various DVD Disc even in low end model DVP 3020..
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Kakaka... Ah Lek... no problem... I wait for yitbunchai...
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panasonic one........
i think sony is sensitive with the pirated disc...
lasting one is panasonic
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Sony DVP-NS92V I am using this player with my Sony bravia 40" inch too with the HDMI cable provided...can play most of the dvd's including self burned dvd (i.e mpg format or avi) also....no problems......very smooth.....
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I've both Sony DVP-NS76H & Philips DVP5965K/98. Using HDMI on the same display, I found the DVP-NS76H produces more natural colours compared to the philips. Also on relatively fast motions, the sony player showed smoother pictures, compared to the philips which kinda judders a bit.

Sound wise, I prefer the sony player as well. Somehow its sound has more punch, especially on both the surround satellites.

Sensitivity wise, the philips player plays basically everything. Not fussy at all. I had a couple of DVDs which skips a little on the sony, but no problem playing the rest.
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oppo DV-981HD? biggrin.gif
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i using pioneer 490v
very good player
but u need a decoder that can decode DTS for it
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QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Dec 13 2006, 04:20 PM)
oppo DV-981HD? biggrin.gif
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shaddap u vmad.gif i'm so jealous of people leaving in the US or canada. Hows that westinghouse brows.gif.

Low Budget
Pioneer 490

Slightly higher budget
Sony Ns92

Big moola
Pioneer DV-989AVi-G

I've both the sony and the pio 490 and they certainly look a tad better than the Sony ns76 they replaced. But the pioneer 989 is still king even among more expensive models. Been reviewed many times. All reviews were positive.
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QUOTE(zas3 @ Dec 13 2006, 03:22 PM)
I've both Sony DVP-NS76H & Philips DVP5965K/98. Using HDMI on the same display, I found the DVP-NS76H produces more natural colours compared to the philips. Also on relatively fast motions, the sony player showed smoother pictures, compared to the philips which kinda judders a bit.

Sound wise, I prefer the sony player as well. Somehow its sound has more punch, especially on both the surround satellites.

Sensitivity wise, the philips player plays basically everything. Not fussy at all. I had a couple of DVDs which skips a little on the sony, but no problem playing the rest.
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Hmmm.. nice test.... I went to Sony shop in The Curve but they didn't even bother to test it out the difference for me between the 76 and 92... Wat a service...

But heck... ur review helps me rethink... blush.gif

QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Dec 13 2006, 04:20 PM)
oppo DV-981HD? biggrin.gif
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I wish... if only got agent in Malaysia. Anyone wants to do a bulk?

QUOTE(spoonkin @ Dec 13 2006, 04:24 PM)
i using pioneer 490v
very good player
but u need a decoder that can decode DTS for it
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Have you tested with the HDMI? I just don't understand... seems like every review in the internet says its not good on the HDMI picture quality... sad.gif

QUOTE(psp _BOY @ Dec 13 2006, 07:09 PM)
Low Budget
Pioneer 490

Slightly higher budget
Sony Ns92

Big moola
Pioneer DV-989AVi-G

I've both the sony and the pio 490 and they certainly look a tad better than the Sony ns76 they replaced. But the pioneer 989 is still king even among more expensive models. Been reviewed many times. All reviews were positive.
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You have compared the NS92 and NS76 side by side before? I'll have to go to Best Denki to test it out again... haiz... I hate it that Malaysian's electrical shop never bothered about DVD players. They main reason... they are not making money...
But even for the Pioneer 490... in internet, ppl are selling below USD100, and Malaysia is selling RM6xx. And still complain not making money.

Anyway, found a place in Puchong sellin the 696 for RM780...


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tongue.gif I'm tempted to get the 981 but the westinghouse has upconverter as well, and my htpc can only do 720p. My only real hope is the ps3's BD.

The westinhouse is not here yet ler...currently out of stock but I already ordered it and it should be here in 2 weeks time. The day after I ordered it, they raised the price by 100CAD sweat.gif
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As long a I can get hold of Oppo... I'll just get the 971 is more than enuff...
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well i dunno la but i wouldnt really suggest pioneer. i mean i have a Pioneer DV 505 (got it when DVD was first introduced la dunno how many years back tongue.gif) and it very fussy when playing *ahem* discs so maybe there's thruth in it when ppl say that certain brands dont play *ahem* discs....do some research....

i actually like JVC though dont notice any improvement through DragonPic

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i forgot if htkaki/siriuslycold knows where you can get it in singapore. You can still order the oppo from their site though, definitely will be more than the msrp sad.gif

But the 917 is just for picture quality. the 981 doesnt cost alot more and have the best of both the 971/970. I really like Oppo, their techies are casual and polite, and they know what they are doing. Another plus is they will tell you what you ask them...not reading things from a script. The players are totally made dedicated to performance and the pricing is just perfect. I think Oppo is really giving their competitors a run for their money. I love "peng leng zheng" stuff, westinghouse, oppo thumbup.gif
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Singapore got Oppo ah?

I asked my friend in Singapore to look for it and seems like those AV shop never even heard of it... U got the contact?
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QUOTE(timothyy @ Dec 13 2006, 10:10 AM)
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Singapore got Oppo ah?

I asked my friend in Singapore to look for it and seems like those AV shop never even heard of it... U got the contact?
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nope I dun have it, ask htkaki/siriuslycold. good luck hunting for one...those are snatched like hot cakes afaik thumbup.gif
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hmmm... OK... Hope they will help.
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