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Why does everyone seem to be complaining about having constant problems with their sub-200 quid cheapo DVD players?

Why not wait for a months or so and get a decent one with a reputable brand name ie. Sony, Panasonic etc. and save your selves the hassle?

Panasonic A100 is the dogs!

Because none of the reputable names (bar Aiwa and one or two others) play MP3 discs, SVCD, multi-region (without chipping), macro off etc etc... If I could get a Sony that did all that I`d gladly pay £500 for it rather than an Encore/Scan/BloodyUnknownPieceOfSh*tBrand...

I have a scan sc2000 it is from the December batch to replace the 4 week old one that I sent back, It was replaced with no hassle or expense to myself.
It is a superb player, The picture quality which was a problem on my last one is lovely and sharp, and very crisp and clear, The sound is also very good.
The price has no bearing on if something should work or not, It has to be of merchantable quality at any price by law. Even well known brands have problems take the Hitachi 505, also the main components inside the box come from a limited number of suppliers around the world, In other words a cheap player can have the same internals as a more expensive brand name.
Wake up and smell the coffee.

Dazzler

Surely any consumer can expect that a DVD player, no matter what the cost, should do exactly what it says it can do, ie play DVDs. The fact that they have come down in price has more to do with the market place than a lowering in quality of components (although this will have some effect). I am not suggesting that a £180 player should be loaded to the hilt with features but I would expect it to do more than splutter when a DVD is inserted, after all, if you bought a lower end of the market car, you would still expect it to run and be reliable but wouldn`t necessarily expect it to have all the luxury extras.
Furthermore, most people would agree that the motor industry over charges for the cost of cars in the UK and similarly the electronics industry could be accused of the same practise. Have you ever asked yourself why some of the famous electronic brand names are still charging £300 plus for a DVD player in this country when they are cheaper overseas?
If all you want your DVD player to do is to simply play DVDs then I think a price tag under £200 is a reasonable price to pay, however, if you want it to scan, zoom, bookmark, make tea and answer the telephone then yes, I agree, you should pay a little bit more - but £300+, come off it!
I am off now to make my own cup off tea.
Regards
paulD.

Exactly

Dazzler

Everyone is not complaining about having constant problems quite the oposit in fact.

A lot of people seem to be very happy with their sub 200 GBP players, obviously a few people have had problems and have posted asking for advice or compaining but this is hardly surprising as that is one of the main purposes of a forum like this.

The fact is that these compaints tend to stand out so you percive that everyone is unhappy.

Human nature I am afraid.

Cheers Vic

A happy owner of a sub 200 GBP DVD player.

You guys heve things easy, there is only one player available in my town to my friends.

Where in espania can I buy the DVD that makes the scan, zoom, bookmark, make tea and answers the telephone? Nowhere, not even around the sony center in the city.

Sorry for my bad english,
Ruben.

Sub £200 players suffer from bad qc problems.Look what happened to
the yelo 800.Im the last person who shouild be saying this but if you have a budget of over £250 buy a branded machine ie pana,sony tosh.
The sub £200 players are great as entry level machines.Speaking of
branded players i will take delivery of a £1200 sony dvp9000es dogs
job dvd player(sacd compatible) regarded now as one of the best high
end players avialable.Such is life.
nilesh
scan

Yo nelly, not use yer own brand player !!!! nuff said !!!!!!!!!!!!! .
ps. your customer service sucks ! sent a email 2 weeks ago to reserve a player and get a order number because you did`nt have the new stock in then , guess what !!!! NO REPLY. So changed my mind and going for another player. Pedro 8O(

Nelley you ask santa for a baseball bat for christmas

and in the new year introduce your Customer Service Dept to it!

Those little b*astards need sorting out BIGTIME!

are you upto it?


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