DVD Players Shopping Guide
To help you get a head start on your shopping, we would like to show you the different types and categories of DVD players. Click on the categories below to see some notable models in each category. (Remember, these are not necessarily recommendations.) Entry-Level DVD Players
If you\'re just looking for a basic DVD-Video player and don\'t want to waste money on gimmicky bells and whistles, look no further than these no- nonsense entry-level DVD players that sell for about $140-$180. Though their video performance do vary, most have good picture quality. Some of these models even feature compatibility with CD-Rs and CD-RWs and decode MP3 files. Some have virtual surround sound, to create better ambiance with just a pair of stereo speakers.
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Multi-Disc DVD Changers & Mega-Changers
If you want your DVD- Video player to double as a CD changer, consider one of these multi-disc DVD changer models. They can hold 5 discs or up to 403 discs! Many will allow you to continue playing one disc, while changing out the others, for uninterrupted entertainment. Five-disc DVD changers costs about $50 more than a similarly equipped single-disc player and starts at only $220.
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Progressive Scan DVD Players
Are you looking for the best picture quality possible to go with your new progressive scan capable (480p) digital TV or HDTV? These models are surprising affordable, starting at only $220.
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DVD Integrated Home Theater Systems - Coming Soon
Would you like to make life simple? You can buy a complete DVD player and home theater system that comes in one box for about $600-$1500. Even hookup and set-up are simple and nearly fool-proof, thanks to color coding of terminals and speaker wires. Buy one of these integrated DVD home theater systems, hook it up, and you\'re done.
Portable DVD Players - Coming Soon
Gotta have your DVD movies on the go? Check out these portable DVD-Video players. They come with built- in widescreen color LCD displays in 7-inch and up to 9- inch screens. Some models can even play DVD-Audio. Pick up one of these and go.
DVD-Audio/Video Players - Coming Soon
Do you want to enjoy what the multi-channel DVD- Audio format has to offer today? Check out these models DVD-Audio/Video players can can playback DVD-Audio, DVD-Video, and audio CDs.
DVD-Video/Super Audio CD Players - Coming Soon
So you decided to give the Super Audio CD format a try and want to buy a DVD player that doubles as a stereo and/or multi-channel Super Audio CD player? Look no further, these DVD- Video/SACD players start at just $400.
DVD-Audio/Video and Super Audio CD Players - Coming Soon
Can\'t decide between DVD-Audio and Super Audio CDs? You won\'t have to with these models. They can playback DVD-Video, DVD- Audio, Super Audio CDs, and audio CDs. Amazingly, one model starts at only $350. Check out these "universal" DVD- Audio/Video and SACD players.
DVD/VCR Combination Units - Coming Soon
So you\'re a little tight on space and want to buy a combination DVD-Video/VCR combination unit. These models start at $400.
High-End DVD Players - Coming Soon
Are you looking for the best that DVD has to offer and have a state-of-the-art home theater system? When performance is your top priority and price is less of a concern, only these DVD players will do.
DVD Recorders - Coming Soon
So you know that there are three recordable DVD formats (DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, and DVD-RAM), that they are mutually incompatible, and it\'s a three- way format war. And you also know that not every format (i.e., DVD-RAM) is backwards compatible with most existing DVD players.