Info and forum posts by 'alison'

RE: Sony Shop advice

I`m surprised they know a TV from their a*se

RE: CD-Wow. Fast turnaround

I have been buying CDs from CD Wow for a few yrs now and they are the best ever. You expect problems with some places but they are so good. You send them an e-mail and they get back to you immediately. I accidentally double ordered and they sent me a pre-paid envelope to send them back for a refund!!!! They are wicked and I cant recommend them enough

RE: Sony Shop advice

That`s funny coz I was told that they would upgrade a system to multi-region if I bought it from them. They are a bit like Dixons and Comet - have no idea what they are on about!!!! If you upgrade it yourself then it can invalidate the guarantee, but if u buy it already done then the shop guarantees for a minumum year.

RE: Right now, is a

I would try and get the biggest screen you can get right now, at least a 28" widescreen. You can have the basics but then you see Tvs with Virtual Dolby Surround, flatscreen, built in Digital Decoder, etc. I would concentrate more on a flatscreen than the sound. Philips are good but when you add in the other homecinema things in future the sound will be coming through those speakers. Having said that, I got a Philips 28PW6515, about 4 models better than the 6006 for 490 quid incl free delivery, stand and 5 yrs guarantee. It has a flatscreen and virtual dolby surround. I think its great and until Plasma screens become a lot more affordable I will stick with it.

RE: Suggestions for a surround system.

See what I wrote in the Surround Sound Cinema thread. The Panasonic is worth considering. I was going to get the Davs500 but then thought that things change so quickly. I mean, look at the ones from a few yrs back - they are nothing compared to the players now. I will repplace mine in a few yrs so best not spend loads right now.

RE: ADVICE ON WHICH 5.1 DOLBY HOME THEATRE/DVD KIT TO BUY

The steal at the moment has to be the Panasonic SC-HT70. Its great - hooks up easily to your TV and is a 5 DVD/CD changer. Small satellite speakers. Comet have it for £299, but if you call round a few of the places in the magazines they may be able to do your a hacked one for about 30 quid more. U can always get it done by DVD disc upgrade from dvdchips.co.uk for 50 quid. Its a great set-up. The only thing i would suggest is that you pay 20 quid and get yourself a decent scart lead and that makes the sound a lot crisper. The picture is great. DIxons did have it but I think the price has gone up again. U can always go to debenhams and they will match the price and through in an extra years guarantee. It has various options incl Pro-logic and dolby. Its great - rivals the more expensive ones around - most people are selling it for 500 quid so its a bargain. Look on Panasonics website or get them to send u a brochure

This item was edited on Thursday, 7th February 2002, 18:58

Home Cinema Dilemma

Having a bit of a nightmare. I know everyone will say seperates is the best but I don`t want too many cables round the place. I want a whole Home cinema system. I am thinking of the Sony DAVS500 cause it seems that will cause me the least hassle. But it has to be multi-region and am having trouble blagging it for 400 quid - I may have to wait a while on that one!!! Or do I get the Toshiba 210 DVD player and one of those Sony amp and speaker packages, so I can upgrade the player at a later date? However, Im not sure about whether the Sony kits are that good. I havent been able to find any reviews on them. I really want the whole thing to have DTS and to be silver. It has to be silver. Any suggestions? The panasonic SCHT70 looks quite good but the reviews are mixed and it doesnt have DTS, but Comet have it at 299 quid which isnt too bad.

This item was edited on Friday, 28th December 2001, 17:52

RE: 28

6 months ago I got a Philips 28PW6515 for £490 delivered and with 5 yrs guarantee free. Lastminute.com had it a few weeks back for 500 quid, it always rated very highly in tests in the magazines. hi-spek.com had it at 550 ages ago and John Lewis or Debenhams will match, deliver free and chuck in 5 yrs free guarantee. Lastminute.com had quite a few widescreen tv for under 500 quid

Just found it, £467 they have it for - its an absolute steal, virtual dolby and flat screen, no stand though
http://electricals.lastminute.com/

This item was edited on Friday, 28th December 2001, 15:47

RE: help on this setup please

I believe in places like Dixons you can pick up a Scart adaptor, that will allow 2 scarts into one scart connection

RE: Comments needed on Philips MX1060D

Thanks for the comments. Im a bit confused as to whether its Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro-logic. Different plces say different things and even Philips seem slightly confused as to what they selling. Is it as good as, say the Sony DAVS300? Also, have u unlocked it, if so, did u use the usual Philips hack? And another question, any reason u can think of why its not on sale at many places? The vast majority of Audio Visual stores know nothing about it and its not been mentioned in magazines.

Comments needed on Philips MX1060D

i have just seen the new Philips all-in-one cinema system and it looks very nice. the spec looks good too, and seems quite a bit cheaper than others like Sony. not many places sell it yet though and I have not seen anything about it in any of the magazines. Does anyone have anyhting to say about it?

Hack needed for new Philips all-in-one cinema system - MX1060D

I need to know if the Philips hack works for the new all-in-one home cinema system. It`s not sold many places yet - Comet have it for 500 quid - but it is region 2 and I would like to know how to make it multi-regional.

RE: Dolby digital surrond sound bargain at Currys.

Is the JBL Movie Maker 1 any good as Hi Fi confidential in london have it for 200 down from 500?

RE: Dolby digital surrond sound bargain at Currys.

I have tried calling a few Currys but they never pick up the phone. does anyone know of any stores that still sell this? i have seen it at other places on the web and its at least 400 quid

RE: Help.. Advice needed widescreen TVs

Hey Richard,

I have the Philips 28PW6515 with flat widescreen and vitual dolby surround sound. Comet and places like that have it for over £650 but lastminute.com have it at £500 incl free delivery and I believe 5 yrs free guarantee. Also, if you find a shop selling the TV you want get Debenhams or John Lewis to match the price and they will chuck in 5 yrs guarantee for free. The TV is very good, even tho it is not a 32". Digital TV cannot come in for ages. Apparantly about 90% of the population will have to have digital TV before they can and considering people keep their TVs for over 5 yrs it wont be happening anytime soon.

Also, for anyone after the Toshiba SD210E www.be-direct.co.uk have it multi-region for £175 and free delivery. They also chuck in 3 free DVDS. But if you want to be cheeky, Richer Sounds are sposed to beat this by £10 - so u could in effect blag it for £165 and three free DVDS!!!!!

This item was edited on Tuesday, 20th November 2001, 11:34