simon2win(Mostly Harmless) posted this on Tuesday, 26th June 2001, 13:41
I`ve recently seen a Pioneer DV530 machine at Dixons for £179.99 (less 10% for end of line) Is it worth the purchase price? Is it multi-region or does it need a remote hack? I hear the DV535 gets good reviews. Are there better machines for that price around which are multi-region. Would love to know as a new DVD purchaser. I want to spend my money wisely.
This item was edited on Tuesday, 26th June 2001, 13:58
RE: Pioneer DV530 - is it a worthwhile purchase?
Sammy Valtino(Competent) posted this on Tuesday, 26th June 2001, 14:23
Don`nt get it from Dixons! It needs chipping to make it Multi Regional as there is NO remote hack for this player. Head over to www.richersounds.co.uk for the same player multiregional and probably cheaper to. Try and pick ya self up a Lg 3200e for 130 at richersounds as this is a great player for the price.
Or you could try www.upgradeheaven.co.uk as these are another good online retailer with good customer support.
There is a huge new line of DVD player coming out now from all the brands so buying the older modles now is a great idea and you will save a lot of doller as most new machines coming out are basically revamped older modles with MP3 player back which you get on ya PC anyway.
Just make sue you aviod Dixons at all cost as 180 quid for a DVD player that has been replaced and now old (and Nosie drive) is a lot of money.
If you really are tight on a budget Woolies were selling a Proline 1000 for 60 quid. Fairly good player but i think they have sold out now, but try haggling in one of there shops for the 60 quid price and you might get a great batgain!
My advice is buy a brand new modle that has just come out like Toshiba SD210e DVD/CD/MP3 Player does all you want from a DVD player under 200 quid. Heres the link! http://www.upgradeheaven.co.uk/
Also have a look at the Pioneer DV340 DVD/CD Player which has now replaced the 530 for the same price as Dixons end of line modle!
They also have an exdisplay modle (Inclearance section) Pioneer DV530 Multiregion DVD Player for 140!
