Pioneer DV-343 DVD Player

Pros: Looks solid, plays CD-R/W, inexpensive, fast start and resume, features
Cons: Remote, there are better choices fro this price

The Pioneer DV-343 is a replacement for a Pioneer’s DV-333 DVD Player. As his predecessor, it has a solid look that matches other stereo components.

I also has a twin-wave laser pickup, which allows it, in addition to DVD Video and...

Pros: Plays just about anything you throw at it in superb quality.
Cons: Not for the style conscious, No RGB output, No Zoom function.

Just to set things straight from the start, I'm talking about the European model of the DV-343 here at a cost of £180 from http://www.linkonline.co.uk. I bought the player with the 'Paragon' upgrade, making in fully multi-region, RCE (Region Code...

Pros: One of the best at his price, good simple design, great picture, easy set-up.
Cons: The remote is an ergonomic nightmare, especially in the dark.

A follow-up on the 535 model, the player is pleasantly simple and solid looking - it has that understated, chunky, black appearance as if it was a top piece of British Hi-Fi gear. Certainly not a head-turner as such, which is quite refreshing amongst...

Pros: Lightweight, user friendly
Cons: Haven't thought of any yet.

I jumped on the dvd player bandwagon very recently, I've had a DVD drive in my computer for awhile, but used it once.. my brother and I decided to buy a dvd player for our dad for Christmas.. of course I had to pick it out and then I had to play with it...

Pros: Awsome Picture and Sound Quality
Cons: Remote (buttons too small)

This is the first DVD player we bought. I had my doubts to wether it would be the quality I wanted because of the price range. I have to say, I was not disappointed.

The first day it came in the mail, I was so excited. Easy to hook up and...

Pros: Great picture
Cons: Bad picture when scanning

I bought this unit a month ago to replace my Sony 360 model which got the infamous "no disc" problem. I decided to stay away from Sony for the replacement player.

I looked at Toshiba, Panasonic and Pioneer - staying away from the lesser (IMO)...

Pros: Great picture, good sound, fast access, solid & reliable, good value, looks boring.
Cons: Looks boring, fiddly remote button.

Model numbers vary in different markets, but as I see it, these are all variations on the same DVD player. It's a twin laser machine with the Viterbi circuitry doodad.

I'll get to the bottom line at the top for a change--you simply will not...

Pros: Great plain DVD player doing just what you want: play DVDs
Cons: Noisy rotating disk. Reading head misaligned after only a year and a half.

I bought this one a year and a half back as my first DVD. All I wanted was a plain DVD player doing just that, playing DVDs. I didn't want the mp3 player or anything too fancy, my TV doesn't support it, and I don't have that great a sound system yet....

Pros: none
Cons: Didnt work at all

This Dvd player arrived from Amazon not working at all. It Felt cheap and flimsy. Took it to a Pioneer service center they said that this player was very fragile and often got damaged in transit No wonder it felt as light as a feather.
Repacked it...

Pros: Excellent Price & Great Features in a extremely reliable unit
Cons: It's a tad high in height, sorta like a old tape deck component unit.

I've bought the new Pioneer DVD 343. A great unit, mainly because of the uses of it....it of course plays DVD's excellent, but will play CDR's and Homemade Video CD's as well. Nice to know that you can use this unit to put the family videos on disc and...

Pros: Good features, low price
Cons: remote

I picked up the pioneer 343 while I was looking for a 333. They are exactly the same model, with the same features, so reviews of the 333 should be considered in making your decision.

This is my first DVD player, and is limited by my current...