Toshiba SD-3109U DVD Player

Pros: An abundance of options and great output
Cons: You need to read the manual

When I came across the Toshiba SD3109 in an online auction, I really wondered how good it could be for only $299. For $300 I had a hard time finding a DVD player from a reputable manufacturer. The more I use the Toshiba, the more I love it.

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Pros: Affordable, high quality images, freebies
Cons: Noisy, slow on menus

I bought the Toshiba SD 3108 since comparable Sony DVD players offering composite video output were way overpriced. Although the player has performed adequately well, and was an affordable purchase, it has caused some problems.

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Pros: Twin trays, excellent features and value
Cons: Doesn't automatically shuffle between trays

I ordered the twin tray 3109 just before leaving on vacation - it had arrived when I got back, but so had a new Toshiba model, the 4109X with a 6 disc carousel!!! I had ordered the 3109 because it had the two trays, but would have preferred the 4109X if...

Pros: Great picture, sound quality
Cons: Small remote

Having a DVD player is the hottest thing today. Our computer has a DVD player in it, but the screen is so small, and the sound is not good. However, we had a lot of DVDs to be played, so we decided it was time to buy a DVD player. We looked...

Pros: 2 disc, DD decoder on board
Cons: Fast Forward same button as next chapter

I bought this in February with a group-buying program online. This was my first DVD player. I was already familiar with the Toshiba line of products so I was confident in its quality. Upon arrival the first thing I noticed was that it was packaged...

Pros: Nice picture, well-designed remote, other nice features
Cons: Can seduce you into watching a movie when you should be washing your car

Updated January 5, 2001

I've had a DVD player in my computer for a couple of years and have loved it. I still haven't been able to convince myself to purchase a standalone player for myself since I have my computer connected to my TV; but I...

Pros: clear pic and great sound
Cons: skips and freezes

My fiance and I had purchased this dvd player after months of research for a great player. We purchased it in December 1999. Watching movies on it was great for the first few weeks, then we got involved in moving and watching movies was on hold for a few...

Pros: Affordable, super quality, crisp picture
Cons: can only FFWD/RWND at 2X, 8X and 30X. Has problems playing CD-RW audio.

I am a person who CAREFULLY researches what electronics he buys.

I was currently in the market for a DVD player. I focused on
3 brands: Pioneer, Sony and Toshiba.

The player I originally wanted to buy was the Pioneer...

Pros: Great features, Simple and solid onscreen display, Great price, Competes well with Sony hi-priced DVD players.
Cons: No RF out, Sloppy remote, Features not useful to many users.

Great value for the price
I already have a good home theater except for the receiver, which does not have a DTS decoder. Hence I needed a good DVD player with Dolby DTS decoder. Man! The prices of the DVD players with DTS and 5.1 channel out...

Pros: Dual disc, great remote, more features than I probably need
Cons: No coaxial output

I had wanted to get a DVD player for a while, but couldn't justify the $300 to $500 price tags I had seen on most models. Considering most of what is touted as features I don't have much call to use anyway, I wanted a good player that could hook up to...

Pros: Solid, Quality player with all the necessary outputs.
Cons: Apparently has trouble with Dragon's Lair and Space Ace.

I'm not a Videophile or a Stereophile, so I'm not going to talk about the blah, blah, blah Mhz sound sampling rates and all that, but I *am* going to tell you that this DVD player is a fantastic value, packed with features that you will actually use.
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Pros: Sound Quality, built in Dolby Digital compliments all rooms, plenty of options
Cons: I can get it at a cheaper price now, no random access over both discs

The Toshiba SD-3109 combines extraordinary audio options with state-of-the-art digital video playback to give you an experience equal to--or better than cinema. Hopefully you have an equal to or better home theatre set-up. If you don't than the SD-3109...

Pros: works perfectly
Cons: remote should be backlit

I bought this DVD player about a year ago (10/99). I had been watching for an affordable DVD player, but had also read that a lot of them don't perform perfectly w/ all movies. I had read the reviews and the 2109 was highly recommend on a lot of sites....

Pros: crystal clear picture, incredible sound
Cons: Not able to record with it

I received a DVD player for Christmas this year. I have heard all the hype surrounding them and was hoping to be amazed by the picture quality and sound.

On Christmas night I hooked it up. I couldn't wait to see the difference between a DVD...

Pros: Sharper sound and picture
Cons: bit expensive

This is a great DVD player!! I own this DVD player, but it says for some reason it's only one disc but the one that I have is 2 disc and has the same model number as this. Ohh well, the special affects from a DVD player is outstanding! The sound is so...