Sony DVP-S530D DVD Player

Pros: built-in Dolby Digital Decoder, component video, simple to use, great quality picture and sound
Cons: Does your receiver decode Dolby Digital? If so, go for the 330: you don't need the built-in decoder in this player

I picked up this DVD player on a big sale, and that helped me justify the added price over the 330.

This product adds component video and a Dolby Digital decoder, over the 330. I'm looking forward to my next receiver (using my roommate's now),...

Pros: Excellent sound &video
Cons: Can't Play CD-R's?

I've been looking for a DVD player for several months checking out prices online and off. I finally decided to go with Sony and purchased the S-530D for an amazing $319.00 well below the $399 asking price of many Online stores. I really didn't think the...

Pros: Fast, hybrid disc playing beast.
Cons: Doesn't hold a candle to Milli Vanilli.

I admit, I jumped on the DVD bandwagon late. Not that I didn't want to get a DVD player, mind you, I just never saw a player that I thought was at a good enough price to justify buying one. Players I looked into were either over-priced, or something...

Pros: Good Video, Good Audio
Cons: AV-Sync drift on 1 or 2 titles so far (out of 50)

I've actually been developing hardware and software DVD decoder products for around 4 years, so I'm a pretty rough critic. I found the abilities of this player to be great. Some of the features are pretty unnecessary, but better to have too much than...

Pros: lots of features, excellent quality
Cons: lip-synch problem in some units

I purchased a Sony DVP-S530P for $347 in April 1999, from A&B TV in Austin Texas. Overall this is an excellent product, the best mix of features and quality I found in this price range.

The 530D includes a full 5.1 channel Dolby...

Pros: Compact and easy use
Cons: Hook up can be kind of confusing (but there's a book to help)

This is simply the best DVD when it comes to Price and quality. First, it's Sony, 'nuff said but for those not in the know it's the brand to buy if you want to make sure you're getting your money's worth. Second, this particular unit is Inexpensive (as...

Pros: High quality, easy to use
Cons: A little expensive

Recently my wife and I just purchased this Sony DVD player,
and we have been having a lot of fun playing around with it.
I have found that the control options are very self explanatory,
especially since the manual was lost. The quality of...

Pros: Superb quality
Cons: price may be high

If you know someone that is just itching for that special DVD player for their entertainment system, this is it. I got one for the as an early Christmas present, and since its purchase, I've been glued to it. The ease of use and the quality that it...

Pros: Inexpensive, Component plugs
Cons: Spinning of DVD is loud

I bought this product back in June of 1999. It was a great value because of it's low price and component capabilities. The picture is great and sound is awesome. There are many different options to chose from. If you are looking for an entry level DVD...

Pros: Excellent player with great features.
Cons: No built in DTS and no zoom function.

I recently traded in a JVC XV-501BK for a Sony DVP530D due to problems with the JVC player. I've had the Sony for about 2 months and am very happy with it. The only feature it doesn't have that would be useful is a zoom function. The picture quality...

Pros: Quality Video and Audio
Cons: Owners Manual needs an update for the novice user

I had been shopping for a DVD player for several years and finally settled on the SONY DVP-S530D last month. This machine is everything I thought it would be for home use. Once setup, it provides great quality pictures and theater quality sound. This...

Pros: the best
Cons: none

I have to admit that when my husband and I first started looking into DVD players we did not have a clue as to what we were getting into. So we checked out all of the products and finally got a Sony DVD player. I have to say it was our salesperson who...

Pros: Reasonable price, great features, S-video connectors
Cons: none so far

I got a DVD-ROM in my new computer and thought that would be enough - after all, with a 17" screen and speakers, how bad could it be? The primary use for my DVDs was for travel purposes - I could stick one in a laptop and avoid those cut up...

Pros: Features
Cons: The Suggester retail price

The Sony 530 has everything you'll ever need in a DVD player. Most notably, the chapter selector on the face is a feature worth paying for and one not available on the lower-end models. Funny enough, when I was reviewing the differences in the models, I...

Pros: Great Picture, Tons of Options
Cons: Can not play CDRs and CDRWs

I purchased this dvd player in the past two weeks and i would definitely have to say that it has a good amount of features that make vhs look primitive. Unfortunately, the one thing that prevents this model and most dvd players from eliminating the cd...