Sony DVP-S530D DVD Player

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: 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: 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: Picture,Sound,Ease of use,Value
Cons: no jog shuttle on remote

First, I want to thank all who reviewed this product previously. I found their advice and info invaluble!
I read reviews both off and on the internet for over a month, took my friends dvd players for a test drive,and compared features and...

Pros: Two digital audio outputs, component video and S outputs
Cons: I've encountered none yet...

Just getting into DVD and not sure you want to fork over $500+ for a player? Check out Sony's DVP-S530D. Though Sony has a great name in home electronics, the price is normally commensurate with the name. This DVD player however is a different story....

Pros: great features, easy to use, component video output
Cons: noticed a lip synch problem a couple of times

It's a great player overall. I didn't spare the $60 for the component video cable, and I LOVE the picture. Rented Blade Runner to try it out. The picture was very sharp, clear, and the colors were beautiful. I did notice a couple of times that the sound...

Pros: Superb Video, Stunning Audio, Easy to operate, A veritable plethora of audio and video outputs
Cons: No BNC video connectors, could use a front-panel audio level control

I used to be a retail dealer (in Alaska) of Hi-Fi and Video Products. Among the product lines I carried were Sony Hi-Fi (Consumer) and Sony Professional. Call me biased, or call me prejudiced when it comes to Sony Products, but the performance, the...

Pros: Practical design, built in decoder,DTS, nice remote.
Cons: None.

I did some comparing before I bought this and found that it had everything I wanted for a reasonable price. Multiple slow motion speeds is very handy. Easy to set-up and true playback. Although not many available titles in DTS format yet, the few that I...

Pros: Quality
Cons: Price

This piece of equipment is amazing! The picture and sound quality are excellent. I have seen this DVD Player on many different types of televisions and no matter the size, shape, or anything else the quality of the sound and picture quality is breath...

Pros: built-in 5.1 channel processing, component output, price
Cons: haven't found any yet

I chose the DVP-S530D based on a combination of the price and the performance. I was looking for a DVD-player that had built-in 5.1 channel surround sound processing and a component video output connection. Although the manufacturer's suggested retail...

Pros: all
Cons: nothing

The best part about the Sony DVP-S530D DVD player with a Dolby Digital Decoder built-in is the fact that it can be bought for less then £400 – some stores sell it for £350.

The player looks very nice. In addition to the features of Sony...

Pros: Sleek - Small - Awesome!
Cons: No Dolby Digital Encoder

A few weeks a ago I decided it was time for me to jump onto the DVD bandwagon. Afterall, everywhere we look these days we see 'DVD's FOR SALE' and 'FREE DVD OFFER'. I wanted to see for myself what all the fuss was about.

After checking out...

Pros: Excellent picture quality, many features, Menus are easy to navigate...
Cons: No Zoom, doesnt play cd-r's

I purchased this DVD player after seeing my brother's. The picture quality is amazing. VHS doesnt come close. I have mine hooked into a Sony 36" Wega TV, so the viewing experience is complete.

This unit has many features that most units...

Pros: If you are an audiophile, or plan to be one, this is for you.
Cons: A little pricey if you just want the basic features

I say that, because the technology of DVDs, like CDs is hard to get wrong. It is pretty much a standard across the board. My wife bought this unit for me for a surprise at Christmas of 1999. I supressed my urge to examine what she paid because it was...

Pros: Easy to install, great quality
Cons: Remote is a little weird

I recently purchased the Sony surround sound package (model 610), which includes a 400 watt receiver, an amplified subwoofer, and 5 speakers for surround. Naturally, with all this potential for gut-rumbling loudness, I had to get a DVD player.

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