Apex Digital AD-3201 DVD Player

Pros: Inexpensive. Updates for firmware available from manufacturer. No major flaws.
Cons: Complicated remote design. Minor subtitle flaw. Minor flaw playing double-layered DVDs.

This DVD player will perform very well for the "average" DVD owner. For those of us who aren't going to use a ton of extra features, who are hoping to get a DVD player that pretty much just has a nice picture, good sound and which isn't going to give you...

Pros: Component video, Optical audio, Region and Copy Protection Free!
Cons: Buttons not always responsive, "Play".

We got this player for my dad's BD, after gone through I think 3 VCR's. We decided to finally move into the digital age, so we looked around, and finally found this at Sears' on clearance. Went out and rented a couple DVD's, sat down, and set it...

Pros: Cheap. Flexible. Region Free and Macrovision Defeat. Flash Upgradable!
Cons: Typical spotty Apex quality control.

Okay, so I decided not to exchange my defective Apex AD-500W. I replaced it instead with the AD-3201, which was a CompUSA “doorbuster” sale item. You know, the ones where you see the item in the flyer, run to the store before it opens, wait...

Pros: Great Price, even plays homemade SVCD, VCD, CD, MP3 in addition to DVD and HDCD.
Cons: no MP3 shuffle, CD-RW has some problems.

I began the search for a flexible DVD player with the requirements that it would not only be a good DVD player, but also allow me to play archived home video on VCDs or SVCDs. The unit should also play homemade CDs and MP3 discs. Well, much to my...

Pros: Easily removed copy protection.
Cons: Remote is better for target practice, come on, black print on dark gray!

We constantly hear about intellectual piracy and how the entertainment industry is loosing billions, but I feel that we as consumers also have some rights. It’s not that most of us will steal a theatrical release and stamp out millions of copies and try...

Pros: MP3. Dolby Digital. S-video. TOSlink. Under 100 bucks. Score!
Cons: Small niggling things like clumsy remote and inadequate cable bundle.

I normally don't do this sort of thing, writing reviews of products and all. But when my Dad pulled out his DVD player he'd bought for himself this Christmas, I had to ask him: "Who the heck is Apex, and WHY?"

Well, I soon got an answer -...

Pros: Cheap, reads MP3s, easy to use
Cons: No 5.1 channel hookup, no CD text

This is one of those DVD players that there just isn't a lot to say about. Whenever you choose a DVD player, you have to keep your preferences in mind. Personally, I like to burn Mp3s on my CD-Rs instead of just a regular Cd because you can fit 7 or 8...

Pros: Inexpensive. Claims to play wide variety of formats.
Cons: Freezes on layer change. Difficult-to-read markings on remote control. No manufacturer support.

I bought this unit in February 2003 at K-Mart when our local store was liquidating their inventory prior to going out of business. It was intended as a replacement for my Philips player which had gone haywire a short time before. Although I know of ...

Pros: Plays DVD, VCD, HDCD, CD, MP3s flawlessly
Cons: MP3s must be in ISO9660 format so titles are chopped at 8.3 format

The APEX 3201 DVD/HDCD/MP3/VCD/CD player can be picked up in your local K-Mart, Best Buy, Circuit City, Future Shop, Sams Club, Walmart or online on eBay for a mere $85-$99. This is the going price for most DVD players these days. I picked my Apex up...

Pros: Get a lot of functionalities
Cons: Bad durability

I bought this DVD player in April. Now It is completely dead, no power. If I want to repair it, I have to pay $39 dollar for the labor.

Instead of sending back to Apex company, I opened the box and checked it. At first I found the fuse blew....

Pros: Flexibility, features, quality (as far as I can tell), MP3 playback, low price
Cons: Clumsy remote, slow DVD tray

I bought this player for my parents Christmas 2001. I made sure to set it up for them, but it wasn't difficult. The instructions explained things well. I read reviews about Apex products online before I made my decision to purchase this one online from...

Pros: This is the best DVD player that I have ever had.
Cons: None

We bought this DVD player in October for our bedroom. I really like it. It is easy to use and the price is great! We liked this player so much that we bought another one for my parents for Christmas. My parents have never even seen a DVD player...

Pros: Cheap,Firmware Downloads Available,Digital Optical Out
Cons: Pauses in mid-layer,locks up occassionally

Got this player about 4 months ago at the same time as I bought a new TV and theater package. I've been relatively happy with it, however, lately I've had this nagging voice in my head telling me I should have spent a little more and possibly gotten a...

Pros: nice picture and sound quality
Cons: remote, locks up, freezes and skips

Buying this DVD player has been a bad experience from the very start. I owned an Apex AD-660 that was working perfectly fine. When I saw this for sale for $70 I had to have it since i've been wanting to upgrade to digital optical and component inputs....

Pros: Great for my first DVD Player
Cons: Has always, Set-up was a hassle

Another gift to me, for Christmas I received this DVD Player. Although I did not expect to receive this I am glad I have it now.

When I set up this DVD Player I decided to set it up to my Stereo System so the sound would go through the...