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Absolutely, Don-Berg. The more deficiencies fixed the better. I don't think anyone would disagree with that point. I think the disagreement was over the inferences you make that these deficiencies rule out this player for a high percentage of users, when it's likely not so high a percentage of...

Yeah Nick. I think that neither of these players are "perfect" for everyone, but I do think the zenith is going to be a better fit for more "avid dvd enthusiasts" than the panny xp-30. Still, they are both well-suited for certain types of viewers. My gut tells me the features of the zenith are...

I don't think Nick is "apologizing for zenith's faults." Rather, he's saying that said "faults" do not affect him (to the extent they seem to truly offend you). I don't think he's alone either. I think -- and Nick, correct me if I'm wrong -- what Nick is saying is that what is "essential" to...

Yeah, Ron. I basically know next to nothing, but am good at learning where to find information...;) - Page

jon.b -- the BB web-site information is incomplete. The zenith upconverts to 1080i over component. Go to this sickly long thread in the AVS Forum if you want to read of many individual users confirmation of this upconversion: DVB-318 AVS Forum Thread You can also find confirmation from...

If you go here: Samsung 941/841 Thread at AVS Forum you'll probably get a lot of information about the two new Samsung players coming out soon. Amazon.com also lists them on their web-site, with spec's, as coming soon. Page

Latest news: The zenith dvb-318's are in fact currently available. This information below regarding zenith dvb-318 availability is from the CEO of Wild West Electronics, posted at the AVS Forum on May 19 at 6:43am: ********************************* DVB318 Urgent Availability Update Hello...

I think that's fine Don_Berg. No one, at least not me, wants you to buy a new/2nd dvd player nor revise your opinions or preferences. However, you should be more careful about the alleged facts you post regarding modifications to players and availability. Misinformation does justice to no one --...

I hearya, Steve Schaffer. Yes, I have read Don_Berg's posts. He seems very knowledgeable, but also seems to go out of his way to push the XP-30 just a "bit too much," and concurrently is "a bit too eager" to find faults with the zenith. And ya know what? Everyone's opinion matters. However, when...

Don-Berg: I don't think my info is stale, actually I think it's the other way around (!) The posts regarding availability in the long zenith thread at the AVS forum indicate that there are some retailers who have and/or who are imminently getting more stock on these dvd players. I'm not sure why...

Don_Berg, correction. Two retailers, Gochnauer's and Expert Entertainment Electronics, claim to have the zenith's available for shipping. I'm not sure WWE is the only retailer out there for which you should be basing your conclusions. You also infer that the upconversion to 1080i over component...

Steve Schaffer. Yes, I know all about that long thread over at the AVS forum...I've followed it carefully. I also already got a zenith dvb-318, waiting in the wings for my new 34" HDTV monitor, so either way, I'll have the 1081i upconversion over component. However, to be sure, there's been no...

Hi Steve S. Is this true that the component upconvert is being eliminated? I thought this was only theory and conjecture. Do you know this for a fact? If so, sources? Links? thx, Page

Enjoy. It's a good feeling doing research and then making a decisions...and then playing with your new toy!

Audio review is a good place to check out reviews of both DVD and CD players. I am a purist, if you want really good musical sound, I would get a CD player. These things are dedicated to reproducing music and since they do not have circuitry related to reproducing images, should, dollar for...

Hi James Clif. I know your question is not directed at me, but to semi-support your observation of the lack of availability of the 34" HDTV wide JVC, that was the one 34" of the lot that was NOT in the line-up that I saw at one of my local retailers, let alone any of the retailers in my...

From what I gather, the Sony 910 is the consensus champ (notwithstanding Mr. JamesClif's comment) in the 34" HDTV direct view, 16:9 category. What about the other four that have been conistently mentioned? Is there a clear-cut "2nd place winner?" This list would include the Panasonic, the...

Aaaaaaaaaaaah, understood. Thanks, Don. I did notice the other XP-30s on Ebay are all between $270-$340 and yet are refurbished. Clearly, the market is dictating a premium price for these highly sought after commodities. Wild. I surely have the "bug," here for a new TV and corresponding new...

Very helpful information. Don, you are a sage. My dad would've been proud (a TV repairman for 30 years). ;) Anyhow, I, too have an older set (36" Mitsubishi 4:3...with a very nice picture though thanks to my dad picking up off of someone's scrap heap and giving it a new picture tube -- that...

Outlaw 1050 receiver for home theater Myryad MI-120 integrated amp for music

Check out the Outlaw 1050 receiver (it may be extinct soon, but there's a replacement coming in the summer around the same price point; a little higher). This is an internet only company, but fret not, they are very good, and very legit. I have one of these for home theater only; it is very good...

Yeah, that's a tight budget for a good system. I have a Denon/Mission system that I love. However, 3 years ago, refurbished, I got it for $275. New, it's $500 or $600 nowadays (there are several variations). I know this does not help...however, maybe you can find something like the Denon/Mission...