DVD player reviews.
LG RH 388 H DVD PLAYERWhat's Good: Priced at a little under Rs 4,000, it's the best-value-for-money DVD in the market. It supports a variety of media formats, and audio and video standards including DivX , MPEG-2 , XviD, MPEG-4, WMA, PCM and MP3.
Also features Dolby Digital output and DTS digital output (compatibility with the latter multi-channel audio format is a rarity in DVD players). DTS equals superior sound quality.
What's Not: It's bulky compared to most modern models, and does nothing to elevate the style quotient of your space.
Plus, a power consumption of 30W dips into the value of this product.u00a0
Verdict: The strength of its one main selling point is diminished by the thought of the bills that will, no doubt, follow. Buy this if you're not a regular at DVD rental stores.
PHILIPS DVP 5996
What's Good: Compatible with most audio/video standards and media formats, the low 12W power consumption is just one reason to opt for this DVD player. With a High Definition Multimedia Interface of 1080p, you can enjoy your movies in high-definition resolution.
The additional Karaoke feature makes this one a winner. The advanced programme rates your singing and presents a humorous picture, depending on your scores.
What's not: Considering all its other merits, its inability to record directly from TV to a DVD disc, using simply the DVD player, seems like an oversight.
Verdict: It matches and supersedes most other players, and the added karaoke feature makes this a steal at a little over Rs 4,000.
