Pros: Crisp, clear picture.....Outstanding sound quality.....Easy to install Cons: Not for those who have yet to master the VCR
Santa is a jolly old elf though, and because of this, a Panasonic DVD found it's way into his sleigh, and under our tree. Christmas morning was success. The joy of Christmas reigned.
My son quickly tried to install the player, but...
Pros: Great Picture, Great Sound, Fun to watch Cons: None that I can think of at this point
After much debate (and I mean MUCH debate) I finally decided to invest my money in the Panasonic DVD player. I have done research on Epinions for almost a month, as well as read reviews on many other websites to partially decide on this player. I went...
I Think that the Panasonic DVD - RV30 is a work of art. It shows split screen action, frame by frame action, and super fast screening techniques. To top it all off, it costs only $300. This is $1200 less than the competition. I think that...
I just bought this DVD player and it is fantastic. I bought it to replace a DVD player I had, the Oritron DVD100, which went kaput after 9 months, stay away from Oritron or Koss products! They suck!
i havent fully decided which dvd player to go with yet, but this one is at the top of the list, with a purchase this expensive one has to look for the most bang for the buck, this one has alot of features,you can change soundtrack and subtitle languages,...
Pros: great design, easy to use, all controls laid out in a smart way, Cons: a little pricey
Many of us are out there now looking around for DVD player, trying to replace our old VHS tape player, to be up to speed with our neigboors and friends. When shopping for DVD players, it can be confusing with many manufacturers and models offering...
We hadn't done a much research on different DVD players on the market and based our purchase of the Panasonic on our experience with Panasonic TV sets. We had always been impressed with the quality of their...
I’ll admit, I was skeptical about DVD when it came out. I really didn’t see much of a need for the “super high quality” movies that DVD boasts. I didn’t have surround sound back then, so a VCR was quite adequate for my needs. I consider myself an avid...
Pros: lots of options, not too expensive, great quality, good brand Cons: no S-Video cable included, packaging doesn't really tell you specifications
My boyfriend recently told me he wanted to buy a DVD player, yes he is one of those who likes a lot of "toys" around the house. I agreed to do some shopping around with him, maybe find something that we both liked that wasn't too expensive....
Pros: Inexpensive, Great Sound, Optical Output (sound), Great Picture, Easy To Use Cons: None
At epinions.com, I found the Panasonic DVD-RV30 to be the most highly rated DVD player. So I decided to put it to the test. First off, I don't own this DVD player, but I have used it for quite a bit of time. I have been using Onkyo, Sony, Toshiba, and...
Pros: Nice pictures that are clear and sharp. Cons: none
I bought this DVD player because I wanted better pictures and sound. With my surround sound system the DVD player comes to life with monster clear sound that you can hear and feel and the same time. It just turn the hole room into a movie.
Pros: Provides crystal clear picture, sound quality blew me away Cons: A bit pricey but well worth it.
I was skeptical at first saying to myself that a DVD player provides the same quality as a VCR. How wrong i was. I compared a DVD movie and a NEW vhs tape and the difference is incrediible. No need to fuss with tracking either with DVD's.
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Pros: Excellent pic and sound, great remote, good with scratched CDs and DVDs Cons: Price might have been lower
Panasonic DVD-RV30S and RV30 is the same DVD player, except RV30S is silver whereas the RV30 is black. I prefer silver color and you might consider choosing silver over black too.
The picture and sound produced by this machine are...
Pros: Picture Quality, Sound Quality, and easy to use! Cons: Not lots of DVD's available for rent at your local rental store.
DVD players are the wave of the future. I can't tell you enough about how much better a DVD player is compared to a VHS. The picture is clearer than a movie theater in my opinion. The sound is of great quality too. I know that your probably thinking...
When using this DVD player, everything just seems to go your way. I have never seen such a fine piece of audio/video equipment in my entire life. I wasn't really into the whole DVD thing when it was big & new, but then I started to hear about how great...
Pros: A quality entry-level player at a reasonable price. Cons: none
This DVD player should make anyone who buys it happy. While this is not an appropriate DVD player for a home theater enthusiast, anyone who simply wants to be able to enjoy DVD movies with quality pictures and quality sound will love this player.
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Pros: Brilliant Picture, Great Sound, awesome slow motion, easy to set up, very durable product Cons: Takes up a lot of space, Need a dolby digital decoder for theater sound
When I first started looking at DVD's on the internet, I got several headaches. I looked and looked and looked and couldn't find the one I wanted. I compared several models that I liked and actually narrowed it down to under 10 great DVD players. In my ...
Pros: Picture is sharp and clear. The sound and extra features are great. Cons: none
The Panasonic DVD RV30 has been great. Before I had a regular VCR. It produced a bad picture and had horrible tracking. My family and I missed out on watching the high quality pictures the Panasonic DVD RV30 supplies.
The DVD comes in black...
Pros: Perfect picture, Great enhanced stereo sound, great price Cons: I can't think of any
Just after being a year old, my DVD rom drive on my PC went out and I had absolutely no way of watching any of my dvd movies. I use to run the S-video output from my video card on my computer to my TV. I then decided to treat myself to an early...
I have never seen a DVD player with such great picture. The color is sharp and bright, there are no annoying shadowes in dark seens.There is an on screen menu that allows you to change many settings from brightness to sound. It is simple to use and can...
Pros: Solid performance. Great picture.Slim unit. Nice remote control design. Cons: None!
When I was looking for my next DVD player (upgrading from an older Panasonic unit) I studied ones from SONY, TOSHIBA, and a few other top models. I finally settled on the Panasonic DVDR30. THe DVDR30 features:
Pros: Great picture quality, VSS sound system is superb Cons: Remote lacked some advanced features
I'll admit that I was a bit skeptical that such an inexpensive DVD player could really have a quality image and decent features. I was pleasantly surprised when I received this fine little DVD from Panasonic. Here's my review of the most important...
Who wouldn’t want a DVD player? They’re the hottest thing right now, and it’s easy to see why. The picture quality is better than that of a VCR and the sound is fantastic as well. Of course, a lot of us don’t know a whole lot about DVD players....
Pros: price, picture and audio quality Cons: none that I can see!
I've been looking for a DVD player for the past year or so and when I came across this player for $140 I was a bit skeptical. I thought to myself, "What's the problem with this thing?" Regardless of my skepticism I bought this player anyway and have been...
Pros: Media Support(CD-R,CD,VCD,DVD)
MP3!!!!! looks good, sounds good, never had a problem, price Cons: None
This review is really for the RV-31 but I have owned both the RV-30 and the RV-31 and they are both great. The only noticeable difference being the CD-R/RW and Mp3 support, the other differences are mostly minor. I have to say this is the best DVD player...
Pros: MP3 and CDR playback, good picture & sound and very reasonably priced Cons: MP3 files -can't see files.
This is for the new Panasonic RV31 which just came out Feb-01. It's a great machine especially for the money.
All the bells and whistles. You don't need DTS decoder etc... since your home theatre receiver will have one. Anyways it will sound good...
Pros: Component Output, 2+Bass Virtual Surround Audio Cons: Still Hasn't Dropped Under $100
I guess just about everybody has at least thought about buying a DVD player. Personally, I haven't been able to bring myself to make the plunge because, however cheap the things get, I just figure, why spend money on hardware when I already have a stereo...
Pros: All the bells and whistles at an affordable price. Cons: None!
This DVD player has all the features of many more expensive brands. I have owned this DVD player for 6 months now. I got it for Christmas'00. It is an integral part of my home theater system and is used virtually everyday. I was skeptical at first since...
Pros: Great picture, sound, easy controls Cons: Price
I just bought this DVD player for my new entertainment system. It is the greatest DVD player because it is so easy to use. I'm not a techie, and even I knew how to set this DVD player up. It's so easy and the directions are great. The remote is also very...
Pros: Build quality, ease of use. Cons: Mushy buttons on remote. Only one type of digital-audio out.
The DVD-RV30S is the silver version of Panasonic's popular DVD-RV30 DVD player (black). These are both 2000 models, since replaced by the DVD-RV31S and DVD-RV31K (silver and black, respectively). With both the RV30 and the RV31, of course, there's...
This is a great DVD player. My friend just bought one and the picture is gives is magnificant, the sound it gives is magnificant as well. There many things you can do with this player, like change the camera angle, listen to cds and many other cool...
The DVD-RV30 is an excellent DVD/CD player. DVDs look great! The blacks are very deep and colors are vivid on my Toshiba television. There are a few options on the Panasonic to fine tune the picture that I have never seen on players at this price point...
Pros: Good for big screen television Cons: can't play computer games on it
I bought this player cause I thought it was a good DVD player.I never had no problems with it and it goes good with my big screen television and surround sound system...Only thing I do not like about it doesn't go with my computer and I been looking for...
Pros: Great picture and sound
Panasonic quality
Easy to use
Cons: Price should come down
Wish I bought it in Silver!
I'm a big fan of Panasonic products. When I was in the market for a DVD player a year ago, I immediately looked to see what Panasonic had to offer. If I bought a DVD player and it lasted anywhere near as long as the Panasonic 1980's style vacuum...
Pros: Even I can use it. Cons: Can only be used with one of our televisions.
We sold our house at the end of November last year. Left all the gardening equipment, some furniture etc. for the new people. The day we signed the contract on the house, they presented us with a DVD player.
Pros: Easy to use, great sound Cons: Remote is kind of annoying
I have had my Panasonic DVD-RV30 for about a month now and have had no problems. I watch DVDs approximately 15-20 times a month and have been nothing but impressed with this machine.
It was strangely easy to set up-in fact, I'm still convinced that...
Having a substantial inventory of VHS tape, making the initial jump to DVD was a challenge. I had already been through the Beta-VHS debacle and did not want to repeat the experience, so I waited a while.
I have know idea what took them so long to come up with this idea. This is the best and fastest way to watch a movie at home. You put it in and watch a terrific full screen great color movie and the sound is the clearest I have ever heard. We have a ...
Pros: Great picture and sound quality, excellent features, excellent remote, great price! Cons: Can't access channels with a "one-click" sort of way through the remote... very small complaint.
I have owned a DVD-ROM drive since they were first introduced three years ago. I thought that DVD-ROM would be the standard media by now, but I guess I was wrong. The picture is very bad and movies on the player look like slide shows! So I decided to...
This DVD player is great -- it has all the features you'd ever want. The pull-down menu is a cool tool that allows you to change the sound, camera angle, and movie position, among other things, while the movie is playing. Picture and sound quality are...
The Panasonic DVD-RV30 is my first DVD player. I was using my computer to watch DVDs before I got this player. What a difference. No more having to watch movies at my desk; I can enjoy them sitting comfortably on my couch. Now I can watch DVDs as...
Pros: Good Price (Where I Bought It)
Plays all DVD's
Great Sound & Picture Quality Cons: No Zoom Feature
Remote Not Backlit
This is the first DVD player that I had ever owned and I was very impressed with many things. First the price, on Amazon.com i found it for $150 with free shipping. It was perfect because it could connect to my speakers and my tv without extra wires...
Pros: Picture Quality Cons: THe only thing I didn't like is it didn't match my audio system, oh well!
I adore the Panasonic DVD-RV30 because of it's excellent picture quality and search and slow-motion modes. The player includes great color accuracy of component video output. The DVD-RV30 well work great with either a simple or elaborate audio system....
Pros: Clarity, features, and footprint Cons: none yet
This product far exceeded my expectations. I have other Panasonic electronics, TV's and VCR and the RV-30 is on par with my other positive Panasonic experiences. The DVD clarity and sound quality are excellent. Ease of installation was fabulous (also...
Pros: Great picture and easy setup Cons: Remote Control
I shopped around and found this DVD for a price of just over $200. The playback and sound quality are excellent. Adding the component to a TV is very straightforward. The only problem I had was that my projection TV already had been programmed as to...
Pros: Totally Amazing Sophistication, Superb Quality, And Overall Reliability For Only A Fraction Of The Cost !!! Cons: None, Panasonic Continues To Hammer Out Incredible Products !
Panasonic is a leader in manufacturing electronic products that are sophisticated, stylish, user friendly, superbly crafted, low cost and precise. I have continuously seen the Panasonic produce amazing electronics with the conservative consumer in mind....
Pros: Can be used as a great starter system and later integrated into a more advanced home theatre Cons: Remote isn't backlit (minor!)
Great value for the discriminating but budget minded! At the time I bought mine (9/24/00), the Panasonic RV30 was readily available at $245 from multiple sources. For the features included, I found it the best value in a high quality name brand DVD. If...
Pros: Great picture quality, great extra features Cons: What do you mean, spaceballs isn't on dvd?
I picked up this dvd player, well, because i wanted to watch the matrix on a dvd player!! Seriously, these things allow far greater depth than just stupid movie features. (although adding dropped scenes and crew interviews from such great films like My...
Pros: Better video and audio output Cons: Doesn't have a layer indicator
I bought Panasonic RV-30 and Sony DVP-S360 so I decided to compare them. I have created, what I call a “half-scientific” test:
WEGA 29” TV
-Same component cables
-A copy of “World Is Not Enough”
-Sony receiver
Video: I have...
I think dvd players are awesome! I highly recommend buying one! They make the movie seem so much realer! I would wait to buy one until the ones where you can record prices go down though. A Panasonic DVD player is very dependable. This would be a...
Pros: Easy setup, slim case, great price Cons: Lack of universal remote
I researched DVD players for several weeks and could not find a better product in this price range. Setting up this DVD player is extremely easy, we were watching our first movie within ten minutes of taking it out of the box. The video is crystal...
Pros: look and output and perfect picture Cons: none
Jump on the biggest thing for movies since the tape. These are the wave of the future and will be big real big. I can honestly say i do not use my dvd player the Panasonic DVD-RV30 since i got play station 2 but before then i loved this player Panasonic...
Pros: Sharp, awesome sound, very easy to use Cons: None
Perfectly Panasonic. This is the best DVD Player you will find for your money. I have seen and tried TONS of DVD's, trust me! It is very, very easy to use even for complete idiots like me... it operates with the touch of a button. It has many features...
Pros: Crystal clear pictures and amazing sound quality. Cons: Needed a new t.v. to hook it up directly.
I got the Dvd Rv-30 for a prize from an online company a few months ago. I have to admit I was amazed that I got a good quality player for a prize. I honestly thought it would be a cheap one that is about $100.00 (like the ones I could afford, lol)....
I was in the market to purchase a DVD player. I did not have much knowledge of the differences between them. When I entered the store to buy one and saw DVD players ranging from $99 to $350, only home ones, not portables, I had no idea about which one...
Wow, i just got my new dvd player for christmas and i have to tell you i love it. The picture on my dvd player is a lot better than any vcr i have ever owened. It has a very nice sound to it as well. I think that it sounds just like i am in the movie...
Pros: Possesses great technology for playing your DVDs. Cons: Possesses outdated technology that has been eclipsed by newer DVD players.
The Panasonic DVD-RV30 is a DVD player my best friend received this past Christmas as a present. Since I'm in the business of writing reviews and electronic opinions, I asked my friend if I could give this sucker a test drive and see if it's...
Pros: Solid Construction and ease of use. A great value. Cons: Lacks some of the higher end quality enhancements.
I actually own the Panasonic DVD-RV80, but in my search evaluated the RV30 as well and realize that the extras included in the RV80 may not be worth the price difference for everyone although they definitely were for me. In this review my intention is...
Pros: stereo and subwoofer out, virtual surround sound, quick loading, composite video out Cons: no zoom, no digital coax output
I've used this player for 5 months now and I am happy with my purchase. When I was looking at purchasing a DVD player, I went out to the local electronics store to see the the options. This player had many options that other players did not.
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Pros: This has good color and sound. Cons: It was a little hard to hook up, and the remote is a little poor.
The color and the sound i really like. I would defintely recommend this to anyone! The sound is just so awesome. Also with my surround sound, it is wonderful. The color is so great. It looks like there is real people in my T.V. The color is so thick, and...
Pros: Inexpensive player for beginners like myself. Cons: Unless you're an video/audiophile, there are none.
When my best friend jumped on the DVD band wagon, I thought to myself, 'Geez, why pay so much for a juiced up VCR that can't even record?' Boy was I blown away when I first saw the pictures that a DVD can produce, even on 10 year old television sets....
Pros: If you want a high quality dvd player this is it. Cons: I feel the price could be a little less.
This DVD Player is excellent. It contains many great features. A few of its wonderful features are crisp stereo sound,crystal clear color, lots of great features about color and sound. It also has angle adjustment and lots more. So if you would like a...
Pros: Fantastic picture great clarity and an excellent sound system. Cons: Fantastic pictures and great clarity only come with a digital quality television and surround sound.
This player is of relatively high quality with a great picture clarity and excellent sound system IF you have the money to buy it. The picture quality is best described as flawless. It is almost like watching it on the big screen but with no hesitations ...
Pros: Great stuff in this model I love the features Cons: Price is still kind of high
This is the third DVD player I've ever owned and by far it is the best. I can't help reccomend the features on this model like the surround audio and the 5 in 1 DVD changer. I just cant say enough about how great it is. I've had it for about a month now...
Pros: Quiet, Panasonic name Cons: manual, few frills, menus
I bought this because my cd player died and I got a free 3 year warranty on this DVD player and a good price on it. It's light in weight and quiet. The faceplate is laid back. The remote is okay but nothing to shout about. The instruction manual is...
Pros: Easy to use, quiet, easy setup Cons: few frills, basic DVD remote
I bought this because my CD player died and I figured for a little extra
money, why not get something that plays movies, too . I did lots of research here at epinions.com and all around the web. My dad likes Panasonic and I agree with him, inasmuch...
Pros: Great sound, picture, and all for a great price. Cons: Not top of the line.
The Panasonic DVD-RV30 is a great DVD player. It is pretty standard among most recent DVD Player models. I bought this particular model because in doing research, I found it to be the best choice for the price range I was looking for. In buying it I...
Pros: Plays any disc, great sound and picture quality Cons: Does not play CD-R or CD-RW, or MP3 CD's
I have owned this player for 6 months now. It has never had a problem on any DVD. I have rented many DVD's and some of them were quite scratched, and it has never skipped or missed a beat. Layer changes are quick and barely noticeable. The multiple...
Pros: Great machine, lots of features, optical output, wonderful sound Cons: pricey for quality, does not play MP 3s, can't hook up a home theater system
The player itself is realley nice. I have this one and an RV 41 so I have something to compare it to. For the ultimate lowest price you could buy this marvel of Japanese technology, you are better off getting an RV 31 or an RV 41. It has no MP3 playback,...
I dont know all that much about electronics. In fact, i know nothing about them. This DVD player is so easy to use that even I can do it without any trouble. The quality in both picture and sound are fantastic
. Although this dvd player is normally...
Pros: Lots of features, value priced Cons: It can be expensive to build an entire system around a dvd player
Well, with the higher picture quality and the Dolby digital 5:1 sound, you're probably asking "why not?" I bought this player because it offered the most features for the least money. And also because Panasonic is a name that I trust. ...
Pros: Super quality output, great value Cons: Won't do CD-R's, no back light on remote
I researched DVD players for quite a while before purchasing this unit and I think that I found the right mix between the "super cheap" units and the "super expensive" units. The output quality (video and audio) of this unit is...
Pros: Very cheap right now! Cons: It's always out of stock
I just ordered this item and I want everyone to know about the great deal i got. Right now if you go to www.techbargains.com, you can get the eletronic code for amazon. The codes gives you a $50 instant discount if you buy any electronics above $200. The...
Pros: Nice price, ease of use, good features Cons: Not a high end player, lacks compatibility with diverse formats
Last year I decided to make the plunge into the world of home theater, and when I started doing the research into components, I was a bit taken aback by the amount of choices in speakers, receivers, and in DVD players. I was starting from scratch but...
Pros: Separate subwoofer input, availability at a low price Cons: newer model has more features
This opinion is on the dvd-rv30 by pansonic. It is a discontinued model, but now you can pick it up for $150 or less if you shop around. It has some standard features and some extra ones, but it is definitely worth the price.
Pros: Features, video/audio performance, component video, price Cons: Menu color combinations
Panasonic has always made quality audio and video products, and for a while now, I've known that Panasonic is generally one of the best marques to buy if you're looking for a good, reliable product at a good price. Sure there are cheaper products, and...
Pros: simple, lots of outputs, quick play feature Cons: no zoom, questionable quality
This isn't necessarily a slam against this exact player, and I'll explain that later. First, the pros: I bought this player because it had such good options. The Virtual Surround Sound worked great on my non-digital stereo system, the dialogue...
Pros: Good performance and features Cons: Had a problem with remote, weird resume feature implementation
Note: I am actually reviewing the RV-27. The RV-27 and RV-31 are basically replacement models for the RV-30 that add MP3 support and cost the same. These models are replacing the the RV-30 in stores, but have not yet appeared in the Epinions product...
Pros: Unique features, good overall quality, decent price Cons: No CDR, No Zoom, only Optical digital outputs
* * * Positives * * *
Great Manual
* The manual that comes with this player is surprisingly helpful and informative. Throughout the manual are "For your reference" sections. These are tips to tell you about features...
Pros: Good sound and image Cons: Problem with home made VCD
You have read or heard many people say that Panasonic DVD-RV30S DVD Player is very good. I agree the sound and image quality is pretty good. It is very easy to hook up with you TV, VCR, or stereo system. But the remote control is not easy to use. I...
Pros: It's a Panasonic that turns on! Cons: Everything after it actually turned on...
Ladies and Gent's, this is supposedly a DVD player! When I first broke open the box, I was surprised to find that Panasonic actually did make a DVD player. When I first plugged it in, I thought the thing was going to shoot sparks, due to a horrible...
Pros: Nothing Cons: LOW quality, WILL break, HIGH price
I saw the last guy's bad opinion of this dvd player and listed a pro as "Panasonic name".
Sure, Panasonic is a big name, but I don't get why. Every thing I've bought of theirs has either broken completely, or partially or had bad quality.
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