Sony DVP-S530D DVD Player

Pros: good looking
Cons: can't read cds, audio difficulties

I decided on this DVD player for several reasons: Sony has a great name, DVD movies, affordable, and looked great. I had high hopes for this machine. But I ran into some frustrating situations along the way: Refused to open, audio/video sync, and...

Pros: Great picture Great sound There is more to it
Cons: none

I brought a Sony Dvd player last year for my husband . What we love about it this unit has great picture great sound. (you can not beat this) this unit has everything you can ask for.We play it every night . We also have this hooked up to surround sound....

Pros: All around great features
Cons: A bit more pricey than the competitor

Some people think you pay for the name when you buy higher end products like Sony. In most cases you get what you pay for. This is quite evident in some of the competitors equivalent models. Features and quality suffer in the hundred dollar price range...

Pros: awesome picture quality and sound
Cons: none

You will hear alot of people talking about great dvd players, and Im sure there good but they havent expereinced the quality sound and exceptional picture that this bad boy throws at you.This state of the art product comes with a decoder built in and 2...

Pros: Realistic, Affordable, Easy to hook-up
Cons: None

DVP players are affordable, reliable and realistic then going to a movie theater. When buying a DVP player test it out first before leaving the store if this store is not to be trusted. If you find yourself with a DVP player that is a complete DUD...

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: Great quality in picture and audio!
Cons: No DTS decoder built in.

The Sony DVP-S530D DVD Player with the Dolby Digital decoder built in the DVD player means you don’t have to go out and buy an expensive receiver to play through five speakers and one subwoofer to get the true digital sound. You will still need five...

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: 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: 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: great picture and sound, Sony quality, nice remote
Cons: a little pricey, doesn't play burned CDRs, menus can be confusing

I bought this player about 6-8 months ago and I haven't regretted my decision for a minute. I bought the Sony because of their reputation for quality. I have a Sony TV, Sony stereo receiver, Sony computer monitor, Sony cordless phone, Sony portable CD...

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: Great picture and sound, features and price, nice looks and remote
Cons: No zoom, design defect that causes 'C 13:00' error code

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 $270 – some stores sell it for $225.

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

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...