Inexpensive DVD Player Recommendations
These players have been tested to play the VCD format.
They are not recommended for anything other than that they are inexpensive and have played the VCD format. We have no connection to Apex other than that we have purchased four of these players for ourselves or relatives and they have been dependable for us. If you don't have a high definition TV, there is really no good reason to buy an expensive model DVD player as far as we are concerned.
These are basically throwaways if you have problems with them after the warranty runs out. We make no guarantee that they will indeed play the VCDs or that they will be trouble free for you.
Be sure to check our DVD Compatibility page to check for VCD compatibility. The best way to check your player, even if the Compatibility check proves positive, is to request a free demo disk from us.
This is a Sony DVD player that we tested on 1/29/05 and it played our disks without any problems and has many features. In fact, it has played everything we have been able to come up with. Highly recommended.
Sony DVD Player
(DV-PNS575P)
SON DVPNS575P
Progressive scan |
A/V versatility |
Multi-format playback |
Digital audio |
Best Buy and Circuit City sell it for about $70.
Insignia™ DVD Player with MP3 Playback/JPEG
Viewer
Available currently at Best Buy.
We have not tested this player but it is rated as VCD capable.
Model: NS-DVD1
Enjoy your favorite DVDs in widescreen with this DVD player that
lets you view Kodak Picture CDs to create slideshows on your TV.
Stumped over which features to choose? Our DVD Player Buying Guide
can help.
Kodak Picture CD viewer lets you view digital photos and create
slideshows on your TV screen
Plays DVD, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, VCD, CD, CD-R, CD-RW, MP3, HDCD and
Kodak Picture CD formats
Product Features
Selectable aspect ratio lets you choose between 16:9 and 4:3 formats
Multi-angle play and multistory selection play provide multiple
viewing options
96kHz/24-bit audio digital-to-analog (D/A) conversion
Outputs: 1 composite video, 1 component video, 1 S-video, 1 stereo
audio, 1 coaxial digital audio
Parental lock-out function
8 language soundtracks and 32 language captions
On-screen menu display for easy navigation of the DVD menus
Full-function remote included
Product Details
DVD Player Type DVD player (single)
Disc Capacity 1
Playback Formats DVD, DVD-R, CD, CD-R/RW, Video CD, JPEG, MP3, WMA
Progressive Scan No
Media Card Slot No
USB Port No
Optical Digital Audio Outputs No
Coaxial Digital Audio Outputs 1
Composite Video Outputs 1
Audio Outputs 2
S-Video Outputs 1
Component Video Outputs 1
IEEE 1394 FireWire Port No
HDMI Outputs No
DVI Outputs No
Stereo Audio Outputs 1
Apex DVD players are mostly very inexpensive and we haven't tested any that haven't played the VCD format.
These players are rated as VCD compliant and should play our slide shows. We have not tested them:
At
Circuit City
Circuit City sometimes has
Free Shipping.
Polaroid DVD Player (DHM-0100)
PLR DHM0100 $24.95 after rebates on 3/5/06
Zenith DVD Player (ZDA311)
$49.99 after rebates on 3/5/06
Philips DVD Player (DVP642)
$59.99 after rebates on 3/5/06
Zenith Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Brand/Model: ZEN DVB312
JVC Progressive Scan DVD Player
Brand/Model: JVC XVN55SL
Sony Progressive-Scan DVD Player
Brand/Model: SON DVPNS725P
Zenith Progressive-Scan DVD/VCR Combo
Brand/Model: ZEN XBV342
Sony 5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD/CD Changer
with Component Output
Brand/Model: SON DVPNC665P
Sony Progressive Scan DVD/VCR Combo
Brand/Model: SON SLVD300P
Onkyo 6-Disc Progressive Scan DVD/CD Changer
with Component Output
Brand/Model: ONK DVCP701
Harman Kardon Progressive Scan DVD Player
Brand/Model: HK DVD25
At Best
Buy
Best Buy has Free
Shipping.
KLH - DVD Player with MP3/WMA/Picture CD
Playback
KD1220
Philips -
DVD Player/Hi-Fi VCR Combo w/Progressive Scan
DVD750VR
Samsung -
Progressive-Scan DVD Player
DVD-P231
Sony -
Progressive-Scan DVD/MP3 Player
DVP-NS725P
Sony -
Progressive-Scan DVD/Hi-Fi VCR Combo
SLV-D300P
Sony -
5-Disc Progressive-Scan DVD Changer
DVP-NC665P