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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Multi-format-mayhem @ Nov 17th 2008 8:11AM
I can't find a single independent review, good or bad.
Why would anyone drop $140 - $270 (depending on promotion/offer) on a total unknown?
"it'll still handle the 1080p basics" - yeah, maybe it does, but the question remains, how well or how badly?
Dave @ Nov 17th 2008 8:42AM
Its a solid player for low-mid budget people. Everyone should have a chance to see gorgeous Blu-ray. I would get this since it has everything you would need - watch movies.
Multi-format-mayhem @ Nov 17th 2008 8:59AM
No Dave.
If I was looking at buying this thing I would want a couple of proper independent reviews and not the ridiculous & obvious cheering-on of a blind fanboy who obviously has no idea about this unit, thanks.
(that's if I didn't already have a high quality Blu-ray player)
coreylucas @ Nov 17th 2008 2:34PM
so, youre saying unless one can google up some internet reviews on a product, they shouldnt make a purchase?
Multi-format-mayhem @ Nov 17th 2008 5:26PM
I'm saying that if you can't look up several respected independent reviews on a product you are buying completely blind and shouldn't be surprised if you then end up ripped off & with an over-priced, low quality & useless POS.
Personally I look for several professional reviews and as many owner reviews as I can.
I think you've got to be a bit of a sucker to make any serious purchase without being as fully informed as possible.
(but you know what they say about one born every.....too many sellers depend on that to make their living but I do my best & try not to play that stupid game)