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Toshiba DR570 DVD Recorder

$140.00 to $248.00



Thanks to its built-in digital and analog tuners, the DR570 DVD recorder from Toshiba both prepares you to receive digital broadcasting, and allows you to record TV programming to DVD independent of your HDTV. Further, with its DVD-recording drive and host of video inputs, the Toshiba DR570 makes it easy to record your favorite TV shows or home videos to DVD. For an enhanced DVD video experience optimized for your HDTV, the DR570 sports DVD video upconversion to 1080p.Minimize

Manufacturer:Toshiba Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsMiscellaneous
MPNDR570
DVD Type   DVD Recorder
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Video Upconversion   720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD-R • CD-RW
Playable File FormatsMP3 • WMA
Video Output SystemNTSC
Surround Sound   Virtual Surround • Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit
InputsComposite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 1
OutputsComposite x 1, S-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1
Front PanelS-Video Input • Audio Input
UPC022265002100


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Sony BDP-N460 Blu-Ray DVD Player

$148.00 to $239.00



Experience Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p quality with stunning HD sound that supports enhanced audio formats including Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD Master Audio.

Manufacturer:Sony Key FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsConvenienceDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
DVD Type   Blu-Ray Player
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Video Upconversion   1080p (HDTV)
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • BD-RE • Blu-ray
Playable File FormatsMP3 • JPEG
Number of Discs   1
Video DAC   12 bit / 148.5 MHz
Picture ControlSharpness
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital (Digital out only) • DTS (Digital out only)
OutputsComposite x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 2, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1, Digital Audio Optical x 1
Front PanelUSB 2.0
Remote Control   Standard
Display DimmerYes
Parental Control   Yes
Depth8.1 in.
Height2.2 in.
Width16.9 in.
Weight4.6 lb.
Warranty1 Year
Release DateOctober, 2009


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Toshiba DVR620 DVD Recorder

$149.00 to $248.00



Have both VCR and DVD recording and playback options without the clutter. The versatile DVR620 takes the fuss out of saving your videotapes to DVD and enhances DVD picture quality to near HD with 1080p upconversion via HDMI™.

Manufacturer:Toshiba Product MPNKey FeaturesVideoAudioConnectionsConvenienceRecorderDimensionsMiscellaneous
MPNDVR620
DVD Type   DVD Recorder / VCR Combo
Progressive Scan   With Progressive Scan
Video Upconversion   720p (HDTV) • 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV)
Playable Disk TypesDVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-R • CD-RW • Picture CD
Playable File FormatsDivX • MP3 • WMA • JPEG
Video DAC   10 bit / 54 MHz
Surround Sound   Dolby Digital (Digital out only)
Audio DAC   24 bit / 192 kHz
InputsComposite x 1 • S-Video x 1 • Analog Audio x 2 • iLINK DV Input
OutputsS-Video x 1, Component x 1, HDMI x 1, Analog Audio x 1, Digital Audio Coaxial x 1
Front PanelComposite Input • Audio Input • iLINK DV Input
OSDYes: English, French, Spanish
Parental Control   Yes
Record and Play FetauresOne Touch Recording
Recording SpeedsSP • SLP
VCR Video heads4
Depth10.55 in.
Height3.92 in.
Width17.13 in.
Weight9.46 lb.
UPC022265002223


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JVC SR-MV45US


A DVD Recorder and S-VHS VCR in one convenient single deck, with a ton of features that make it useful in virtually any environment. If you ever come across a need to make recordings of a single source on both DVD Disc and S-VHS tape simultaneously, the SR-MV45 has a solution. The Simultaneous Recording function can record programs on both DVD and VCR decks from the same Input source. Additionally, it allows recordings from two different programs on two separate media. The Auto Repeat function is very convenient when constant or repeated Video playback is required such as when DVD discs are used for company receptions or storefront demos. Live Memory function lets you playback scenes to check any performance, and video can be recorded from a camcorder to the DVD-RAM, enabling simultaneous recording and playback, making it great for a physical education setting.Minimize


Sony DVP-FX930 Portable DVD Player


Enjoy your favorite movies on the road with the DVP-FX930 portable DVD player. Boasting a large 9-inch, high-resolution widescreen display and up to six hours of battery life, this portable device is ideal for long flights and car rides. Conveniently located touch keys and a 180-degree swivel and flip screen make it a breeze to operate and watch your favorite flicks. And when you want more than movies, this portable DVD player lets you view your personal photo albums and plays your CDs or MP3. You can even share audio and video with a friend via two built-in headphone jacks.Minimize


JVC HR-XVC11B


The JVC HR-XVC11B DVD/VCR Combo Player is a quality DVD player and VCR recorder combo that offer great features at an affordable price. It features progressive scan, multi-format DVD playback capabilities (DVD-Video, DVD-R/W, DVD+R/W), 4-Head VHS recorder with SQPB (S-VHS Quasi Playback), and Timer-Link recording capability. If your television or home theater projector is equipped with a component video input, you can take full advantage of the unit's component video output to enjoy images that look as good as they did on the big screen.Minimize


Coby DVD-657


This progressive scan DVD player has a Karoke function that will be sure to liven up any gathering. It is DVD, DVD+/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW, and CD+G compatible. In addition, it features a Dolby Digital decoder, a parental lock function, and convenient front panel and on-screen displays.