Norcent DP315 Progressive Scan DVD Player

Average customer rating:

a dvd player that has trouble playing dvds.....

This Item Works!

plays anything

Pros over cons, cheap but effective

JUNK JUNK JUNK

Norcent DP315 Progressive Scan DVD Player

Manufacturer: Norcent
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Plays DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, and VCD, as well as MP3 music and JPEG image CDs

Progressive-scan outputs offer superior image quality on HD and HD-ready TVs

Composite- and S-video outputs are compatible with most sets

Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel output through coaxial digital-audio jack (for use with compatible A/V receiver)

Measures 12.5 x 2.2 x 9.5 inches (W x H x D)

ASIN: B0000U5GMM

Product Description

Norcent DP-315 ultra-slim p-scan, value-priced DVD player offers consumers the opportunity to experience the quality of DVD viewing without spending a lot of money. It has many of the same special-play functions that higher priced models offer. It is easy to set up and easy to operate. Norcent has built in to it many outstanding features.This Norcent DVD unit offers tremendous versatility as users can playback a wide assortment of today's most popular discs, including read and read-write CDs as well as mp3 discs for listening to their favorite music.A Dolby Digital output terminal allows the player to be connected to any Dolby Digital source to provide the excitement of surround-sound viewing.DTS is a 5.1-channel surround sound format that some DVD movies feature as an optional soundtrack. Its primary advantage is that it offers higher data rates than similar formats.

Amazon.com Review

Norcent's DP315 DVD/CD player is streamlined, compact, and really somewhat cute--not to mention a real bargain. That is to say, our experience with the player leads us to conclude that it gives you a lot for your money. That's not to say it's a perfect DVD player: the DP315 has serious limitations as a home theater component. But if you're after pristine audio and video quality, you probably won't mind paying more for a better player. The DP315 is simply a terrifically affordable starter or bedroom DVD player, a handy movie machine for the kids, or a terrific jukebox to spin your audio CDs or homemade MP3 or JPEG image CDs in the comfort of your living room.

Far and away the most irritating thing about the DP315 is its tendency to freeze up during video playback. Once or twice a movie it'll just stop playing, hold a perfect image for up to 30 or 40 seconds, then resume playing. It doesn't drop anything or forget where it was, but there's no question that the pauses interfere with movie viewing. Just remember: this thing costs less than many DVD titles. And, movies are far from its only game.

Pop your MP3-filled recordable CDs in the player, hit play, and you'll be able to enjoy 10 or more hours of music per disc, with sound quality that was far better than our computer system had led us to expect. It passes decoded MP3 signals through its digital-audio output, but, when doing so, pauses ever so slightly after starting each track; we recommend listening to MP3s through the analog outputs.

Want a slideshow from your favorite digital photos? Load a CD-R or CD-RW bearing JPEG image files, or play a disc recorded as a Kodak Picture CD for better slideshow features (fancier shot transitions, for starters). On a mixed-mode MP3/JPEG CD, you can even select a single JPEG image to serve as a background for the MP3 screen menu while you listen to music. In our extended testing period, we never encountered the freezing issue during playback of music or still-image CDs. We did, however, find that the player handles video CDs just fine, though it does not claim to play them.

Due to its small size and low-cost construction, the DP315 has no front-panel display, so all track searches and disc timing checks must be performed using the player's onscreen display. It performs track programming and repeat play with both CDs and DVDs (though there's no random play). The device offers folder and file navigation, and you can also cue a track from any folder while still listening to another. Access times are nearly instantaneous, even between folders.

Connections include composite-video, S-video, and component-video outputs, with seamless, high-resolution progressive scanning selectable from the component outs if you're inclined to feed an HD-ready television from this particular player. The Dolby Digital and DTS-compatible coaxial digital-audio output and a set of left/right analog audio outs channel sound to your surround receiver, integrated amplifier, or television. You'll need to use the digital out for surround sound, and please note that the player does not come with a coaxial digital-audio cable.

Taken strictly as a music player, the DP315 is easily a worthwhile machine. But even with the player's finicky DVD performance, we were still consistently amazed by its clear, vivid images and pristine, enveloping digital surround sound output. If you're on a budget or looking for a feature-packed alternative to high-ticket DVD or MP3 players, Norcent's DP315 has much to offer. --Michael Mikesell

Pros:

Extremely affordable
Compact chassis allows easy placement
Plays MP3 CDs
Runs digital-photo slideshows from JPEG image CDs
No TV required for MP3 playback--just hit Play
Progressive-scan video output
Passes Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround signals
Costs very little to replace if damaged

Cons:

Occasionally freezes up during playback
No front-panel display

Amazon.com Product Description

Norcent's compact, affordable DP315 features a NTSC video output, built-in MP3 file decoding, and compatibility with VCD as well as recordable DVD-R and DVD-RW discs. Top-of-the-line component-video outputs help minimize digital and line-scan artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any television. With its diminutive size (about 12 inches square and 2 inches thick), it's an ideal for taking with you on vacation.

In the audio realm, the unit offers Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel passthrough, so you can enjoy immersive, theater-like surround sound with a compatible multichannel receiver and surround speaker setup (coaxial digital-audio interconnect not included). Playback options include an onscreen menu, parental lock, resume/memory play, A-B repeat, and picture zoom (with 2x, 4x, and 8x magnification).

What's in the Box
DVD player, full-function remote control, stereo analog audio interconnect/composite-video cable, user's manual, warranty information.

Customer Reviews:

a dvd player that has trouble playing dvds............2006-05-11

not much to say about this little unit. as the amazon review mentions, this player is apt to freeze during playback for no apparent reason. very annoying. sometimes the freeze lasts 5 seconds, sometimes 50 seconds.
also, i frequently get disc read errors when turning the unit on or inserting a disc. restarting the unit generally takes care of that problem.
i understand this unit is geared more for the value minded than the performance minded, but even for $19.99 i want a dvd player that will play a dvd without any problems.

This Item Works!.......2005-12-17

I bought this dvd player at Wal Mart soon after it came out. It was cheap, and I didn't have a lot of money to spend. I have used it for the past 2 years with absolutely no problems. I would recommend it to anyone. It has played every disc I have inserted. I can only count a handful of times where it has frozen up and that easily could be contributed to the disc being dirty also. Great, cheap buy.

plays anything.......2005-08-29

i now have two of these - both have functioned flawlessly except for an occaisional grinding noise from the dvd drawer when it closes. this machine has played every disc i have thrown at it - and that includes a lot of homemade discs on various media. for the thirty five bucks or so that i paid i have to give it five stars. construction does seem a little flimsy and there is no readout on the front - but my philips which seems sturdier can't play half the discs i burn.

Pros over cons, cheap but effective.......2005-06-05

First of all, if you noticed, most people who had posted reviews on this DVD player are simply reporting because they received faulty product. One person finally wrote a report 6 months after purchasing the player, only because it broke. So obviously, their motivation to write the review was simply to rip in to their faulty hardware.

A little history on Norcent: Norcent originally started as an OEM supplier for many name-brand electronic companies. What it means is that Norcent actually used to manufacture electronic hardware to be sold under a recognizable brand such as RCA, Philips, etc. They started doing that back in 1992. They still probably do.

So with the expertise in electronic manufacturing, Norcent decided to launch its own line in 2001, thus bypassing the brand-name companies to offer consumers similar products at a lower price since their product-pricing no longer have to worry about yet another tier of profit margin.

So with all that said, I think the Amazon.com's editorial review does a very good job at describing what the player does. Go ahead and read that if you want. So I'm simply going to describe my experience with it for the past few days after purchase.

First of all, I bought mine at CompUSA for 19.99 after rebate, because I simply wanted to use a dedicated DVD player rather than continuing to rely on my PS2 and its clunky DVD playback mode.

After taking it out of the box, it does have a somewhat cheap feel to it. But its silver overall finish goes well with my TV of the same color. Its bottom casing is metal while the top part is plastic.

It has 3 LED lights on the bottom right, signalling whether the disc inside the player is a DVD, Audio CD, or MP3 CD. Kind of a nice touch.

The on/off button leaves a lot to be desired because it is not very sleek or professional as it is one of those press-and-it-remains-half-way-out thing.

On to pressing the buttons themselves. They generally do not have a very satisfying "click" to them. The only comparison I can make with this is the difference between shutting a Mercedes Benz door and a Saturn door: it just doesn't feel sturdy. But then again, for $19.99, I didn't expect too much.

The remote's build also screams "cheap". It feels ultra-light, like a plastic toy basically. It covers the bare minimum basics, although very functional. I do agree with one user who pointed out that the player doesn't pick up on the remote's signals very well.

However, I have NEVER experienced the freezing and stopping other users have reported. Not in the past 3 days of playing. Among the movies I watched in the past few days include Underworld, Y Tu Mama Tambien, City of God, Reservoir Dogs. The player was very fast and responsive, and went through those movies without a hitch.

So in summary, at $19.99, this DVD player had been an absolute steal. I have not yet had the chance to test it out on a HDTV, but so far the player's performance leaves me feeling very optimistic.

Yes, the overall build of the player its cheap. But it's what's inside that really counts. $19.99!

JUNK JUNK JUNK.......2005-03-28

It worked for an hour and it say "No DISC" for any valid discs. My philips with divx decoding works great and got this as extra for my bedroom and it is a REAL PEICE OF JUNK. the minimum rating i can give is 1 star otherwise i would choose ZERO STAR..
buy the philips one .. it is 10-30 bucks more and the shipping gets delayed because of the demand for the product, but it is worth the wait.
I searched everywhere and found most of these norcent players have the same problem with no solution, if you are lucky then u will not run into this problem .. but most of the reiviewers complains about the same problem!!

Average customer rating:
Chase Research P841 ACCESS RTR ST-10U ( 04022124 )

Manufacturer: CHASE RESEARCH
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

Routers | Wired Networks | Networking & Online Communication | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
ASIN: B00006HT9P

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Packed with sophisticated features normally associated with larger, more expensive products, the Perle P800 series is the perfect choice for SOHO (Small Office Home Office) applications. It keeps costs to a minimum without sacrificing quality, functionality and ease of use. The P800 series consists of many variants offering a range of standard and advanced features to suit specific user requirements.The P840 series is the entry-level router designed specifically for the SOHO user. It has an impressive feature set which includes IP routing, IP spoofing, Stac LZS data compression, NetSAFE firewall, SNMP, NAT, NAPT, Reverse NAPT, DHCP, external power supply and Windows-based GUI for easy Internet configuration. The P840 series of access routers provides a truly flexible solution for small commercial or home user applications. All units in the range feature 10BASE-T/RJ45 (MDI or MDI-X) LAN connectors and an S/T or U interface ISDN connector.

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Coby CVM398 Hands-Free Necklace Earphone w/ Microphone for Nokia 3000/8000 Series

Manufacturer: Coby
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

"Hands-free" communication for Nokia 3390/8890/8860/8290/8260 series phones

Convenient necklace style

High performance neodymium 15mm speaker

Highly sensitive omni-directional electret condenser microphone for best reception

ASIN: B00008Z1Q7

Product Description

Coby Electronics is a manufacturer of quality consumer electronics products designed to deliver outstanding performance for value conscious consumers who do not compromise on product performance. Coby incorporates new designs with innovative technologies to produce great looking and great performing consumer electronics products.PRODUCT FEATURES: Hands-free communication for Nokia 3390/8890/8860/8290/8260 series phones; Convenient necklace style; High performance neodymium 15mm speaker; Highly sensitive Omni-Directional Electret Condenser Microphone for best reception.

Average customer rating:

It worked for awhile

Pretty good, I'd buy another w/o looking around

many negative points

This is it

nifty phone but BAD SOUND

Casio Phonemate TI345 Phone and Answering Machine

Manufacturer: CASIO
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Call waiting/caller ID with 75 caller ID records

Answering machine with all-digital recording

Speakerphone

Data Dial for rapid dialing of caller ID or AutoDial numbers

Voice-assisted operation

ASIN: B00000K0DC

Customer Reviews:

It worked for awhile.......2006-09-05

This answering machine was decent for a number of years but recently it's been a source of trouble. The fact that picking up another phone doesn't shut it off was always annoying, but our troubles grew as it went haywire after a series of power failures. It now says that memory is full even though no messages are stored. We can no longer record greetings, meaning that it is now useful only as a phone. The most frustrating part is that Casio's customer service number is no longer operable and their website does not list phones and answering machines as products they currently produce. Thus, if you have a problem, you will be unable to receive support. If you're considering buying this now (2006) or in the future, I'd recommend something else.

Pretty good, I'd buy another w/o looking around.......2001-08-11

I bought two of these phones for my parents (for main phone and a home office phone). The great thing about the phone is that it has a digital VM and Caller ID in one phone. It also can be set to have the VM pick up on the first ring when a telemarketer calls (and blocks their number). The VM is annoying because, like was already mentioned, if the power goes out, your greeting is erased. Two other annoying things, you have to listen to the whole message before erasing it and the VM doesn't shut off when you pick up the handset. I'd buy another one if it meant I didn't have to look for a better one.

many negative points.......2001-06-21

If I would know before ordering that: 1. The receiver has sever echo when you are talking 2.That it gives annoying soundes during dialing 3.That answering machine does not stop when you picking up parallel phone. 4.That automatic dialing is inconvenient I would not buy this phone. But I have it now and will use it.

This is it.......2001-04-29

Has all the Features we were looking for...and Preforms them all well.....Well worth the Money , easy to program and not a million confusing buttons that are Uneeded.

nifty phone but BAD SOUND.......2001-02-24

Cool machine! Nice rotary button A loudspeaker helps a lot compared to my previous phone so when Pac Bell (or other institution) puts me on a long wait I can do other things in my house. There was only one headache: On a recent trip to Paris I was remotely reading messages and suddenly erased all messages OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! I just found recently how to do it: press * (BACK) OR # (NEXT) It's wonderful that I discovered that. I will rate it 4 and not 5 because the numeric sound quality is poor (just make a greeting interlaced with some music, you can hardly tell the music. Old tape machines had better sound) Is any engineer reading this?: Can I take the machine appart and install a better chip with more megabytes? E.S.

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DVR Complete System with DVR-9716 (Linux Embedded High End 16 Channel Digital Video Recorder) We have a full line of complete systems and package deals. These packages include networkable DVR's all with WAN/LAN capability accessible via the Internet through a web browser. No Client software is required to view cameras. All DVR's are accessible via Static or Dynamic IP. (includes everything you need, top of the line). Includes: (1) DVR-9716 (1) Color 21" Monitor (4) BT-168WC-AV - Day / Night Camera with 66 Infrared LED's (12) DC-311WC-AV - Auto iris Varifocal Dome All Necessary Cables, Connectors, Brackets & Accessories

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Cisco Systems 1417 Adsl Router with Cisco Ios Ip Sw (Alcatel Dmt 2 Inte

Manufacturer: CISCO SYSTEMS - ENTERPRISE
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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ASIN: B0000515TW

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Cisco 1400 series router delivers important ATM and multiprotocol benefits to small- and medium-sized businesses, including QoS and scalable bandwidth at unprecedented price and performance points. Cisco IOS QoS services allow business customers to implement services and policies that can maximize revenue generated and saved per unit of bandwidth capacity. Traffic classes and prioritization allow a network operator to encourage customers to classify their traffic and then transport the highest value bits during peak usage and heavy congestion periods.The Cisco 1417 router features a 10BaseT Ethernet interface and an integrated ADSL DMT Issue 2 ATU-R, with integrated ATM capabilities. The Cisco 1417 can be connected to DSL access multiplexers (DSLAMs) which implement the ANSI ADSL DMT Issue-2 specification, such as the Alcatel DMT Issue 2 DSLAMs.

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Denon DHT-483XP Home Theater System (Black)

Manufacturer: Denon
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

NETGEAR Wireless Digital Music Player

Product Features:

Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II, and DTS receiver with 5 acoustic suspension loudspeakers

Powered subwoofer with 6" woofer; 24-bit DSP processor; 5 equal power amplifier channels

Discrete power amplifier stage; personal memory plus; subwoofer pre-amp output

Addressable digital inputs, 1 optical, 1 coaxial; 6 channel external input; composite video switching

Virtual surround (for use with 2 speakers); preprogrammed remote control

ASIN: B0000BZHFG

Product Description

The DHT-483XP, with Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic II, and a robust 100 watts per channel, is a versatile A/V receiver package that includes 5 DENON speakers and a powerful subwoofer. Since speakers must be carefully selected to bring out the full sound quality of the recording, DENON has made the job easier by selecting the speakers for you. With Dolby Pro Logic II, the included AVR-483 recreates existing Dolby Surround programs and conventional stereo sources such as CD in realistic 5.1-channel likeness. Just add your DVD player and you'll be ready to fire up your favorite video or music program in full surround sound. DENON's popular 5 Channel Stereo mode transforms your favorite 2- channel sources such as CD, tape, stereo radio and stereo video sources into exciting surround sound, free of delay effects and unnatural artifacts, from all five speakers. This 5 Channel Stereo mode was originally developed by DENON to enhance music lovers' enjoyment of home theater ambience.

Amazon.com Product Description

Add powerful surround sound entertainment to your living room with the Denon DHT-483XP Home Theater System, which features an AV receiver with six speakers (including powered subwoofer). With Dolby Pro Logic II, the AVR-483 receiver recreates existing Dolby Surround programs and conventional stereo sources such as CD in realistic 5.1-channel likeness. Just add your DVD player and you'll be ready to fire up your favorite video or music program in full surround sound. It provides 600 watts of total power output (100 watts from the powered subwoofer and 100 watts each from the five speaker channels); it includes the subwoofer, a center channel speaker, and four satellites.

For optimum Dolby Digital and DTS reproduction, the AVR-483 features high quality, wideband audio amplification, providing 100 watts power output for each of the five main channels. A large capacity power supply includes a high current power transformer along with discrete power output devices on all five amplifier channels for highest dynamic range and superb reproduction clarity. The Dolby Pro Logic II decoder reproduces dynamic 5.1-channel surround sound not only from normal 5.1-channel DVD but from 2-channel sources such as videos and CDs, too. Dolby Pro Logic II uses matrix decoding technology that has been dramatically improved over Pro Logic. It provides the seven analog inputs (for hooking up DVD player, TV, CD player, and more).

What's in the Box
Receiver, six speakers (including subwoofer), remote control, batteries

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