WD TV Live HD Network Media Player from Western Digital Unboxing Linus Tech Tips

I'm very excited to bring you the WDTV Live. These things arrived in our warehouse minutes ago, so I grabbed one of my co-workers and we threw together a quick video to show you this cool new product.



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Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch Portable DVD Player Review

Specifications: The Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch portable DVD player has a 180-degree rotatable and flip screen with touch keys on the panel for easy operation. With a 9-inch high-resolution widescreen display, a 6-hour rechargeable battery and multiple format disc playbacks, photo viewing and music playback, this portable DVD player is a pretty good buy. It also comes with 2 headphone jacks so you can watch a movie or listen to music with a friend.

Design: The design of the Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch portable DVD player is pretty stylish and simple. It comes in five colors: blue, black, red, pink and white. The navigation keys located on the frame of the 9-inch screen are easy to access and user-friendly. The FX930 measures 6.5 x 8.9 x 1.8 inches and weighs 2.7 pounds.

Features & Performance: FX930 features a 9-inch screen with a high resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The widescreen display provides quality images for your viewing pleasure whether it be DVDs or photo albums. The massive 6-hour battery life allows for recording of three full-length movies before recharging, and dual infrared sensors allow a remote to be used from virtually any angle. Furthermore, the Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch portable DVD player has the capability to boot up DVDs from where it was previously. A/V input/output allow it to be set up as a standard DVD device.

Overall: On the plus side the FX930 comes with a car charger, a remote and a cool swivel design widescreen 9-inch screen which should be more than enough to satisfy the average movie buff. However, the somewhat hefty 2.7-pound weight, lack of USB ports and media card reader as well as lack of support for DivX or other digital video formats may deter some from purchasing the FX930. Nevertheless, those looking for a basic portable DVD device should be pretty satisfied with the Sony DVP-FX930 9-Inch portable DVD player.

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Tips For Buying a Good DVD Player

There are a lot of DVD players out there. It can be confusing for the average person to know how to buy DVD player that is going to work well and be long lasting. While there are many features and types to consider, remember the old adage that the more buttons there are, the more likely something is to break. Do not get hung up on the lure of flashy buttons and extra features if you are just looking for something to watch a few family movies with.

DVD Players Are not Long Term Buys (Usually)

Your major home appliances should last for a decade or longer, especially once you consider what they cost. However, DVD players are typically not big ticket purchases and although some brands may have huge attention to detail and quality on their side, most do not last forever. You may have your player for a very long time though if you only use it once a month or so. If your DVD player is seeing almost daily use, expect it to wear out far faster than others would. Knowing how often you are likely to use your DVD player is an excellent consideration to keep in mind when you are looking to buy one. If you know that you are going to end up replacing it within two or three years anyway because it has worn out or your are a compulsive upgrader, then it might be beneficial to you to stay at the lower end of the players on the market.

Consider the Value of Repair vs. Replacement

Whenever you buy a new item, you have to look at the cost of typical repairs vs. simply buying a new one if there is ever a problem. Back in the old days of VCRs, you typically faced the snapping of the belt that drove the machine- repair costs were usually equal to or more than buying a new machine. Call a repair shop and see what an average cost of repair might be for DVD players and you might find the same thing. Buy DVD player rather than replace it, because it might be the cheaper and more sensible option.

If You Have Brand Loyalty Then Go With it

If you have been buying a particular brand of home electronics for years, then stick with what you know. However, if you find an item that has the same type of features, comparable warranty protection and a better price, you have to ask yourself if brand loyalty is really worth it in the long run. Some brands will give you rebates if you are replacing one of their models with another, although this may not always be advertised.

Know What is Coming in the Future

As mentioned before, there are people who are constant upgraders, and the future of home entertainment is always changing. If you know that you will want whatever is coming in the near future, then do not spend top dollar to buy DVD player that you will simply be looking to sell or store in the coming months anyway.

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My Dvd Collection Update 1/28/2009

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