Panasonic DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Worked well, then died abruptly
  • Surprise-Doesn't play HD DVDs!
  • Was great for a year but now it overheats
  • The best DVD I have got sofar
  • Best of the Upconverting HDMI DVD players
Panasonic DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver

Manufacturer: Panasonic
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Advanced progressive-scan DVD player
  • HDMI connection provides high-quality, uncompressed digital audio/video signal transmission
  • DVD-Audio playback provides 6 channels of incredibly powerful and realistic surround sound
  • Enhanced bass sound when an optional subwoofer is connected to the DVD player
  • Optical Digital output for DTS and Dolby Digital surround sound

ASIN: B0001G0FGW
Panasonic DVD-S97S Progressive Scan DVD Player Silver

Product Description

Most people think of their DVD player simply as a movie machine. This DVD player not only plays prerecorded DVDs and DVD-R2/DVD-RAM discs, but also plays CD, CDR and CDRW - including CDR and CDRW with recorded MP3 and WMA files. HDMI offers a new high-performance digital standard for outstanding video and sound. It's also more convenient. HDMI carries high-quality digital video and audio over the same thin cable, allowing you to run one cable from your DVD player to an HDMI-compatible TV or home theater receiver. 1 Coaxial and 1 Optical Digital Audio Outputs 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Audio Output, Subwoofer Output, 2-Ch. Audio Output Slow and Fast Audio Playback 216MHz/11-Bit Video D/A Converter 192kHz/24-Bit Audio D/A Converter Remote Control Included MP3 and WMA (Windows Media Audio) Playback Capability on recorded discs 4 - 3 Shrink Function with Letterbox Zoom and Shift MPEG Digital Noise Reduction (Mosquito/Block/3D) with Depth Enhancer Variable and Auto Zoom slect modes Picture Control - Brightness, Color, Contrast, Gamma Correction, Sharpness Black Level Control Advanced Surround, Headphone Surround (V.S.S.), Dialog Enhancer Dynamic Range Compression Channel Balance Control, Delay Time Control Audio Only Function (Video Circuit OFF) Direct Navigator, Playlist Playback, Quick Replay Hi Speed Scan (x100) Progress Indicator HighMAT Compatible (Level 2), Gamma Correction Position Memory (Up to 5 Discs) Sleep Timer, Quick Guide Setup, Energy Star Compliant Audio/JPEG Navigation Menu Dimensions (H x W x D) 2-5/16 x 16-15/16 x 10-1/16 Inches / Weight 5.3 lbs Color - Silver

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Worked well, then died abruptly.......2007-07-14

The picture quality was great, but this Panasonic DVD player lasted me barely 2 years. One day it got glitchy, then the next day to the point where it wouldn't even turn on anymore. Not what I'd expect out of a DVD player well over $200. Also, the biggest drawback to this player is the fact that you can't see how many minutes into the movie you are, only what chapter you're on. So if you want to take the DVD out and continue watching it on your laptop or another DVD player, good luck skipping straight to the part where you stopped.

2 out of 5 stars Surprise-Doesn't play HD DVDs!.......2007-05-19

So I read the glowing Amazon reviews listing all the various media the S97S can handle and said to myself--"This is clearly the best DVD player around. Jeez, it can play anything but a 45 rpm record!" Hooked it up to the new flat panel TV and eagerly ordered some HD DVD's from Netflix. Gathered friends, popped popcorn and told them to fasten their seatbelts in preparation for a visual treat--"Apollo 13" in glorious High Definition! Slipped the DVD in and there was a long delay as it whirred and stopped and started and then came the message "Can't Play Disc." I guess I should've been more aware of the format war in which I had just become an unwitting casualty. Hope this review will save someone from the bad investment this Netflix fan has made in the wrong player...

3 out of 5 stars Was great for a year but now it overheats.......2007-05-14

I loved my old panasonic DVD player for 5 years, but when the spinning wheel finally broke, I decided it was time to buy a new machine. After a lot of research I purchased this one. For about 8 months it works perfectly, but then I started to notice some strange behavior. The picture blanks out about 3/4s through a normal length movie. You can still hear the sound and if you press the audio only a few times, the picture comes back, but the color is distorted. I changed the cables to make sure this wasn't a non DVD problem. As another reviewer mentioned, the machine gets VERY hot and I'm fairly sure this is the problem. Once the thing is turned off for 5 minutes, the picture comes back looking normal. This is pretty dissapointing as I havent' had it that long and my other machine lasted me for 5 years.
(Also, the fact the remote doesn't have an open/close button bugs me a lot).

4 out of 5 stars The best DVD I have got sofar.......2007-05-11

I just got this DVD today and tested it right away. My first impression is the slim, light-weight but high-tech look design. The included HDMI cable makes the connect so simple. Since I have the top of the line SA-XR70S home theather receiver, 8 speakers surrounding sound system (5 bose, 3 infinity), the sound is just simply wonderful, so theater-like environment. The HDMI cable doesn't really improve the sound compared with the optical cable. The DVD heats up quite fast and high after a few minute. I am not so sure if this is a general thing with this DVD line or just a individual flaw with my new DVD. In general, I would give this toy a 4 star rating (I'd give 5 if there is no heating problem).

5 out of 5 stars Best of the Upconverting HDMI DVD players.......2007-03-17

Has the best picture ! That is all you need to know. The truest color and enough adjustments for poor source video material to make almost anything watchable. I use it on a 60" TV and it makes most good quality DVD material look better than anything at 480p. Some poor quality material may actually look better on component inputs rather than HDMI but that my be my TV but at least you have the choice.

The remote is not the easiest to use nor are any of the actions exactly lightning fast but remember the picture quality is goal one!

The S77S is nearly as good for as much as $100 less - might be the best buy for the dollar.

SUN 20/40GB 8mm UniPack SE Wide SCSI External Tape Drive
Average customer rating: Not rated
    SUN 20/40GB 8mm UniPack SE Wide SCSI External Tape Drive

    Manufacturer: SUN
    ProductGroup: CE

    Tape Drives Tape Drives | Tape Backup Devices | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
    Product Features:
    • Original SUN MicroSystems equipment.

    ASIN: B000MN426I
    SUN 20/40GB 8mm UniPack SE Wide SCSI External Tape Drive

    Product Description

    SUN 20/40GB 8mm UniPack SE Wide SCSI External Tape Drive

    500GB 7200RPM 16MB Buffer Serial ATA/150, 3.5INCH, 9.3MS Seek, Maxline Series
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      500GB 7200RPM 16MB Buffer Serial ATA/150, 3.5INCH, 9.3MS Seek, Maxline Series

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      • Storage capacity: 500 GB
      • Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
      • Data transfer rate: 300 MBps
      • Cache buffer: 16 MB
      • Interface: SATA 3.0Gb

      ASIN: B000FLPWJ8
      500GB 7200RPM 16MB Buffer Serial ATA/150, 3.5INCH, 9.3MS Seek, Maxline Series

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      MaXLine Pro 500 drives are very large-capacity enterprise ATA disk drives meant for secondary online applications such as reference storage and data protection. Designed to serve the more cost-sensitive portion of the enterprise market, these drives deliver the best cost/GB while also offering advanced features that put the MaXLine Pro 500 drive at the forefront in secondary online storage for the enterprise.

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        Vivitar PC1 Shutter Cord

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        ASIN: B00006I5Z8
        Vivitar PC1 Shutter Cord

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        8PORT 100BASE Fx Fiber Layer 2 Man Switch with Gbic Slot Trendnet
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          8PORT 100BASE Fx Fiber Layer 2 Man Switch with Gbic Slot Trendnet

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          ASIN: B000F4RCK2
          8PORT 100BASE Fx Fiber Layer 2 Man Switch with Gbic Slot Trendnet

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          Fujifilm Fujichrome Velvia RVP 100 Color Slide Film ISO 100, 4 x 5", 10 Sheets, Transparency, U.S.A.
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            125MBPS USB 2.0 Adaper with Aoss
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • AWESOME adapter
            125MBPS USB 2.0 Adaper with Aoss

            Manufacturer: BUFFALO
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            ASIN: B000FOHI88
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            Product Description

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            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars AWESOME adapter.......2007-05-30

            This little thing works great! I plugged it in, did the software and bam! our computer far away from the modem works great. I am having a little issue with te security key, when I enabled that feature, I can't connect, but I believe that is my error and I need to go back and reset my modem. Worth the cost in convenience alone! and it is a fast connection.

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