Samsung DVD-M101 DVD Player
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Nice, affordable DVD Player
  • Apparently, Samsung still hasn't fixed their problems
  • good entry level dvd player
  • Pay a little more to get a better player
  • Beautiful pictures - half the time
Samsung DVD-M101 DVD Player

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Dolby Digital and DTS outputs for direct connection to an external digital-to-analog converter for clearer overall signal
  • Spatializer N-2-2 simulates surround sound through your TV or stereo speakers
  • Component-video (Y Pb, Pr) and S-video outputs offer optimal connection with compatible DVD player
  • 24-bit/96 kHz audio digital-to-analog converter (DAC) for high-resolution digital playback
  • Onscreen display

ASIN: B000059TGL
Samsung DVD-M101 DVD Player

Product Description

The Samsung DVD-M101 DVD player is an affordably priced model that features state-of-the-art composite-video outputs, digital compatibility, and a slim design. The player's Spatializer N-2-2 sound circuit simulates surround sound through your TV or stereo speakers, while its 96 kHz/24-bit audio converters deliver pristine audio quality from DVDs and CDs. The back-panel Toslink optical terminal passes a 96 kHz/24-bit audio stream for use with the latest high-end audio recordings (though be aware that your receiver must be able to decode your 96 kHz recordings if you use a digital connection there). The Samsung DVDM101 DVD player connects to your stereo or home-theater sound system to deliver outstandingly real theatrical sound when playing DVD movies. The DVDM101 has Dolby Digital and DTS audio outputs to work with your compatible home-theater receiver.The DVD-M101 includes left/right analog-audio outputs for compatibility with Dolby Pro Logic receivers and, in case you don't have a receiver yet, TV inputs. This unit also supports both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel formats through its digital outputs for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver or an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC). In the video realm, the M101's 10-bit video DAC ensures precision playback of high-resolution DVD signals. Analog video components are also selected to optimize performance. Composite-video output terminals provide the optimum connection between the DVD-M101 and an advanced direct-view or projection TV system. The unit also offers standard component- and S-video outputs.

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung DVD-M101 DVD player is an affordably priced model that features state-of-the-art composite-video outputs, digital compatibility, and a slim design.

The player's Spatializer N-2-2 sound circuit simulates surround sound through your TV or stereo speakers, while its 96 kHz/24-bit audio converters deliver pristine audio quality from DVDs and CDs. The back-panel Toslink optical terminal passes a 96 kHz/24-bit audio stream for use with the latest high-end audio recordings (though be aware that your receiver must be able to decode your 96 kHz recordings if you use a digital connection there).

The DVD-M101 includes left/right analog-audio outputs for compatibility with Dolby Pro Logic receivers and, in case you don't have a receiver yet, TV inputs. This unit also supports both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel formats through its digital outputs for direct connection to a full-featured audio/video receiver or an external digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

In the video realm, the M101's 10-bit video DAC ensures precision playback of high-resolution DVD signals. Analog video components are also selected to optimize performance. Component-video output terminals provide the optimum connection between the DVD-M101 and an advanced direct-view or projection TV. The unit also offers standard composite- and S-video outputs.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Nice, affordable DVD Player.......2007-02-15

We got this player to replace a no-name brand DVD player that had given a good run but decided to quit just-the-same.
This player presents a high quality picture (much better than what we received from the no-name player), great sound without increased volume (we could actually turn off a DVD without having our home obliterated by the high volume of the TV show playing when the DVD was turned off), and although we are not set up for true surround sound, the player did nicely augment the TV's built in surround sound feature.
It is very easy to operate; although I am comfortable with technology, my wife is, shall we say "challenged", yet she is able to navigate with the remote with great ease and little searching.
The player is compact and flat black so it sits right on top of our TV and does not stand out or look out of place. It holds only a single DVD so for those of you looking for a changer, search on.
I am sure that DVD players can be purchased for significantly larger sums of money and I am sure that they are nice, but if you are looking for a nice, dependable (haven't had problem one in a year) player that provides a clear picture and Dolby Surround Sound, then look no further.
This player will do the trick, without doing a trick on your bank account.

1 out of 5 stars Apparently, Samsung still hasn't fixed their problems.......2005-02-07

Two of the other reviewers here mentioned the picture breaking up on some discs. I had this problem, along with a skipping problem, on about HALF of the discs I tried -- but they played flawlessy on 3 other DVD players (by companies other than Samsung I might add). I actually have an earlier model Samsung DVD player, and it, along with other Samsung models at the time, had a horrible skipping problem on many DVDs. Samsung's support was almost non-existant -- I found out there was a firmware upgrade for the player, but not through their website (where I couldn't find any help whatsoever), but through a friend with the same problem. HOWEVER, the firmware upgrade did not resolve the problem, and the last I heard, there was a class action suit filed here in Pennsylvania (which I received an invitiation to be a part of, but could not participate in, I think because I no longer had the receipt). Considering their lackluster customer support, I would advise anyone against buying any DVD player from this company. Players are much cheaper nowadays anyway, and you can get an excellent Sony or Toshiba for a modest price.

3 out of 5 stars good entry level dvd player.......2002-05-30

this samsung model is a good value. while it's not the most consistent player on the market, for the price you pay you are getting a nice bargain. it froze up on one of the first movies we watched on it, but that might have been due to the fact that it was a blockbuster rental. basically, you get what you pay for. overall, its a nice dvd player for an even nicer price that you will enjoy for a long time.

3 out of 5 stars Pay a little more to get a better player.......2002-04-14

I bought the Samsung 101 a couple months ago as my first DVD player. The price seemed reasonable and I liked the remote control. I also liked the Samsung 1-year warranty on parts and labor. Most players have a 90-day warranty on labor, and a 1-year warranty on parts, which means you are taking a risk if you do not buy an extended service contract from your retailer.

Connection and set-up were fast and easy, and the owner's manual is excellent, logically organized and with clear instructions.

Picture and sound were fine, but there were sporadic, though noticeable, "break ups" in the picture where it would disintegrate into large pixels. These are not the fault of the discs, since they don't always happen in the same place at the same time.

More annoying than the occasional picture problems is the slowness with which the player loads the DVD and responds to the remote control. The remote response is so slow that I often was not sure if the player had even received the signal until 5 or 10 seconds after I had pushed the button. While you do get used to this after a while, it's a real drawback.

The ergonomics of the remote itself are very good, with an intuitive layout, but this is offset by the slowness of the player's response.

The player does a good enough job that it got me hooked on DVDs, but after a month, I relegated this player to the bedroom and bought a Toshiba (2800) that is far superior to the Samsung and only cost about [a bit] more.

The Toshiba also has a great feature that the Samsung lacks: the first zoom level on the Toshiba gives you a slightly larger letterboxed image for widescreen DVDs, without cutting off much at the sides and with no discernable loss of image sharpness. This is a real convenience on my 27" TV, maintaining the widescreen ratio but giving a bigger image. The Samsung has a feature called "S-Fit" which supposedly does the same thing, but the manual says it does not work on all discs, and I never got it to work on any of mine. The Toshiba works for all the discs I have and it's a feature I would not sacrifice.

Bottom line on the Samsung 101:

Pro: Good remote, good picture, good sound, 1-year warranty parts and labor, good instruction manual.

Con: Sporadic picture problems, slow to load DVDs and slow to respond to remote, 2-level zoom does not increase image size for widescreen DVDs.

If you want a good basic player and don't want to pay for an extended warranty, consider the Samsung.

2 out of 5 stars Beautiful pictures - half the time.......2002-04-08

We already have a Sony DVD player, this Samsung unit was purchased for another room. We were looking for a fairly cheap DVD player with decent picture quality and ease of use.
The Samsung unit was easy to hook up, and worked very well with the first two DVDs. The picture was crisp and clear, the colors bright. I can't comment on the quality of the sound, since the unit was hooked up to a - to put it mildly - inferior sound system.
Unfortunately, the initial favorable impression didn't last too long. The player has problems with about half the DVDs we have tried. The picture is fuzzy and very dark. With some DVDs it changes between the regular, good picture and the dark, fuzzy one.
Bottom line: if the performance was consistent, we'd be very pleased with our purchase. It is not, and we aren't.

DAT72 Tape Drive 9131-6258
Average customer rating: Not rated
    DAT72 Tape Drive 9131-6258

    Manufacturer: IBM
    ProductGroup: CE

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    Product Features:
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    • DAT72 Tape Drive 9131-6258

    ASIN: B000MRHAEA
    DAT72 Tape Drive 9131-6258

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    DAT72 Tape Drive 9131-6258

    Maxtor R01E060 60 GB One-touch III Mini Hard Drive
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Unreliable and of limited usefulness...
    • Think twice before buying this drive!
    • Not a 'design flaw'
    • One Of the Best Things For Your Computer
    • Minimal Mac support
    Maxtor R01E060 60 GB One-touch III Mini Hard Drive

    Manufacturer: Maxtor
    ProductGroup: CE
    Binding: Electronics

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    Maxtor R01E060 60 GB One-touch III Mini Hard Drive

    Product Description

    The Maxtor OneTouch III Mini Edition is portable storage with software - ideal for quick and easy storage and transportation. The 60GB USB 2.0 Drive offers simple backup, sync and security for your files on the go. Up to 60GB of storage for your important documents, videos, photos, graphics, music, and more. The award-winning Maxtor OneTouch technology gives you automated backup scheduling. Maxtor DriveLock and Encryption offer additional security, and Automatic Synchronization of data between two or more computers. USB 2.0 interface. PC compatible. OneTouch button -- the easy way to make backup copies of your files Maxtor DriveLock and Encryption -- two levels of security against unauthorized use Simple Maxtor user-interface for simple drive management USB 2.0 for fast data interface and power source Easy plug and play storage Power on/off button Operating Systems - Microsoft Windows XP (Home and Pro), Windows 2000 Professional Dimensions(WxDxH) - 5.2 x 0.8 x 3.5 Weight - 7.2 oz

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars Unreliable and of limited usefulness..........2007-10-15

    The drive is not reliable, whether plugged into one USB port or two. It will sometimes beep suggesting that it needs more power, but on other occasions, it works just fine. I can't seem to figure out a pattern. I did send the drive in for replacement, but the new unit that Maxtor sent back is as bad if not worse than the original. Yes, I've tried the drive on multiple computers, but the problems are the same. I'm not sure what to do with it; I'm seriously considering taking the drive out of the enclosure and putting it in an old FireWire enclosure (I'm guessing that the disk is just fine...).

    1 out of 5 stars Think twice before buying this drive!.......2007-10-15

    I had the One Touch II Mini for a little over one year, then the USB port actually came loose and fell into the drive itself (just after the product came out of warranty of course, so no replacement) rendering it useless. Maxtor/Seagate "offered" to recover the data... for MINIMUM of $700!!

    POS drive as far as I'm concerned, with horrible tech support to boot. Now I'm stuck with a paperweight that contains all my backup info. Stay away from this product if you're looking for a reliable drive. I'll never buy from them again.

    5 out of 5 stars Not a 'design flaw'.......2007-06-29

    The Hard Drive was incredibly easy to set-up and use. Also it's extremely light. Yes, you probably do need two USB ports - but this means you don't need an additional power adaptor - which is great if you're travelling (esp. overseas) or don't want even more cables than you already have! Plus you can buy a power adaptor if you really want one.

    5 out of 5 stars One Of the Best Things For Your Computer.......2007-04-16

    THIS IS ONE OF THE GREATEST ITMES I HAVE EVER BOUGHT FOR MY COMPUTER!!! Super fast transfering speed, small compact design, and doesn't make a noise. Very useful for storing music and other large files for and then taking it with you when your on the go!

    3 out of 5 stars Minimal Mac support.......2007-04-05

    This drive does work with a Mac but the pre-installed backup software doesn't.

    Also it's billed as a USB drive but it doesn't seem to work reliably with USB 1.1, hanging a couple of hours into a large file copy. Granted it's painfully slow to make full use of a drive this large with USB 1.1 anyway, and it seems fine with USB 2.0 but given that one of the laptops I wanted to use it with only has USB 1.1 I probably would have bought something else if I'd known.

    Other than that, after a few days of use it actually seems like a pretty good drive for the price. It's not too big and draws power from the USB port so there's no separate power cable to worry about.

    Western Digital My Book Essential Edition 80GB USB 2.0 7,200 RPM 2MB External Hard Drive - WDG1U800N / WDG1U800NW
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      Manufacturer: Western Digital
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      PhotoBert Photo CheatSheet for Canon PowerShot g7 Digital Camera
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        TRENDware TRENDnet TK 1602R - monitor/keyboard/mouse switch - 16 ports ( TK-1602R )
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          Manufacturer: TRENDnet
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