Why is Philips DCP851 selling at same price as DCP951??? It is only a difference of LCD display screen size of 8.5" vs 9.0", but still it seems like there should be a modest price difference.
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Looks like the 9" is on a "sale" with the original list price at 199.00 - might actually be a better bargain than the smaller model at the same price
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According to the specs, they both seems to be the same product. Probably the marketing strategy? lol
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There are a few differences between the various Sammy 40" LCDs. Some may not be so important to most: such as, styling; side mount speakers vs bottom; some have Game Mode, which Samsung says speeds up vdeo processing; but the most important diff between them (and probably the one that leads to the price diff) is contrast ratio. As an example the cheaper of them, the 4041 has 3000:1, and the 4096 has 6000:1. BIG DIFFERENCE. The others fall somewhere in between.
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I think it is because Amazon lumps all of the vendors who sell D50's into one category. Some sell it with XP and some with W7. I purchased this and got W7, which is what I wanted. You should check (if possible) with the individual seller first.
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I don't know what the hardware difference supposed to be. I bought 4 PH3300U: 3 from MicroCenter (1.5 years ago) and 1 from Amazon (4 months ago). All had DT01ACA300 inside.I was curious and checked them both. Here is the difference I found. PH3300U has 3 years warranty, and DT01ACA300 has two year warranty. So, I think it is just warranty difference. Amazon is charging $15 more for one more year of warranty for PH3300U @$115. If I knew about this, I would buy DT01ACA300 for $100 and buy extra 2 year Amazon warranty for $6.53 coming out ahead.
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I recall when I bought my 9001 a newer version was also available. The newer one didn't seem to be any better than mine other than it was a slightly better looking unit. I don't remember other details other than aesthetics. I love my 9001.
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I am interested in knowing this answer as well. $100 difference in price but I don't see very little difference in features.
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Here is the comparison page from Oppo's website: http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_comp.html The main advantage of the 981 is the Faroudja chip, which delivers better-quality upscaling on non-DLP displays. The 981 also offers better-quality PAL-&gt;NTSC conversion than Oppo's other two models. Otherwise, as you pointed out, the other two models offer a lot of additional features (I wish my 981 had a memory-stick or USB input!). However, since you have a DLP, you probably want to get the 980 anyway (as the chart indicates). The Faroudja has a notorious "macroblocking" problem when used in conjunction with a lot of DLP displays.
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I just spent some time researching this very issue. The only options I found were the Panasonic DMP-DB55 (but not the DB35!) and the Philips BDP7200.Of the two, the Philips is much less expensive (at least right now).
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I did an online chat with Philips support asking this exact question (after being surprised that Google could not help me!). There is no difference between HTL9100 and HTL7180. They are just different model #'s for different regions. The HTL9100 is the UK model, and HTL7180 is the USA model. Apparently any Philips product with a "/F7" at the end of the model number is the USA region's model.
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I did some homework before I purchased the unit. Pioneer markets at least two versions of the BDP-150. An inexpensive version for the US market only and a more expensive one that plays all regions. If you do a google "shopping" search for the Pioneer BDP-150 you'll see what I mean. At the time, I suspected and the other responses confirm that Pioneer markets a PAL version as well. They probably market in all regions of the world. Why they use the same model number is anyone's guess. Seems to me it's causes unnecessary confusion.
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Sorry, I don't know if there is a difference. Maybe the prices just vary. I would compare and make sure the model #'s are exactly the same, and if not, research the model numbers.
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From the comments I've seen, it looks like the Kenwood DNX891HD has gotten rave reviews and scant criticism. Its a completely different OS. The software was written by a different party than the DNN991HD. I haven't sprung for the 891 since I already have the 991. If the prices come down significantly, then I will probably make that swap.
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After returning Orei, I purchased Philips 9" LCD Portable DVD Player PD9000 / PD9000/37 on May 2. I don't know if it is the best, but it has been working very well (and I've been using it quite often).
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The price difference is caused by the scope size. The 9 mm on the DCT 411S1 model can squeeze into smaller spaces. Hope this helps you select which model will better meet your specific needs.
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I dont know the exact reason why it is cheaper on ebay, but i can tell you the reason why they are so cheap. This products are from Korea that has not meet "quality standards" so cannot be sold so they are being sold here in the US (similar like how things are sold in the US as refurnished products). That being said they are not bad monitors. They "might" have dead pixels but that is about it. But this is a "perfect pixel" so they are guaranteeing a limit on the dead pixels while the ebay one might not, which is why there might be is a $100 difference.
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As Vena said they are really different techs but here are a few things to notice that may help you decide. First DLP uses a bulb to produce the image, so of course it will need to be replaced at some point. Depending on the average time you leave your tv on for will determine how long it lasts. Normally these bulbs are rated for 5000 hours so if you leave it on for 4 hours a day, you are looking at about every 3 1/2 years to replace it(which is not that bad). I use my tv much more than this because of my 360 and other devices so I average around 7-8 hours a day, meaing I would have to get a new bulb under every 2 years. They are between 200-300 dollars, and you can put them in yourself. It does pay to get a plan that will include replacing bulbs, but the plan does not last forever. The next aspect to consider is the viewing angle. The LCD wins in this case as its viewing angle is 178(H)/178(V) while the DLP is 140(H) x 60(V). This may not be a big deal for some people but may be an issue for others. It really depends where you are going to be watching tv from. The DLP is not able to swivel as this LCD is. In my opinion this makes a difference because it is very easy to change cables or get behind the tv if needed. Specifically for this model, it is does not have PIP while the LCD does. Another thing to consider is the distance you are from the tv. You can be a few extra feet away from a 50 inch tv over a 40 inch one. I tested this by seeing how far from the tv I would sit and then going to the store and seeing the differences between tvs at this distance. I do think that the DLP will produce a better picture in some circumstances because of the 10,000 to 1 contrast ratio and that the image will not look pixelated from any distance. As for your PS3, both tvs have 1080p over hdmi and that is all your really need to get the best performance out of it.