DVP FX820 vs FX811 from Sams? So I have wanted to purchase a portable DVD player for some time and finally settled on this model. Then at Sam's today I noticed they had a model DVP FX811 which I can not find any info about ANYWHERE other than eBay and Sam's website. I found a manual on the Sony Support page and it is word for word exactly the same as the one for DVP FX820. So do you think this is just a model that was packaged just for Sam's but are essentially just the same (albeit $20 cheaper)? Thanks for any thoughts. DVP FX820 vs FX811 from Sams? So I have wanted to purchase a portable DVD player for some time and finally settled on this model. Then at Sam's today I noticed they had a model DVP FX811 which... » Read More DVP FX820 vs FX811 from Sams? So I have wanted to purchase a portable DVD player for some time and finally settled on this model. Then at Sam's today I noticed they had a model DVP FX811 which I can not find any info about ANYWHERE other than eBay and Sam's website. I found a manual on the Sony Support page and it is word for word exactly the same as the one for DVP FX820. So do you think this is just a model that was packaged just for Sam's but are essentially just the same (albeit $20 cheaper)? Thanks for any thoughts. « Show Less
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Owned both the SONY FX-811 and FX-820, they are the SAME. FX-811 is exclusively for Sam's. Right now (August 2009), the FX-820 at Fry's Electronics is $129 and the FX-811 for $118 at Sam's. Tested, there is no Resolution differences, just the model #, all parts, accessories are interchangable. Although, Sony.com do not have FX-811 listed on their official product support, it does not look as many of these made as much as the standard FX-820. Overall, it is a Great DVD Player on either model is the same.
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The DVP-FX811 also has a matte 800x480 screen. As Rick Strobel notes, it's identical in every respect to the 820 and it's easily viewable in sunlit conditions. Take the money and run, don't walk to Sam's. :)
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I think it is a version of the 810, probably made for Sams, the 810 has a lower screen resolution.
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I need to replace the reader in the FX-811, I think it may be scratched. Anyone know how I may do that? I looked online and cannot find anything.
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Guess what? I had the same "debate" in Sam's 2 days ago. I ended up buying the FX820, the difference isn't that much ($20), and I won't have any surprises! I bought one for my daughter on June 12th (HUGE SUCCESS) and ended up getting another one for my son 2 days ago! I'd say go with the FX820! GOOD LUCK!
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do you still have to use the remote to turn dvd player on and off, with the fx811; as stated in the fx-820? not sure that i will like that feature at all?? i just saw the fx811 at sam's today, also. i had ordered the fx820 a few days ago. kinda confused now, myself??
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I think I have to agree with Carl Peluso. The Sam's DVP FX811 boasts an 800x480 resolution. The buttons at the bottom of the screen are identical - they're round and placed exactly the same as the FX820. The FX810 has a chrome hinge for the screen, the FX811 is black. If the manual for the two models is word for word identical and they look identical I'd say they're the same.I may get the FX811 and save the $20.
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My understanding - which is why I just bought the 820 - is that the 820 features a matte screen, while the older 810 has a glossy screen. That glossy screen was a common complaint among reviewers. FWIW, the 820 display is beautiful. Either way, they're Sonys, so you won't be too disappointed - but I'd seriously consider the 820 for the screen alone. They say it's a lot easier to view in glary/sunlight conditions.
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the owners manual show both to have the same resolution,VANN's online has the 820 for 149.99 and no shippinghttp://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/related/485463311/sony-dvp-fx820
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Laurence, I've been doing a lot of research on these various Sony models (S,V,W, etc) and it appears that the S models do not have 120 hz refresh - only 60 hz - may be reason why they are the least expensive of all the models. Also, this 24p compatibility apparently only functions with Blu Ray players! Interesting. jm
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I went for the dn1000 instead of the 810, because of the GUI. Other than that I really didnt see much of a difference in spec wise. My friend has the 810 and I will be receiving mine next week.
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I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I am really trying to find the best item to suit my needs and I really appreciate the helpful advice. I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I... » Read More I appreciate the tip about the Sony PSP. I'll Look into that. I actually already have a really good Sony Portable DVD. There are just a couple of problems with it that seem to be the downfall with most Portable DVD players. First it is really pretty bulky and with Airport security and the rest of the craziness with air travel, the less and the lighter the load with a small child in tow is preferable. The other problem is her want to remove/change DVDS on her own which is tending to cause some damage to the DVDs themselves. I still haven't purchased anything because I am really trying to find the best item to suit my needs and I really appreciate the helpful advice. « Show Less
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Thanks for the tips. I ordered the VRDMC5 then went to ebay and searched for the DVS. Found five for sale-only three were new. I purchased on wiht Buy it Now option for $34.95. Am anxious to try both in combination.
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I wish I could help but I bought mine brand new on Amazon about a year and a half ago. The unit is a nice one and I have not had any problems with it. It plays all formats and getting a 5 or 6 dvd changer that also has HD upscaling is getting pretty hard to find.Realistically, I cannot see ANYONE selling a dvd player WITHOUT a remote since it is almost useless without it.
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Thanks "tvdvdfanatic". He is right. My DVD player is a Flip and swivel type..a Sony DVP FX-950 or a 970..and only this swivel type would fit as illustrated on the photo. And I would recommend this style of DVD player, as it takes up less room, and are protected from hits and damages while the flip screen is out.The prices for these players have come down, and are now quite affordable :)
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Hi there K.........how did this unit turn out for you? I've had mine for a couple of years so far, and it plays DVD's great. I gave up on learning how to copy a tape to a disk, but that is the one feature I needed to rid myself of boxes of old VCR tapes. (See my posts dated 2/21/10.) James says I need a tuner, however the inst. book does not mention that. Thanks for the help, Jeanette
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If there's no protection on the VHS tapes do we still need DVS to transfer to DVD?Also what are te previous models? If cheaper I might go for a previous model.
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I have the denon 4520 and set up as 11X2.so 11speakers and 2 subwoofers.i have 4 dvd players 1 i use for netflix( ie never put a dvd in) a 6 disc dvd.,a all region dvd and a very high end bluray 3d dvd.plus a ipod player and cable box plus a satellite.i have done nothing with firmware and have seen no limitations.this probably doesnt help but i have everything working.with no problems.and a logitech remote .the touch pad obe so never need to use any of the 11remotes.also an sharp 80" 3d 480 tv.spectacular.
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I have the same model. And the DVD stoped working after shortly after one year. We only used the DVD several times. Sony basically told me I was SOL. The one your warranty was up. Stay away!!!!!
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i had the 4gb zen and i loved it so much, i sold it to get a bigger capcity. this is a very cool player and for the price, you cant go wrong. as far as the sd card goes, it is kept seperate from the internal library, which is good and bad. i personally like them to be intergrated, but sounds like you want to keep them separate, which is good for you. its like having two separate libraries! for example, i put over 800 songs on the Zen and i had a 2gb sd card ( only $15 on amazon) which i was able to put almost 200 songs and around 8 tv shows. so if i wanted to watch an episode of say, House, i select sd card on the menu and voila! now all the content i stored on my sd card appears. but if your playing music from the internal library and select "sd card" the music will stop and now your in the sd card library. pretty easy and straight foward player. i havent used the Unbox service, i just used Slysoft software called Clone Dvd Mobile to convert my own dvds to generic avi? i forget, but you have to select 320x240 res. or it wont work. that is the max resolution the zen can take. but its very sharp and clear and everything worked fine for me on the zen. but i can imagine if you press too many buttons at once, it could result in the player freezing up and i have done it before. not on this Zen, but on my old ZVM and ZV. so i learned to just be patient when dealing with any pmp or dap. hope this answers your question. ps: you might want to contact Amazon about the Unbox service and the ZEN. i read it was compatible.
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Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job... » Read More Thanks for the info. That was exactly the type of information I was looking for. I don't think the audio will make a difference to me. I'm very new to the HD community and by the time I get around to surround sound, something else will be out there. I read your review of the 570; very good review, nice and detailed. (I was thinking that if I decided on the 570, I might just add a few more dollars and get a PS3. It's the only bluray player I've actually used.) I was glad to read that you liked the upconversion. I've got too many DVDs and want to make sure my bluray player will do a good job on those. Again, thanks. « Show Less
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Michael,I guess it's possible the standard DVD is DTS 5.1 which would answer the question. I just cant' find any detailed info about the DVD online. I guess I'll have to track one down at the store and read the cover.
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It is the SH-FX71. It is on backorder EVERYWHERE online!! I placed an order with Vanns.com early January and they aren't expecting any for another couple weeks. Look around though and you can find it under 100 bucks with free shipping...
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Hi Brit,Do drop by and let us know your impressions on the DV-983H. This is still not available from Amazon as of the date of this writing.Having invested in a S.O. TX3 Video Processor for use with my Toshiba HD-A35 and the Oppo DV-980H, I am well set up for watching DVDs.
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I bought this Sony instead... works perfect, $28, shipping included by Amazon.. Sony DVPSR210P DVD Player (Progressive Scan)