Sony DVP-PQ1 DVD Player
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Most Helpful First | Newest First (5 out of 5)Unusual and Fantastic
I bought the Sony DVP-PQ1 Picot because at first sight it is stunningly original in design, at a very reasonable price, is packed full of useful features and is made by Sony a name renowned for design quality and functionality.
The Picot is a DVD player, CD re-writer and CD recorder that can play video CD's, and playback MP3 music files. Another great feature of the Picot is that is can play recorded DVD discs and re-written DVD discs.
What first struck me with the Picot is the very unusual squatting stance of the unit; which is very unusual compared to any of the other cuboid shaped units that saturate the DVD market. I found that the unit however unusual fits in well with my humble living room and compliments my TV perfectly.
The player allows for direct access to the loading bay to insert discs and access controls efficiently in a no-nonsense approach with controlled which can be mastered in minutes without much need to read the manual.
The remote control that comes with the unit is very easy to control and master. It is finished in the same cool frosted light blue lime material as the unit and is as well built and feels as solid as the DVD player. The buttons are well placed and ergonomically efficient and the remote overall feels as if it could take the odd knock and fall.
I am very happy with my purchase of the Picot and I am the envy of all my friend. The Picot has great capabilities and a truly original and robust design which will undoubtedly stand the test of time to be yet another Sony classic. At such a competitive price with so much for your money, the Picot is the choice for the fashion minded and economically competent.
(5 out of 5)Protable Sony shines
Its not often that a product can be called perfect. Infact, i dont think ive ever bought anything thats ever been absolutely perfect. However, I do like my brands and Sony has to be among the best. When i purchase equipment to share my living space with it has to have a certain 'i dont know what'.
The Sony DVP-PQ1 DVD Player has this. Looks wise, its fantastic. I challenge anyone to find a better looking DVD player, and one that takes next to no space at all. Whats more, i challenge anyone to find a better looking model that can function like this. Ive struggled and searched to find a chic device thats able to play VCD and MP3 as well as DVD. Now i have one, and it was so cheap, im considering buying one for the kitchen too!
Ive seen no glitches in picture, and sound quality is excellent through my Sony MD Hi-Fi with standard phono cables.
The Sony DVP-PQ1 DVD Player is high quality powerfull equipment at a bargain basement price. THANK SONY FOR THAT!
(5 out of 5)DVD "The Next Generation"
I was looking around for a budget priced player when I seen the Sony Picot advertised in a daily newspaper. It caught my eye, why ? its ability to be taken to anywhere you want with ease. Not quite a portable but a device which can handle the job. Before buying I looked at a real model on the high street. Thats all I needed. Easy to "plug and play" however, buy separately an S-Video (4 pin) in/out cable connection if you have a new television as picture quality gets better. My only gripe is that loading is a finger press and lift manual operation but then again I am a very fussy person. Be aware that Sony launched this product in August to appeal to the younger 18-25 ish crowd. Something I found out later and could not quite understand why (the specification for basically a hot player ? or that I'm 40 ish ?).
Buy now and have fun !
(4 out of 5)Great little player
This unit is small and is ideal as a second DVD player. It comes complete with all cables and is as simple as plug in and play. The picture quality is first class and the sound quality more tahn adequate. Provided this is used as a unit for the bedroom or second telly then anyone would be thoroughly satisfied and pleased with this purchase. It does not have all the extras of a top of the range model but does the job for which it was purchased. I am more than pleased with it.
(5 out of 5)Sony Picot DVP-PQ1
I love this little DVD player, (purchased for my bedroom) so portable you can take it with you for caravans etc. Plays VCD and audio CDs and it will play MP3 tracks (200 maximum). Nice design, you can change the cover insert to your own picture which is a nice personal touch. It isn't multi region and some people have moaned about this, but it clearly says region 2 on the description so stop whineing. I won't part with it, despite not using it anymore, but its always there to lend to relatives who don't have a DVD player as yet. connects via S-Video out (not supplied) or the audio video cord. You can use a Euro AV adaptor so that it will go in the scart(Europe only). You can connect to an amplifier or hi fi using a stereo cord. Also features a coaxial digital cord socket.