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LG DN898

Approximate retail price:

$80

Summary: A progressive-scan single-disc DVD player with pseudo-HD upconversion.

13 people have reviewed this model.

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Type: Progressive-scan single-disc players

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Mooseph

from

Menomonee Falls, WI

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Won;t stay on........

7/17/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

Easy To Set Up

Easy To Use

High Quality Picture

Cons

Flimsy Construction

Best Uses

Bedroom

Dorm Room

Home

Home Theater

Comment:

I used this product about every two to three days. Had it about four months, then all of a sudden it would shut off by itself. Tried turning it back on, but it would turn on and then shut off right away. Tried several times, but the same thing happened. Going to try a different brand, LG may have good phones, but their DVD players need improvement. I had a Sanyo DVD that lasted 5 years before it failed (with the same usage)...... LG four months....... Sanyo, $50; LG, [$]..... Go figure.....

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

RUD THE LG LOVER

from

GUATEMALA CITY CENTRAL AMERICA

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

BUENISIMO!!! I LOVE IT!!!

4/18/2010

Pros

Attractive Design

BETTER PICTURE

Compact

Consistent Performance

Easy To Set Up

Easy To Use

High Quality Picture

Cons

HARD TO SEE DISPLAY

Best Uses

EVERYDAY USE

Home Theater

Comment:

I LOVE TO SEE THE ALMOST 1080 RESOLUTION<br />REMOTE CONTROL NOT SO NICE

How long have you owned it:

Three-to-six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

squeakychair

from

San Francisco

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Disapointed in picture quality

1/3/2010

Pros

Easy To Set Up

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

This unit replaced a 10 year old Phillips DVD player that was attached to my Sony Bravia HD LCD via S-Video cable. After replacing the DVD player and using the same S-Video cable we noticed a drastic reduction in picture quality. Two major issues appeared, one a moiré pattern within solid colored areas and second edges of smooth cures became stair stepped. Knowing component cable was better quality I switched the connection. This was still disappointing. The same issues but slightly less noticeable. Then I connected the HDMI connection. The picture quality now was no better than my old Phillips DVD player with S-Video output and no HD video up conversion. I'm returning this unit however I have no ideas on replacement.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

The LG DN898 is part of the Blu-ray & DVD players test program at Consumer Reports. The LG DN898 Blu-ray & DVD players features and specs include Multichannel analog audio decoder, Optical digital-audio out, Screen saver, Universal remote, Video upconversion, Coaxial digital-audio out, HDMI output. In our lab tests, Blu-ray & DVD players models like the LG DN898 are reviewed on Overall score, Video DVD at 480i, Video DVD at 480p, Ease of use, Film DVD at 480i, Film DVD at 480p. Consumer Reports subscribers share reviews of the LG DN898 based on personal experience. The Consumer Reports user reviews of the LG DN898 include star ratings, pros, cons, best uses, and a bottom line review to help guide your purchasing decision of the LG DN898.

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