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Pioneer DV-490V

Pioneer DV-490V
alaScore 81

42 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Pioneer DV-490V. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 3.8/5 for other DVD Players for all reviews. People are impressed by the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably, whereas many are less positive about the reliability.

usability, design

reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other DVD Players the Pioneer DV-490V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Pioneer DV-490V

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of Pioneer DV-490V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other DVD Players on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability, whereas there are some negative views about the reliability.

usability

reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Consumer Guide (howstuffworks.com)

Pioneer DV-490V-S Review and Prices

 

While it isn't the same as watching Blu-ray or HD DVDs in true high definition, using an upscaling DVD player such as the Pioneer DV-490V-S is the next best thing. Hook the unit up via HDMI to a display with a native resolution of 720p or 1080i and you...

HDMI output, 1080i upconversion, slim, compact design, DivX compatible

No digital optical audio output, no SACD or DVD-Audio support, disc loading can be slow

Jan, 2008

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Initial impression

 

Plays many formatsNice HDMI upscaling

Weak GUI, but very usable

Jul, 2007

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Initial impression

 

I just bought this DVD player to replace a 6 year old Toshiba player that finally died. I've been playing around with it for 30 min. HDMI upscaling on standard DVD looked pretty good on a 40" Samsung LCD in the store. I don't yet have an HDMI input ...

Plays many formatsNice HDMI upscaling

Weak GUI, but very usable

Jul, 2007

Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Excellent

 

I wanted a simple dvd player. I'm not really big on too many features. I wanted one that could play all regions - this one does, and also one that could play divx - this one does. There is really nothing complicated about this player. It does...

Slim design, plays all regions, plays divx, does everything i need it to

A little slow to start up.

Oct, 2007

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