mchuelio Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 Just brought the Panasonic S-97 to go with my Panasonic 500a, and it looks fantastic, Plays all Zones, and the price from Jb hi-fi was $270, ticket price of $299, there having a big sale b4 stocktake, so from $499 to $270 I had to do it! I will get killed by the other half, but all is good! So if anyone is interested in a ONKYO DV-S757, there is one now for sale! Keep on trucking :ph34r: Mc.
c912039 Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 ...I will get killed by the other half, but all is good! ... Its easier to beg for forgiveness, than ask for permission.
Aloysius Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Its easier to beg for forgiveness, than ask for permission. Ain't dat da troof momma!
50mxe20 Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Its easier to beg for forgiveness, than ask for permission. Unless you act without asking, and hope they never find out, or are willing to wear the consequences, when they do.
cools Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Just brought the Panasonic S-97 to go with my Panasonic 500a, and it looks fantastic, Plays all Zones, and the price from Jb hi-fi was $270, ticket price of $299, there having a big sale b4 stocktake, so from $499 to $270 I had to do it!I will get killed by the other half, but all is good! So if anyone is interested in a ONKYO DV-S757, there is one now for sale! Keep on trucking :ph34r: Mc. Hi, sorry to dampen your enthusiasm but the price is so low because a new model is coming out in June. Besides that I think you picked it up for a great price - even lower than new model - SENSATIONAL. Check out the website: http://www.panasonic.com.au/products/detai...?productID=4933 New model is DVD-S52 and retails for about $279.00 expected out in June -> 06. So JB probably getting rid of old stock so they have room for new model....there is always a reason prices get so low! Not sure the main differences between the models but i would say not much! cools
andym Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Great - another dilema "buy a run out S97 or get the new model". Apart from the fact the new one is Divx supported (handy) anyone have any opinions? The S97 has a well respected chip set for upscaling (Faroudja) would the new one be as good??
T800 Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Great - another delema "buy a run out S97 or get the new model".Apart from the fact the new one is Divx supported (handy) anyone have any opinions? The S97 has a well respected chip set for upscaling (Faroudja) would the new one be as good?? The new one doesnt have the Faroudja chip set, so i dont know what chipset they will be using. Personally if i was going to buy another dvd I'd get the S97 for sure. My next dvd player will be HD-DVD, so ill pass on this, even though i was very tempted.
keiron Posted May 25, 2006 Posted May 25, 2006 Just brought the Panasonic S-97 to go with my Panasonic 500a, and it looks fantastic, Plays all Zones, and the price from Jb hi-fi was $270, ticket price of $299, there having a big sale b4 stocktake, so from $499 to $270 I had to do it!I will get killed by the other half, but all is good! So if anyone is interested in a ONKYO DV-S757, there is one now for sale! Keep on trucking :ph34r: Mc. You lucky !@#$%^&*(! I paid full whack $499 at Hardly Normal 6 months ago....but it is a good player, I really like the variable zoom for getting rid of those black bars:)
mchuelio Posted May 25, 2006 Author Posted May 25, 2006 How much are you asking for the Onkyo? I would hope to get $300+, but haven't really looked around if there selling anywhere! Dont know if thats a reasonable price? Any thoughts or offers are taking at this time! My Onkyo DV-S757 THX Ultra DVD-Audio & Video Player only has Scart output and S-video, doesnt have Component output. But is a fantastic piece of HT equipment! Keep trucking! :ph34r: Mc.
Anthonyw Posted May 27, 2006 Posted May 27, 2006 Just brought the Panasonic S-97 to go with my Panasonic 500a, and it looks fantastic, Plays all Zones, and the price from Jb hi-fi was $270, ticket price of $299, there having a big sale b4 stocktake, so from $499 to $270 I had to do it!I will get killed by the other half, but all is good! So if anyone is interested in a ONKYO DV-S757, there is one now for sale! Keep on trucking :ph34r: Mc. Dropped into my local JB Hifi today at Newcastle, keen to see if I a similar deal was going. Got told the player was $499 (and worth it because it has HDMI...!?). I questioned whether it was being run out and replaced by a new model in June and got told that it definitely wasn't and this was the new model... oh well im sure they will work it out soon enough and I;ll head back then
mchuelio Posted May 27, 2006 Author Posted May 27, 2006 Dropped into my local JB Hifi today at Newcastle, keen to see if I a similar deal was going. Got told the player was $499 (and worth it because it has HDMI...!?). I questioned whether it was being run out and replaced by a new model in June and got told that it definitely wasn't and this was the new model... oh well im sure they will work it out soon enough and I;ll head back then JB Hifi at knox City Melbourne, and Narre Warren both at $299 ! I'm Loving it! Mc. :ph34r:
Crazy Mike Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 Oooh bargain pricing ! I would have to check Sydney JB Hifis now - I have been thinking of a Faroudja + HDMI player for a while now. Although I don't think I have ever seen one in a Sydney JB.
mickbick Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 http://www.panasonic.com.au/products/detai...?productID=4933 Hi The linked page says S52 will upscale via HDMI. Will the S97 do it over component? Thanks Mick
pjc Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 Hi The linked page says S52 will upscale via HDMI. Will the S97 do it over component?Thanks Mick S97 upscales only over HDMI but I have read there is a firmware hack around which can also put it over component. Philip
Guest dorifto Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 S97 upscales only over HDMI but I have read there is a firmware hack around which can also put it over component.Philip have u got any more details about this? i've been having trouble finding this hacked firmware
kpothuwila Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 I got the S97 from JB Preston, Melbourne for $260. I got a projector as well so the sales guy reduced the price. Normal price was $279
david_h Posted June 3, 2006 Posted June 3, 2006 I've got a HD Panasonic Viera plasma. Would the upscale capability on the DVD player really make much difference on this display? i.e. would a casual observer see the difference?
Andre281503560612 Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Does the S97 handle divX? not sure about that one, but the salesman told me it doesnt handle +r discs. it didnt really matter to me, since i only have -r discs, but i thought it worth a mention since i havent read it anywhere else.
pjc Posted June 8, 2006 Posted June 8, 2006 Does the S97 handle divX? No the S97 doesn't but the new replacement model S52 does. Philip
Anthonyw Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 JB at Newcastle finally marked the s97 down to $299. Went in this morning and picked up one for $289 (couldnt be bothered going any lower). Very nice unit - got a nice little surprise finding out that a HDMI cable is included. Seems to play most disks, however couldnt get a DVD+R DL to work. Anyone got any of these working? (Just trying to work out whether it is my disk or the player). Other than that couldnt be happier - seems like a bargain price for a good player!
Andre281503560612 Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 JB at Newcastle finally marked the s97 down to $299. Went in this morning and picked up one for $289 (couldnt be bothered going any lower). Very nice unit - got a nice little surprise finding out that a HDMI cable is included. Seems to play most disks, however couldnt get a DVD+R DL to work. Anyone got any of these working? (Just trying to work out whether it is my disk or the player). Other than that couldnt be happier - seems like a bargain price for a good player! It doesnt play +r discs
Andre281503560612 Posted June 10, 2006 Posted June 10, 2006 It does, even +r DL well, i guess i dont know for sure, thats just what the salesman told me, i havent actually received it so i guess ill take your word for it.
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