Apex AD-2500 Progressive-Scan DVD Player Review

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(More customer reviews)I owned a Toshiba DVD player for three years.
However, it couldn't play CDR/DVD- R, so I decided
to get a new toy. I first bought a Sony NS315 from
Circuity City, for according the ads, the Sony
plays DVD-R/RW and DVD+R/RW, it was cheap too
(...) and I had always worshiped Japanese brands
(all my electronics are made by Sony, Panasonic or
Toshiba, except my last MP3 player, the Iriver ifp
180t, found in Best buy). Then one day I saw a
review on [Amazon.com], for the same price, the Apex
2500 plays everything! I love the word
"everything", so I decided to give Apex 2500 a
try. I searched the net, though Sears advertised
it on it's web, the local store didn't carry it. I
ended up ordering one by mail from J&R in New York
(...).
I got this unit two days ago, and I found I am
obligated to write my experience here. In summary,
I am more than satisfied, it is an astonishing
unit, full of surprises!
1. Amazing picture, better than that from my Sony
or Toshiba.
2. Plays MPEG movies: when plays MPG movies, the
quality is comparable with that on my computer,
even better than the output of my computer when
using a TV! (I have a regular Panasonic TV, no a
progressive one).
2. Plays DVD-R/RW (not sure about DVD+R/RW).
3. Plays PAL DVDs. I didn't expect this! Just
tried on some DVDs friends brought me from China,
Thailand and Canada and it plays them all.
4. Plays JPEG pictures: the picture quality is very
impressive.
5. Progressive scan: I don't have a high
definition TV, not benefitting from this feature,
but it doesn't hurt.
6. Plays MP3/WMA.
7. Plays CDR/RW.
8. Karaoke capabilities built right in: there are
two microphone inputs. I didn't expect these
neither. Another surprise!
9. Optical/Coaxial/S-video/Dolby, all the usual good stuff.
10. For those interested, it could display menu in Chinese.
11. Stylish: yes, sexy and good looking!
12. Cheap, cheap and cheap: ... for all the above
features!
I am going to return the Sony. no more superstitious
on Japanese brands!
Weakness: the audio output maybe not be as
impressive as my Toshiba; The buttons
on remote control could be more intuitive and meaningful.

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Product Description:
If it asks to do the dishes, don't be surprised. The affordable AD-2500 from Apex has high-end progressive-scan component-video outputs, built-in MP3, WMA (Windows Media Audio), HDCD decoding, and a dual-laser pickup for compatibility with not only DVD, VCD, SVCD and CD, but also CD-R and CD-RW. What's more, it plays JPEG-encoded picture discs and does double duty as a karaoke machine.
Whether you already have an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the AD-2500 stands ready to deliver the full potential of DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Top-of-the-line component-video outputs help minimize line scan and digital artifacts on compatible advanced televisions, while composite- and S-video outputs bring compatibility with nearly any TV set. The back panel offers one output each for composite-video, S-video, and component-video.
For sound, two sets of left-right analog-audio outputs channel audio to Dolby Pro Logic receivers and stereo televisions. Both Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround-sound signals can be routed through the player's optical digital-audio output for direct connection to a full-featured audio-video receiver. A 96 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter ensures optimal decoding of all disc formats, including HDCD (high-definition compatible digital), a 20-bit encoding method used on many commercial CDs to deliver better sound than is possible through standard CDs. Playback options include AFF (Apex Full-Screen Function), zoom (2x, 4x), frame advance, slow-motion forward and reverse, fast-motion forward, and programmable playback sequencing. Supplied accessories include a composite-video AV cable, an instruction manual, and an infrared remote control.

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