Customer Reviews

Toshiba SD2800 DVD Player with Component Video Output, Black

5 star:		(12)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(20)

 

 

We bought this DVD player about 6 months ago...so happy with it we're making sure to buy the same one as a gift. It's simple to hook up and understand, and very easy to use. One feature that we LOVE and that not all DVD players have, is that if we shut the DVD player off, it automatically restarts at the same spot we left off. My son's DVD player (another brand) does not do this...it's very inconvenient to have to remember where you were and fast forward to that spot if you don't watch a movie all the way through.

I have owned the SD-1600, SD-2700, SD-2710 and when I was looking for another one, the SD-2800 was first on my list. The ColorStream component output makes your component capable TV look amazing. I would suggest calibrating your TV using the Enhanced Black level setting that this unit (and all of the above) offer. I tried Samsung, Sony, Phillips and I selected and will continue to select Toshiba. The features and picture quality outstripped units that cost far more! It is a true value for the money. The only real difference in this model compared to the previous ones is the controls built into the front panel that allow you to do everything without the remote if you need to. I have loved all of the Toshiba units I have had. I think you will too!

The Toshiba SD2800 DVD player is the one I am currently using, and by far the best I have used so far. While it is far from top of the line in terms of features, it meets my need mightily. And the price was more than reasonable, considering what you get with this particular DVD player.

When I got the player, it was very easy to install (considering that I am not an electronics expert) and use the first time around. The audio and video jacks are color coded, so there is minimal chance of making a mistake. One thing I liked is the Digital output jack, so when I get a big fancy home theatre, the DVD player will be suited for it. The features are all very easy to understand, and the screen menus are easy to navigate. You get all the expected features: zoom, subtile selectors, camera angle selector, and a host of other features. The ability to use them depends totally on the DVD you get, but rest assured all the DVD features you would need are here.

Where is really counts is playback quality and reliability. I have read other reviews where people have had a few problems. I have experienced none of these, quite the opposite, it has been more reliable than I had expected. I use it extensively, and it has never skipped, stalled, or broken down. Picture quality is superb, sound quality is great (I recommend hooking it up to your stereo), and the colorstream feature unique to Toshiba DVD players makes a big difference.

My only qualm is the remote control, which is a bit cumbersome on the first few attempts. A backlit remote would have been a good idea. Often, I am looking to skip to the next chapter in the movie, and I accidently press the power button and shut off the player. A minor frustration, but one I expereince too often.

Toshiba DVD players have the reputation for being some of the best available, and I have bought two of them for my house (the other is a newer model). I have experienced no problems, and would recommend them to anybody.

The Toshiba SD-2800 is a great, basic DVD player for the person not interested in spending a lot of money but still wants some of the features of those glorifed players.

This DVD player is very simple to set-up and use and has all of the necessary audio and video connections to hook up to any type of television and/or stereo equipment. The remote control is well laid out and won't take most users long to be able to use it in the dark.

This is my first DVD player and so far I am enjoying it tremendously. I believe that I got a very good deal on this player and highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to buy.

Got this player 7 months ago for [a reasonable price]. It was worth it then and even better now at a lower price. Only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is that it froze twice since when turning on. Only way to get it started is to unplug & replug. Willing to live with the occasional irritation for the video quality I get at a great price.

Now, if only it had Progressive Scan...

This is our first dvd player -- we basically wanted something inexpensive that would work decently. Did some research online and this looked like the best deal. We've had it for about a year now with zero problems. It's pretty responsive, doesn't skip, and the sound and picture seem quite good. Very happy with this purchase overall!

We bought a Toshiba because the Toshiba VCR (M674) has been working like a champ. The SD-2800 worked fine for a number of months, but then output red-ish the bluish videos and then finally bit the dust. This after less then 6 months of very light use. I wouldn't recommend this particular product, although my other Toshiba products have held up well.

We bought this unit a little over a year ago and only used on very infrequent occaisions. I estimate that we used it to play about 3 or 4 DVDs during this time. Anyway, last week, we began getting intermitment video pictures that were violet and green tinted rather than full color. This happened using a variety of DVDs. Then, the picture would "freeze" and not respond to any remote or direct commands other than cutting the power. The trouble shooting instructions in the manual did not cover any remedy for this condition. We can only add this warning to the other bad reviews and caution buyers to buy alternative manufacturers of DVD players.

While it worked the SD2800 was fine, but after less than a year it broke down. Images freeze and no sound. Of course, Toshiba does not warrant labor after the first 90 days or so, and the labor to fix it plus the cost of shipping the thing back and forth adds up to more than what you would spend on a new one. I didn't give the machine much of a workout either, only playing a movie two or three times a month. Buy something else.

At first I liked this unit, but after occasional use for 6 months, almost to the the day it, froze up mid-play and died.