Posted by dubbah on 10/08/05 18:48

campu2.net wrote:

> I have a $59 APEX that's been going strong for over 3 years.
>
> I plan on sticking with the cheap players $50 to $60 found at Wal-Mart.
> If they last a year, I believe they are well worth the money spent.
> Any time over a year is a bonus.

Any time over a year is a bonus? I don't think so, it depends upon
the brand and how much it is used. My Phillips (Magnavox) player I
bought at Target for $59. saw its video lens die a few months ago when
I must have left it playing for hours without shutting it off before
going out of the house. It would have cost me $39. for a new lens, I
decided to just use it for music cds as long as it will serve that
purpose. My $99. Sony I bought at Wal-Mart works well and I use it with
respect. The Sony was bought before the Phillips, too.

It's interesting to hear if lower brands work okay, though I think a
good name brand makes the difference, anyway. Target would never cover
my damaged lens because it was past warranty anyway.

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