jmmt
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With a view to whiling away the long summer months stormbound in Yarmouth or even Poole I was thinking about buying an Avtex W153D combined TV/DVD player. Have any of the panel come across them and are they a GOOD BUY?
Avtex TV/DVD
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Thepipdoc
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I have the model you mentioned and I have to say that the quality of the sound and picture is as good as I get at home - Excellent!
I have to say that I'm in a digital area so that probably makes a big difference but considering I spend most of my time on a swinging mooring on the River Dart and not on a "static" mooring the TV performs brilliantly.
I can't recall where I bought it from but the guy I spoke to gave me some excellent technical advice. If I come across the website I'll PM you.
Hope this helps.
I have to say that I'm in a digital area so that probably makes a big difference but considering I spend most of my time on a swinging mooring on the River Dart and not on a "static" mooring the TV performs brilliantly.
I can't recall where I bought it from but the guy I spoke to gave me some excellent technical advice. If I come across the website I'll PM you.
Hope this helps.
poltergeist
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Have both the 19" & 15" versions on board (smaller one in the forward cabin & the bigger in the saloon. They are not cheap, but are blessed with a super sensitive tuner, low power consumption, DC & AC power options and above average picture & build quality.
If you don't mind paying the premium price, you will not be disappointed.
If you don't mind paying the premium price, you will not be disappointed.
Thepipdoc
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ah I didn't spot that....!
I too have the 19" version. The excact model is the W193D All-in-One BLACK.
Very happy with it.
I too have the 19" version. The excact model is the W193D All-in-One BLACK.
Very happy with it.
tjc
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Yep got that model - fantastic picture - soung good. Would i buy again, yes, in fact swmbo wants a 19" for the bedroom now.
rubberduck
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Very good sets but don't let the kids try & insert a dvd after forgetting they left one in last time they were on the boat.
jmmt
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OK - thank you - I'm convinced - John Lewis gets the business...
enterprise
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If you can it might be worth buying from the boat and caravan show, some good discounts to be had last year if I remember, plus you get to see the quality for yourself.
I seem to remember from the sales literature that in an independant test performed by 'Which' where the 15" avtex came second, the first place was won by a brand we had never herd of but was 3 times the price.
Another plus point is they are built almost exclusively for the mobile leisure market, many high end motorhomes have them installed, the reason, because they have ruggedised chasis to deal with constant vibration.
We have a 10" widescreen 7 in 1, it accepts dvd's, cd's, memory cards etc, we dont often use it but when we do at always produces a crystal clear picture and the sound quality is unbelievable for the size.
If I were to need one again I woud definiteley buy another Avtex (they can also be found branded as 'oppo').
see here;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OPPO-LT-150...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1266231577&sr=1-10
I seem to remember from the sales literature that in an independant test performed by 'Which' where the 15" avtex came second, the first place was won by a brand we had never herd of but was 3 times the price.
Another plus point is they are built almost exclusively for the mobile leisure market, many high end motorhomes have them installed, the reason, because they have ruggedised chasis to deal with constant vibration.
We have a 10" widescreen 7 in 1, it accepts dvd's, cd's, memory cards etc, we dont often use it but when we do at always produces a crystal clear picture and the sound quality is unbelievable for the size.
If I were to need one again I woud definiteley buy another Avtex (they can also be found branded as 'oppo').
see here;
http://www.amazon.co.uk/OPPO-LT-150...?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1266231577&sr=1-10
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Ripster
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Yep same as everyone else. We've got one and the pic and sound are fine. Recomended.
crazy4557
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Avtex
That'll do nicely for the front cabin...thanks for the tip off... All mine now!
That'll do nicely for the front cabin...thanks for the tip off... All mine now!
colvic987
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i've got one of those also (153d), it is more than just a tv set and dvd player, its a pc monitor, fm transmitter, cd player, photo card reader and many more bits added to it, check out the manual for all it can do...
it might sound expensive but with all the added bits, i'm sure its worth it...
it might sound expensive but with all the added bits, i'm sure its worth it...
enterprise
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Yes I forgot about the ability to transmit FM from the set, tune the stereo to recieve the broadcast from the TV and you can listen in suround sound via your onboard entertainment system, damn fine quality without that facility besides though.
Ex-SolentBoy
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Another vote for Avtex. We have the 19" and love it.
Especially useful is the fact that you can shove a USB stick in the side and watch downloaded films or TV shows.
If you are thinking of carrying it about, there is a very good case that comes with it. Lots of room for cables, stands etc.
I found quite a price variation - ended up buying mine here:-http://www.capitalstores.co.uk/
Especially useful is the fact that you can shove a USB stick in the side and watch downloaded films or TV shows.
If you are thinking of carrying it about, there is a very good case that comes with it. Lots of room for cables, stands etc.
I found quite a price variation - ended up buying mine here:-http://www.capitalstores.co.uk/
roofus
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does the oppo branded model have all the same features as the avtex, particularly the fm transmitter,looks like just the thing i am looking for
roofus
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has the oppo got all the same features as the avtex?
Ex-SolentBoy
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Just looked at the Oppo spec. Very similar but no mention of an FM transmitter.
swifty
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John Lewis is an agent for Avtex, so if you purchase from them it comes with a 5 year guarantee.
enterprise
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Not sure if the Oppo has the transmitter, they are sold as Avtex & Oppo and are identical in every way, but without looking at the individual specs I couldn't say for sure.
Excellent sets however, but if it's the ability to transmit sound via FM I would go for one with it included in the specs.
Excellent sets however, but if it's the ability to transmit sound via FM I would go for one with it included in the specs.
Bloater
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Wrong Aspect Ratio
I've just had one of these delivered - the W193DR with record facility. It seems a good product with one important exception...
The screen is a 16 x 10 aspect ratio. The picture is stretched to fit and accordingly every picture is vertically stretched by about 10% making it annoying to watch. I've tried everything and I've even phoned Avtex's technical helpline. I'm told that no-one else has complained about it.
If I measure the screen it is 19.3" diagonally, 16" horizontally and...you guessed it... 10" vertically. This can't be right.
I suspect that it has something to do with being a computer derived monitor. Hasn't anyone else noticed this problem?
I've just had one of these delivered - the W193DR with record facility. It seems a good product with one important exception...
The screen is a 16 x 10 aspect ratio. The picture is stretched to fit and accordingly every picture is vertically stretched by about 10% making it annoying to watch. I've tried everything and I've even phoned Avtex's technical helpline. I'm told that no-one else has complained about it.
If I measure the screen it is 19.3" diagonally, 16" horizontally and...you guessed it... 10" vertically. This can't be right.
I suspect that it has something to do with being a computer derived monitor. Hasn't anyone else noticed this problem?
Philiz
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We have the 19 inch model also, didn't know they did it with a record facility though. Must say, I haven't noticed anything aggravating about the picture. I presume you have it set up properly seeing as you have spoken to Avtex. Isn't the ratio more or less the same as most widescreen T.V.'s?
