Alba DVD108

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I have never had a problem with this excellent DVD player until yesterday. Normally I just switch on, open the door, pop in the disc( DVD film DVDR CD and CDR with j-peg photos) close the door and away it would go. Yesterday and today however I put a DVD movie in and the machine would not play it at all. I was given a replacement of the same film and I cleaned the laser as well as the disc but the same thing happened. Not to worry though it is the disc(s) not the machine as my neighbours machine could play the movie for some reason. I had another movie and it played just as usual.So one small problem with one particular disc in all the years I have owned my ALBA DVD player can't be bad. I would recommend this machine to anyone who wants an inexpensive, reliable, quality DVD player.

we've had this alba dvd player for about 7 years now and the other day my wife melted the remote control. I weighed up getting a new player, but this one has been so reliable I decided to buy a replacement remote. I can't recommend this player enough, if you pick one up cheap a simple code makes it region free and it never has a problem playing anything. I have another cheaper player ( £15 from tescos) and that one skips and rejects dvd's all the time. A great reliable bit of kit

I was given this one by a friend who had some problems with DVD movies. I just use it to play MP3 sounds and it works great for that.

I can't say any more about the Alba DVD108 DVD player than I have said above. Buy one! I'm sure you wont be disappointed.

I bought this Alba DVD 108 DVD player as a cheap addition to my bedroom, as I enjoy watching films in the evening in bed. I found the instructions very easy to follow and had no problems installing or using it. I placed it on the floor underneath the television table about 1 metre away from the foot of the bed, the disc played fine and all was 'dandy' until I tried to use the remote control - the sensor couldn't reach. I then placed the DVD player underneath my 21 inch Hitachi C2125S television, and I must say, the player struggled somewhat with the weight. I then placed it, rather precariously, on the top of my television and the sensor had no problems from then on.

One point to consider, however, is that there is no "standby" option on the remote control, you can either switch the player on or off using the power switch on the console. Now, when your player is sitting on the edge of the television top trying to switch this power button off isn't a doddle. The button itself is rather tough when the player is simply resting on a surface and so you do run the risk of knocking it off things this way. Also, the display is a rather bright blue light which makes it inconvenient to leave on overnight. Because there is no standby function there is also no "resume disc from last place" function either, so if you wanted to leave your film where it was you wouldn't be able to; you'd have to skip through the scenes to find your place again.

The remote control itself, although coming with batteries, smacks of cheap quality - it's springy buttons and plastic-ey feel make it seem more like a children's toy then a piece of remote electrical operating equipment. The actual player is quite attractive, although the disc drawer doesn't quite extend as far as it needs to and so a slight tilt it required to get the disc in. As the disc spins it can tend to get a little noisy; I've often found myself turning the TV sound up in order to combat the increasing 'whir' from my dvd player!

I wouldn't recommend buying the Alba DVD108 if you were planning to use it to play many music CDs; in my experience the sound quality is poorer than that of the normal television, although the poor sound quality is certainly more noticeable when playing audio CDs than in dvd films.

Having critised it thoroughly I'd like to add that this DVD player is OK for it's price and probably is good enough to act as a second DVD player for the bedroom or another reception room. Also the picture quality is fine on my 21" television but maybe a larger, widescreen would challenge it more.

However, I can't help feeling that the Alba DVD108 has had one too many cheap shortcuts taken in its manufacture, and this definitely reflects in the overall 'feel' of it. Indeed, buy it for the children's playroom or a student, or even for your bedroom but please, please, please don't think it will live up to the quality of a typical quality DVD player and install it in your home cinema!

I bought my first house almost two years ago and whilst we slowly went about decorating each room, money was tight. Having bought a new 29 inch wide-screen TV I was hoping I'd get a bit of money for my Birthday in November (2002) to put aside for a DVD player in the January sales. As it turned out I got even luckier and my Brother bought me one as a joint Birthday and Christmas present - result or what!?

Personally I wanted one as I knew that it was the way forward and I was missing out on all the DVD extras that didn't appear on video. The one that he bought me was the Alba DVD108 player, which on first impressions looked stylish in its silver surround, and was a good size - a good choice by my brother as the new TV was also silver. This was important to me as I like things to match as well as looking good on view. I was also happy with the make as I've always found Alba to be hardwearing and reliable - a must for any electrical product.

At under £70 this is very much at the lower end of the DVD player scale and can be purchased from most electrical retailers, including Argos. The player was very easy to set up although I warn you that you will need another scart lead to connect it to the TV. The diagram in the handbook is easy to follow and each socket is clearly marked.

Using the player couldn't be simpler and although the handbook is easy to use you probably won't need it. Simply by opening the front draw, placing the DVD in place and shutting it will start the DVD automatically. The display screens are easy to follow and offer all the features required at the basic level. Of course this includes scene selection, angle choice, etc. The player can be used on both 16:9 and 4:3 screens. The front of the DVD player is very plain with few buttons so its much easier to use the remote control which is simple, but includes all the buttons you need to not have to get out of your chair.

Although you can play CD's and CD-R discs, there is no MP3 player function. Its also not multi-region which could mean that some foreign imports will not be compatible - so be careful if you see any cheap DVD's on your travels. The player supports surround sound and has Dolby digital output. I've found that the sound is more benefited from a good TV or use of better speakers to support these functions.

Overall I think that this player is ideal for anyone who simply wants to have a DVD player that you can play DVD's on. It has few flashy features but for the price is great value for money and its slim-line look and silver finish will make it look impressive in your lounge. Its living proof that you don't have to splash out on expensive equipment to enjoy the latest technology advances and the DVD has so much more to offer than video from better picture quality to advanced features.

I would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a cheap, simple DVD player or someone that wants one that simply plays DVD's. This would not suit a real film buff who looks for all the extra features to make the experience as fulfilling as possible.

i have also purchased one of these Alba DVD 108 cheap ones from argos and am also unable to find a hack that works with it, i need some serious help got over 3000 vcd's and can't watch any of them HELP!!!

tried to put the code into the Alba DVD 108 but it still wont play vcd followed instructions step by step it just opens the draw again anyone have something that can be done about it please help

Some one pointed out that their TV went from light to dark as the Alba DVD 108 was playing.

One thing they do not state is that if you are playing it through your Scart socket to your TV,

Your TV's Scart socket must be PAL60 compliant.

Again not detailed in the text book.

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