I picked this Blu-ray player up when my PS3 got taken from my apartment, because it was cheap and I thought it would allow me to continue enjoying BRD movies. Sadly, the "cheap" factor of this player is pretty evident. It's cheaply made, poorly done, and the entire thing is just awful .
Where to start? Probably with the most common problem - Scratched discs:
This player has a HUGE problem when scratched discs are put in, where it won't even READ them. In areas where dust collects like mad, you can forget about keeping those discs perfectly clean, and this player, not helping one bit. I've tried cleaning the lense, I've tried every trick (including attempting to update the firmware), none work. The disc isn't badly scratched even, just slightly so, but the player refuses to look at it.
More problems? Ok, how about the pathetic network/storage setup:
This thing has got to have one of the slowest network connections that I've ever seen. It's just flat out awful! I mean, I can browse through entire web pages on the PC faster than this thing takes to do it's garbage. Slow as molasses!!
More problems? How about the elusive 'firmware updates':
These guys advertise a 'firmware update' is available to bring the loader up to v500. Following pretty simple step-by-step instructions, you can do this, IF the player wants to cooperate. Mine didn't, so what do I get? No firmware update, meaning no HOPE of EVER dealing with the issues presented by this pathetic player.
Save your money, buy something better, this is DEFINITELY not worth your time or money.
(18 customers reviews )
Customers Rating=4.0 / 5.0
More Detail For VIZIO VBR100 Full HD Blu ray Player
- The 7.1 digital audio with built-in Dolby Digital is sure to provide the ambiance any home theater enthusiast is looking for!
- Tech Specs General Specifications: Unit Dimensions: 16.929-Inch W x 2.441-Inch H x 10.925-Inch D
