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Old 04-24-2003, 02:53 PM   #1
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Panasonic XP30

These players are on EBAY for $190 with shipping. This player scored as well as the unavailable RP82's in the shootout. Anyone know any reason not to buy one? Sounds too good to be true.
I just got a Panasonic 42" plasma and I'm trying to match components.
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Old 04-24-2003, 03:32 PM   #2
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Absolutely not.. Get it while you can
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Old 04-24-2003, 03:54 PM   #3
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PLuge test Black problem?

I found one guy with an issue at the following link - http://www.videoasylum.com/ht/messages/15096.html
What do you think?
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Old 04-24-2003, 03:57 PM   #4
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The XP30 is a great player that guy probably just got a defective one.
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Old 04-24-2003, 08:24 PM   #5
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Just bought one

I will unfortunately not get mine before the guys deadline runs out, but I will let everybody know if it what is promised on ebay - factory sealed new with Warranty for 189 bucks including shipping. Who knows the same guy might have some more soon. Worth it especially since ebay covers up to 200 bucks.....Not sure how he got these considering that he is selling like 5 of them, but whatever lets see what he ships
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Old 04-24-2003, 09:06 PM   #6
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XP50

Saw this after I bought the XP30 for about 190 ......
thinking this is a better option for for 235 - the XP50 got the DVD-A

http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=DVDXP50&zipz=11001
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Old 04-24-2003, 09:43 PM   #7
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Yeah grab the XP50 why not same player with more options.................
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Old 04-25-2003, 10:45 AM   #8
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DVD-A

Is it worth an extra $45 for DVD-A? Is that a DVD format that is often used?
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Old 04-25-2003, 11:28 AM   #9
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Yes it is, IMO

I think the extra $45 is well worth having DVD-A or SACD. The audio quality of these dvd's are the sh*t! (that's very good for the non-slang folks). I would pick it up.
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Old 04-25-2003, 12:01 PM   #10
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I know the ebayer your talking about, because I bought an xp-30 from him several weeks ago. Feedback is great.. HOWEVER.. if you buy one you will probably have to wait about 3-4 weeks to receive it. I am actually still waiting on the item.. and after 3 weeks it finally has been shipped... (I can track its progress). Will let you know if it is indeed brand new when it arrives here on monday
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Old 04-25-2003, 12:29 PM   #11
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The Xp 50 gives you Faroudja video processing and DVA. If you can get this for under 3 bills, get it becuase they are soon to be gone and you will not get this again for that price. As it is now they are a 150 more than the XP30

ttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3019678947&category=32854

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Old 04-25-2003, 01:02 PM   #12
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Did you buy yours from a guy named Matthew in NY?
I just sent the check today so if you let me know on Monday then I still have the option of pulling it back if he is screwing with us.
Also, how would it work with the factory warranty - do you know? What date would they use for warranty start date?
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Old 04-25-2003, 03:44 PM   #13
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I dont remember his name but the company is sell2all
i got it for $186 total with shipping
new in sealed box

well.. i THINK i got it.. we will see on Monday...

as far as warranty.. i am really not sure
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Old 04-28-2003, 06:36 PM   #14
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Can't belive you didn't go home at lunch to get the dvd and check it out for me
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Old 04-28-2003, 08:25 PM   #15
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I went home every hour.. but.. alas... it has not yet arrived
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Old 04-28-2003, 08:55 PM   #16
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Sweet

And people say you can't get good service these days - they obviously hasn't visited this site

Seriously though - appreciate the feedback once you get it (heard it is easier to install after receiving the unit) - I will look around about the warranty and see what I can find out on Panasonic's homepage etc - could be a register your product option somewhere
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Old 04-29-2003, 05:16 PM   #17
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Received the unit!! brand new in sealed box.. no damage. I havent tried it out yet, I received this at work

(UPS has a habit of delivering stuff to my work instead of home, even if home address is on lable) they know where i work and i have never delivered anything here.. scary stuff

anyhow.. i will make sure unit works, but it looks in pristine shape!! And let me add.. what a pretty little thing!!!!!
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Old 04-29-2003, 07:46 PM   #18
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Thanks!
Guess I will let my check clear and hope to receive mine in the same condition - can't wait to get it going. I have a bunch of DVD's that while they look nice on the tv using the P2 are far from what they should become soon

Let me know if you see anything in the box about the warranty - might post something on the main-page about that since it applies to all types of products bought from other sources than the stores - guessing we might end up without the factory coverage but thinking it is worth it. Actually ebay have the policy about refund / partial refund if object isn't in the right condition - wonder if you can get some back if there isn't any factory warranty....hmmm

Thanks for the update and let me know if there is something else about this unit that comes up.
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Old 05-06-2003, 08:15 AM   #19
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Story of getting my DVD-Player

So about 2 weeks ago I bid on the XP30 on ebay ($180) and won the item - great. Same night I saw the XP50 for 45bucks more on 6ave.com - well I had committed to a deal and was going to honor it. I sent the check for the XP30 - happy with my purchase.....A week later the check was returned and the seller told me in the letter that he didn't have the item (why he didn't email I don't know). I go online to 6ave.com - sold out.....ok this sucks I missed the XP50 for 225 and I missed the xp30.

So back to ebay - I order the XP30 from another seller $199 now and I pay immediately using paypal. Same night I see the XP50 with a Panasonic receiver (decent) at ebay and I talked to the seller offline (went below reserve) and I could get it all for about 450 - but I just bought the XP30 so I tell him no thanks, but appreciate it.............

Woke up yesterday and got the email from the XP30 selller telling me he is out as well - refunded me immediately - better feedback, same result.
So on my way home I go by Tweeter - kind of new in town and just found their store. Over in a corner they have the XP50 on display hiding under a portable screen. I ask the guy if they have an unopened unit and he tells me no way they sold out a while ago, but he will sell me the opened unit for $250. I told him - ok let me take it home and check it out. He goes to enter it in the system and guess what - they had one more unit sitting in the warehouse in a corner and they had been telling all these people they were out - got it for $250 as well since the unit is discontinued..................now I think that is a funny road to a DVD-player
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Old 05-08-2003, 08:46 AM   #20
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HI All.
I got an XP30 yesterday at Sharper image for$199.00 less a$10.00 coupon I got in the mail. They are showing it discontinued but still had a few left.
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