Sampo DVE-631CF DVD Player with CF Reader and Photo Playback
Sampo DvE-631CF "BIG" bang for the buck!
I have own this unit for 1 week now and finally deceided to write this review.  All I can say is best well spent money in my life.<br />1. Unit came in a nicely packed box.  Very well protected.  Came with a remote, the unit and user manual.  (I am the type that never read the manual and just jump right into playing with it.  Without learning, this uint is extremely user friendly.)<br />2. I first tried opening the tray and put a DVD in there.  The tray opened smoothly on a constant speed.  (which is a good sign)  Picture loaded up almost instantly....however, due to my wide screen TV.  The aspect ratio was off.  I pushed SETUP and made the proper adjustment under TV setup.  The setup menu is very friendly.<br />3. Next, I inserted a CF card into the slot.  A folder list came right up.  My pictures and some of my MP3 files are all there.  All you have to do is scroll with the up down arrow key to get to your favorite then enter to select the item.  I had some 3.3 Mega images saved on it.  It loaded up faster than my computer.  Now, I really dont use my computer to do the image preview anymore.  You may also do Slide show, Zoom, and Rotate on all the images.....>AMAZING!!!  MP3 played just fine, very good audio quality.<br />4. I burned some images onto a CD-R and MP3.  Pop it in the tray, the folder menu came right up!  I was shocked...... Wwhat else can I expect more?  Componet out, Optical audio out, Dolby, DTS decoder built in!  Subwoofer out....Sampo have really out spec this unit for the money.  <br />I ordered another unit to use in the office because I can show digital image instantly on our screen in the conference room.<br />At first, my biggest concern was the brand Name.  I have never heard of SAMPO in my life.  I took the risk to try it and realized they have really put out a great product.  Highly recommanded.<br />Joe Umemura