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Momitsu BDP-799 Blu-ray DVD Player Region Free Price

I got this Momitsu Blu-ray player solely because I need a Region A or multi-region player to watch locked Criterion Blu-ray discs in the U.K.. This player has the advantage over straight US Blu-ray players in that it doesn’t need a step-down converter (the current is a variable 110V to 240V): it only needs a travel adaptor to convert the 2-pin U.S. plug into a U.K. or Euro fitting.

First off, image-wise the 799 excels in providing a clear, superbly detailed picture. Of course, it helps that I’m watching fantastic Criterion Blu-ray transfers. But it is apparant that the Momitsu can handle motion exceptionally well, which is after all a stumbling block for many -more expensive, bigger-name- Blu-ray players.

The menus for the 799 are generally comprehensive. There is the expected 24fps Film Mode, as well as options for BD Live connectivity. However, the big stumbling block with the setup menus is that they cannot be accesssed during playback, and, at least in the case of Criterion BDs, the film doesn’t have a Resume function if you stop the film and delve into the setup menu. After using a Pioneer Blu-ray player, all this seems very messy.
However, the biggest drawback with the Momitsu 799 is that huge amount of noise kicked out by the unit. It is so noisy that it necessitates listening through headphones. Although this is a considerable design flaw, and one that has been rightly pointed out by numerous reviewers, I don’t find it overly bothersome because I like listening to the TV with headphones anyway.

The Momitsu is a good, compact, variable current Blu-ray player. If you can live with the huge amount of noise the unit produces, then it will be a good hi-def friend. But that is a big “if”.

Feature

• Compact Design – Only 260×240x48mm / 10.2×9.5×2 inch Fits in bookshelf.
• Blu-ray Profile Ver. 2.0 / BD-Live Ready
• PAL/NTSC Auto Conversion / Two USB 2.0 prot
• HDMI 1080p HD Output / DVD Up-Conversion
• Universal prower 100-240V

Overview

BDP-799 Features * Compact DesignOnly 260×48x240mm, Fits in bookshelf.* BD-Live Ready BD-Live brings you the next generation of interactivity, allowing you to download and stream bonus content such as additional scenes, shorts, trailers, movie-based games, and more.* PAL/NTSC Auto ConversionBDP-899 supports NTSC and PAL systems for both disc playback and video output. It can also convert content of one system for output in another. * DVD Up-Conversion – The BDP-899 built-in de-interlacing and scaling function. It can up-convert DVD to 1080p. Upconvert DVD for enhanced picture qualityYour current DVD will look even better than before thanks to video upconversion. Upconversion will increase the resolution of standard definition DVD to high definition up to 1080p over an HDMI connection. The picture will be less jagged and more realistic for a near high-definition experience. * Multi file type supportPlayback Blue-Ray DVD, DVD, VCD, CD, MP3, MP4, HD files and JPEG Picture CD Media formats* USB 2.0 x 2USB2.0 port for external devices such as card reader, USB Flash drive, or an USB Hard Disk.* HDMI Deep ColorDeep Color reduces the posterization effect of the playback image.

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Customer Reviews

Versatile with great visuals! – James N Udden –
I bought this item becasue I am a film scholar with discs from all over the world. What amazed me is not just how I can get it to play everything for my research, but also the actual results with my plasma TV. It even allows a truel Academy Ratio for older films if I use the pillarboxed setting. I had heard rumors about it having a bad shirring sound. Apparently that is no longer the case. I hear nothing from the machine itself.

Better PQ than my Panasonic BD player! – Ian Nicholas – Los Angeles, CA
Yes, the player makes some noise when it’s playing. But it’s not enough to stop me from enjoying the results! The picture quality from this little machine is fantastic: even better than the PQ on my Panasonic BD35, which surprised me. But the real reason why I bought this player was to be able to play Region2 SDVD’s and Region B Blu-Ray discs, which it does just fine. The hack is an easy one, performed with the remote control, and if this is going to be your dedicated Region-B player, you only need to do it once and then you can forget about it. If you want to switch back and forth between regions, that’s easily doable as well, but you need to re-apply the hack before switching to a new region’s disk. Great player, killer value.

Player is Too Noisy – Mark Colangelo – Los Angeles
I wanted a multi-region player, specifically the Momitsu BDP-899 because of the rave review it received at [...]. However, that unit was sold out. In its place Momitsu offered the BDP-799, a new pared down model, which I then ordered.

I had this player for only a day before I returned it. The first time I played a DVD I heard a constant high-pitched whirring or ringing noise coming from the player. It reminded me of the sound a cicada insect makes during the hot afternoons in Summertime. It’s really noticeable during the quiet moments of a movie. Even in a cabinet with the glass door shut I could still hear it. I found it really annoying, and couldn’t deal with it after awhile. Maybe I have sensitive ears, and for some people perhaps this isn’t such a deal breaker, but I’d rather just get another player. The remote was also awkward.

The shame of it is that the picture quality was excellent, especially when it upscaled standard DVDs. I liked design and compact size of the player, too. I never got to test its multi-region capabilities, so I can’t comment on that. I hear that the Momitsu BDP-899 is a quieter player, and does not have the same noisy problem that the 799 has. I would say if you want a region free player, to pay a little more and get the 899, if you can find it.
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