Page 1 of Cyberhome LDV710 rebadged as MP Man DVL7

While taking a walk down the high street today considering portable DVD players that I could actually take a look at prior to purchase, I found the MP Man DVL7 in Dixons for £249.99 (£50 cheaper than Richer sounds & in stock).

At first glance it looks identical to the Cyberhome LDV710, it is multi-region inso far that it will read Regions 2, 3 & 4 according to the side of the box (not selected to which region it actually is) & the remote control is identical to the Cyberhome 400. A peek on the battery pack gave a tested life of 3 hours at the factory.

Has anyone bought one & tried the Cyberhome hack (& with a DVD +R(W))?

On the face of it this may well be the one I end up buying, will hot foot it back tomorrow with a DVD or 2 to try in the shop & see if I can get away with it the Cyberhome MR hack, if not will have to start buying Region 3 & 4 DVDs.

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This item was edited on Tuesday, 25th November 2003, 12:27

Armed with a handful of discs I have been to Dixons........

The MP Man takes the Cyberhome 1369 hack to make it all regions.

It played a +RW copy (of John Doe) from my Mico R311

I departed Dixons £330 quid lighter (with a 3 year warranty £80 1st Year covers theft & unlimited repairs).

£50 quid cheaper to buy in Dixons, but not sure if Richer Sounds Supercover would be £19.95 or £29.95, either way the cost is comparable.

Its also £10 more expensive than the Bush PDV2000 that is still not hacked.


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This item was edited on Monday, 24th November 2003, 10:00

I was looking for the unit on Dixons website to show a colleague & couldnt find it as MP man, on the Dixons website its called NEWMAN IMP DVDL7.

Its still going great guns & easily lasted the 2.5 hours train trip on Sunday to London with 40% charge left on it when I checked the following morning.

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This item was edited on Tuesday, 25th November 2003, 12:26

Just bought one, and got to say very impressed, played everythig I threw at it including XVCD

Anyone know where I might be able to get a second battery from though?

Try here & let me know how you get on please.

http://www.cyberhome.com/ If you are in US (or going there)

or

ecivres[at]ed.eporue-emohrebyc
for
- spare part order for dealers with customer account
- accessories order for all customers
- technical / service questions for dealers, incl. how do I get a customer account.

Alternatively you might try the UK repair agents for the CH400 (Pulse - somwhere in Wales)

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This item was edited on Wednesday, 3rd December 2003, 23:13

Address and Phone Number for Pulse:


Pulse Service Centre Ltd.
Unit 1, Tregwilym Industrial Estate
Rogerstone, South Wales
NP10 9DQ

Fon: 08700 13 76 25

According to the US Website, they have a newer version available with a 4hr battery. any info out there? :/

Thanks for that I was too p***ed to look up the details for Pulse last night. ;)

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Yet another varient from has risen & the list in alphabetical order.

ARRGO ADP-700M
Cyberhome LDV710
MP Man DVL7
NEWMAN IMP DVDL7

Using the remote, enter the general menu, enter 1369 & set the region using the cursor.

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Hi - I have used this hack on my `MP Man` Machine, and works fine so far. Have to say this is a cracking little player, well worth considering. I have had a lok at most, and I have to say this player does everything and more.

I understand Novatech sell a carry case for the player, but is out of stock. Any other ideas out there??

I bought a small case for a fiver from a market stall (Trax branded) - It holds the player in one pocket, the battery in another, leads & attachments in near middle pocket & 3 or 4 beers in the centre compartment, very useful for my weekend commutes. 8)

It also has a shoulder strap & handle (it may not allow you to strap it to the headrest of the seat in front & watch it in that mode - but thats not a requirement of mine).


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This item was edited on Thursday, 18th December 2003, 00:26