D-VHS decks for cheap! (relatively speaking) at DVinfo.net

Heath McKnight · May 18th, 2004, 10:50 PM

I bought a never-opened HM-DH30000U, which was recently replaced by the 40k unit, at Sears in Boynton Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County) for $360. It was selling for $399, but they gave me 10% or so off. Nice! Try Sears or any other department store that has electronics.

Circuit City FINALLY dropped the price from $599...to $549. You have to order the deck, but they usually have one on display.

Best Buy doesn't seem to stock any more units, but they're the only ones who sell D-VHS tapes. They are the 300s, and are Maxells, going for $20 a two pack. http://www.taperesources.com/ sells them for $7 a pop, but you gotta buy 10 at a time.

Do a google search for more deals, but the best ones are re-furbs.

heath

Troy Lamont · May 19th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Thanks Heath.

Also if anyone is interested in the newer model (HM-DH40000u), eCOST.com has it for $469.99.

That's cheaper than the older 30K model and the lowest price for the new unit I've seen anywhere!

Troy

Bill Piedra · May 19th, 2004, 01:52 PM

Whats the differnce between the 40000 and the 30000? Is there a significant reason to spend the extra money on the 40000?

Troy Lamont · May 20th, 2004, 09:53 AM

Reliability, 2nd gen product, and if you're interested in watching pre-recorded D-Theater HD movies, the latest deck features full-res DTS output.

I think the 40k looks better as well....:)

If you look at the pricing that Heath mentioned, the newer one is actually cheaper. But, you can get a refurbished 30k online for like $270 if they're available.

Troy

Heath McKnight · May 20th, 2004, 10:00 AM

I got lucky with the 30000 model for $360. Sears wanted it gone.

I also hear the 40000 has special encryption passwords to keep things secret!

heath

Troy Lamont · May 20th, 2004, 01:03 PM

Heath,

They have the 40k on the pro side called the SR-VD400US that has the password encryption. The consumer model doesn't have this.

Link

They have the refurbished 30k at Ecost for $279 if anyone is interested. Link

Troy

Heath McKnight · May 20th, 2004, 01:04 PM

Whoops!

hwm

Bill Piedra · May 20th, 2004, 04:04 PM

Thanks alot - I've been looking for one of these. Just bought one for $279, but it's a refurb.

(I'm spending money like a drunken sailor!)

May 18th, 2004, 10:50 PM	#1
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	D-VHS decks for cheap! (relatively speaking) I bought a never-opened HM-DH30000U, which was recently replaced by the 40k unit, at Sears in Boynton Beach, Florida (Palm Beach County) for $360. It was selling for $399, but they gave me 10% or so off. Nice! Try Sears or any other department store that has electronics. Circuit City FINALLY dropped the price from $599...to $549. You have to order the deck, but they usually have one on display. Best Buy doesn't seem to stock any more units, but they're the only ones who sell D-VHS tapes. They are the 300s, and are Maxells, going for $20 a two pack. http://www.taperesources.com/ sells them for $7 a pop, but you gotta buy 10 at a time. Do a google search for more deals, but the best ones are re-furbs. heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 20th, 2004, 09:53 AM	#4
Troy Lamont Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 236	I watch movies with mine.... Reliability, 2nd gen product, and if you're interested in watching pre-recorded D-Theater HD movies, the latest deck features full-res DTS output. I think the 40k looks better as well....:) If you look at the pricing that Heath mentioned, the newer one is actually cheaper. But, you can get a refurbished 30k online for like $270 if they're available. Troy

May 20th, 2004, 10:00 AM	#5
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	I got lucky with the 30000 model for $360. Sears wanted it gone. I also hear the 40000 has special encryption passwords to keep things secret! heath __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 20th, 2004, 01:03 PM	#6
Troy Lamont Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 236	Pro model Heath, They have the 40k on the pro side called the SR-VD400US that has the password encryption. The consumer model doesn't have this. Link They have the refurbished 30k at Ecost for $279 if anyone is interested. Link Troy

May 20th, 2004, 01:04 PM	#7
Heath McKnight MPS Digital Studios Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Palm Beach County, Florida Posts: 8,531	Whoops! hwm __________________ My Final Cut Pro X blog

May 19th, 2004, 01:26 PM	#2
Troy Lamont Major Player Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Studio City, CA Posts: 236	Thanks Heath. Also if anyone is interested in the newer model (HM-DH40000u), eCOST.com has it for $469.99. That's cheaper than the older 30K model and the lowest price for the new unit I've seen anywhere! Troy

May 19th, 2004, 01:52 PM	#3
Bill Piedra Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Manchester CT USA Posts: 109	Whats the differnce between the 40000 and the 30000? Is there a significant reason to spend the extra money on the 40000?

May 20th, 2004, 04:04 PM	#8
Bill Piedra Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Manchester CT USA Posts: 109	Thanks alot - I've been looking for one of these. Just bought one for $279, but it's a refurb. (I'm spending money like a drunken sailor!)