Shinco 868 DVD Player - Page 1

Introduction

A few months after our review of the Shinco 8320, we got hold of the Chinese manufacturer's newest model, the Shinco 868. Its main differences compared to its predecessor, are the on-board Dolby Digital decoder, the addition of a component video output, and the inclusion of a Sega Mega Drive (aka Sega Genesis) in the same box! Let's see if the newer model solves the problems of the past…

Package

The Shinco 868 box includes the player, the user's manual (in English and Chinese), an RCA audio cord, an RCA video cord, the remote control, a set of AAA batteries for the remote, a DVD demonstration disc, and a "lunchbox" with nine GameVCDs. What's sadly missing is an S-Video cable, which can boost picture quality on newer TVs (buying such a cable, is strongly advised. Typical cost ranges from $10 for most cables, up to $50 for special gold-plated jacks).