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Malata
DVD-856 Region Free
Malata DVD-856 Region Free review by Gary Tooze
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This is a new Malata product that we are reviewing. I have used it for about 2 weeks and am extremely impressed. If you are interested in owning one, DVDBeaver are official dealers and I can get it for you at a very reasonable price. It is a far stronger unit than the 393a region-free reviewed HERE. It will also be more expensive at about $130 US + shipping.
The first thing you will probably notice about the new Malata DVD-856 Region Free machine is its slim/sleek design. Compared to most models it is quite modern in appearance. To give reference as t the size we have included a standard DVD keep case. For the size of the remote see one in my hands (below). The unit is measured at 410mm X 255 mm X 44mm.
It has a number of new interesting features - example - a self-creating chapter menu. If you have a chapter-less DVD (or DVD-R) you can see chapters (with full-motion segments for each divided section) by pressing the 'Browse' button on the remote. Another cool feature is the "Virtual" button that, when you press, you see a remote keyboard on the screen to access with the large button of the remote. I don't really see a purpose to this except if you find the remote too small or you have the lights out and only the light of the TV screen to adjust by. Other examples of features include password access, Karaoke access etc. |
Plugged in right out of the box with no set-up it played both PAL and NTSC DVDs without a glitch on a standard NTSC tube. It has all the standard output jacks - Component, S-Video etc. etc., RCA cables are included as are remote batteries and a full manual in English.
My first viewing on this new Malata was the NETWORK Region 2- PAL "Black Narcissus", followed by Region 1 - NTSC DVD and both looked great. Since then I have viewed over 20 other DVDs and many different DVD-R brands without a glitch.
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WHAT I LIKED
It supports DivX, XviD, and MPEG-4 playback It plays DVD-R discs (all that I tried) LCD display on front panel (determining if it is on or off - unlike the 393a)
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE
Unusual humming noise on start-up. It eventually goes away once the disc is fully loaded Being picky: - the disc tray does not close when you physically nudge it - you must hit the eject button or the play button (on remote or front of panel) LCD player display is quite bright (florescent blue like neon sign). NOTE: I have since determined that this can be shut off in the "Set-up" section, but it does default to being on. |
REGION FREE FEATURES ( as stated in the Malata Manual)
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BOTTOM LINE: As I determine more about this machine I will post it here, but as it stands this has my highest hardware recommendation. It comes with a year warranty from Malata. My other two Malata players have lasted 4 and 5 years respectively (and are still going strong) - both being used on a daily basis. This is a brand new model from Malata and I have enough faith in it to sell them as a sideline on the DVDBeaver website. TO PURCHASE: You may use the PayPal link located at the very bottom of this page, but first email me HERE and I will quote shipping (which I expect to be around $15 US - delivery insured and guaranteed with 2 weeks). We stand behind all purchases and if you are unhappy for any reason we will refund your money with costs (return shipping and PayPal commission). We sold 135 Malata 393a's with only 5 returns.
Our goal is not to make a lot of money from this, but rather open up the doors of region-free capability to many who are presently region-locked. Hopefully, this will expand our community and increase our ability to share information.
Regards, Gary Tooze
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Gary Tooze
Mississauga, Ontario, CANADA |
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