Which DVD Player are you using for your HDTV?

[RobZie]

Do any of those players upconvert through component?

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by RobZie

Do any of those players upconvert through component?

Most players do not upconvert through component unless they have been "flashed" or put into a special mode since Macrovision protection prevents upconversion over component.

My DVD player is a PC, connected by component to my current HDTV, so Macrovision isn't a problem for me. And once the BluRay / HD-DVD war is settled, I'll just pop in a new drive and be compatible.

[ag76]

Originally Posted by GMAN

I just bought Sony's DVP-NS70H DVD Player with Precision Cinema Progressive. Jeez, I sound like a commercial.

Feedback? Comments?

[Marbuck]

Originally Posted by ag76

Feedback? Comments?

I've got the same DVD player. When my TV arrives tomorrow, I'll be able to test it and give some feedback. It seems like a good unit for the price.

[protovision]

Originally Posted by jvincent

My DVD player is a PC, connected by component to my current HDTV, so Macrovision isn't a problem for me. And once the BluRay / HD-DVD war is settled, I'll just pop in a new drive and be compatible.

Hope you have a 3+ghz processor in that PC for HD

I use my modded Xbox, which upconverts, depending on the dvd software I use. Unfortunatly, it will not play back any sort of HD media (wmvhd, divxhd, etc) reliably, too much for the poor p3 733 inside it.

As with a lot of others, I'll be buying a xbox360 only once it has been cracked for mods. My Xbox is 200 times more useful now with the mod then without.

protovision

[Marbuck]

Sony DSP-NS575P here.

[GMAN]

Originally Posted by ag76

Feedback? Comments?

I've taken the Sony DVP-NS70H DVD Player for a test drive over the last few days now. In comparison to my 2 year old Sony DVD player, the NS70H is much better at picture detail. This is probably due to the upconvergence and the HDMI ability. There are lights on the front of the unit to let you know if progressive scan is operating and if the HDMI connection is too. Also, some other added features in regards to slow and fast motion play. It's even easier to find the right spot on your DVD by forward or reverse motion. And the step-by-step play is fun as well.

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by protovision

Hope you have a 3+ghz processor in that PC for HD

I use my modded Xbox, which upconverts, depending on the dvd software I use. Unfortunatly, it will not play back any sort of HD media (wmvhd, divxhd, etc) reliably, too much for the poor p3 733 inside it.

HD playback is fine on my 2.4G P4. Note that there's no need to upconvert HD. It's already high res enough.

Also, a lot of the actual upconversion work and mpeg/wmv decoding is handled by the newer graphics cards. So depending on how post-processing intensive you want to be a relatively modest PC can do quite well.

[MediaRoomManiac]

If I recall correctly, the Panasonic S97/S77's (with the Faroudja DCDi chip) causes macoblocking to occur on the set. I have not witnessed this myself as I do not own this player, but I have a friend who does and it didn't show on his player/set (52HMX84). This is just what i've read on other forums.

Has anyone heard any news on the new upconverting Toshiba SD6980? MSRP: $269.00

Here's a short feature list:
Single Disc Tray
Progressive Scan
HDMI™ Output (720p/1081i) Upconversion
DVD-Audio/SACD Playback
DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD/MP3/WMA
HD JPEG Viewer
DivX Playback
Universal Remote Control with TV Controls
24 bit/192KHz PCM Audio Compatibility
10 in 2 Card Slot Supports: Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro/Memory Stick Duo/SD Card/Mini SD/Smart Media Card/Multi Media Card/Compac Flash/Micro Drive/XD Picture Card

It's not available at BB or FS (at least not on their website yet). Looks to be a worthy contender to the Panny/Denon now, since the previous model Tosh DVD Players were sub par and had poor PQ from many user reviews. I'm doing research now as I am planning to purchase the 52HMX85 end of this year and need a good upconverting DVD player to go with this set after I buy it.

Thanks all!

[EMAGDNIM]

I'm in the market for a new DVD player for my Christmas gift (Front PJ). I'm looking at the Panasonic S77, Sony DVP-NS70H, and the Samsung HD850. I have seen the 850 in action and it looks great, but I have not seen the Panny or Sony in action. I have heard great things about alll of them.

Right now Its a toss up. I guess I have to do some more reading on it...

[Hossss]

Im also looking at a new dvd player.. and I need some recomondations...
Requirements are
-Up convert to 1080i, tv only suppots this format for some reason
-The up converting needs to be threw the componets
-The player needs to be within a reasonable price..
- perfer one that can up convert all material, and with no firm ware updates but can do the firm ware if needed

The componets upconverting can be changed if some one knows if i can display 1080i threw the bell high def reciver 6100 without the HDMI output

BtW this new restrictions on newbies creating a thread is wierd, wondering if this will ever be read and responded to.

[ricoman]

Originally Posted by MediaRoomManiac

Has anyone heard any news on the new upconverting Toshiba SD6980? MSRP: $269.00

Here's a short feature list:
Single Disc Tray
Progressive Scan
HDMI™ Output (720p/1081i) Upconversion
DVD-Audio/SACD Playback
DVD/DVD-R/DVD-RW/CD/CD-R/CD-RW/VCD/MP3/WMA
HD JPEG Viewer
DivX Playback
Universal Remote Control with TV Controls
24 bit/192KHz PCM Audio Compatibility
10 in 2 Card Slot Supports: Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro/Memory Stick Duo/SD Card/Mini SD/Smart Media Card/Multi Media Card/Compac Flash/Micro Drive/XD Picture Card

It's not available at BB or FS (at least not on their website yet). Looks to be a worthy contender to the Panny/Denon now, since the previous model Tosh DVD Players were sub par and had poor PQ from many user reviews. I'm doing research now as I am planning to purchase the 52HMX85 end of this year and need a good upconverting DVD player to go with this set after I buy it.

Thanks all!

I looked at several upconverting dvd players including the Toshiba. As you can see from the spec, it doesn't play +R media. Most of my backups are +R so I went with the LG DVB418 and am very happy with it. For the price (approx. $179 at Circuit City or Best Buy, but I've seen it on sale for as low as $149) it's a best buy, plays every thing. If you play DL discs, make sure you set the booktype to dvd-rom when you burn it. It is really very near HD quality, actually better than some of the mediocre HD channels, but not quite as good as the really good ones. All in all, I've had it for 5-6 months and would buy it again if I was looking now. Only thing is that you need to buy an HDMI cable, it doesn't come with it.

[Scottatah]

so...are they really worth it comparing it to a normal dvd player. The guy i talked to at bestbuy, maybe he just didn't wanna talk to me about them, maybe he fits the box store stereotype...but none the less he tore the upconverting receivers apart saying that they're essentially useless and won't make a difference at all. Simply just go with a regular dvd player if you want one.

(and it's not like they weren't in stock cause there was a buncha box's below)

[biglyle]

After testing about 10 players I went with the Panasonic S97 and could not be happier. It is the best player I have ever seen for the price.

[Q]

Originally Posted by biglyle

After testing about 10 players I went with the Panasonic S97 and could not be happier. It is the best player I have ever seen for the price.

Other than the OPPO player I agree. I read it was one of the best players under $1000.