HD DVD players question

Clangerette · 06-01-2008, 16:11

Hi
I am looking to buy a HD DVD player and have found one that says it will make standard dvds look almost as good as HD dvds. Is this a feature of all/most players? Thanx

Nigel Goodwin · 06-01-2008, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Clangerette

Hi
I am looking to buy a HD DVD player and have found one that says it will make standard dvds look almost as good as HD dvds. Is this a feature of all/most players? Thanx

They all upscale standard dvd's, but your TV already does the exact same thing - claims of being 'almost as good as HD' is GREATLY exaggerated. It 'may' be slightly better than a normal DVD player, but if you have a decent TV it may be no better at all.

So don't buy one based on such claims, buy it to watch HD discs, with the added bonus it will play your old discs as well.

Jarrak · 06-01-2008, 16:45

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Originally Posted by Clangerette

Hi
I am looking to buy a HD DVD player and have found one that says it will make standard dvds look almost as good as HD dvds. Is this a feature of all/most players? Thanx

As Nigel says there is a world of difference between even good upscaled SD to native HD but without any doubt the scaling chipsets used in the Toshiba range of HD DVD players punch well above their price range and are more than a match for similar priced mid-range DVD players from the major manufacturers.

You will not go wrong with a HD DVD player for upscaling DVD and the bonus if that there are hundreds of HD DVD movies out there which look even better. You may consider a Blu-ray alternative, their players also have good quality scalers and take the PS3 it can play Blu-ray, upscale DVD and play games

Clangerette · 06-01-2008, 17:14

Thanx for the advice, much appreciated

Zazou · 06-01-2008, 17:55

Clangerette, it would be remiss not to tell you that there was a major announcement a few days ago which could ultimately decide the outcome of the 'HD format war'. That announcement being that Warner will become Blu-ray exclusive from May 2008, making the split of studios supporting Blu-ray over HD DVD 70/30. Many publications are now predicting that it is more likely that the Blu-ray format will win and that HD DVD will soon become obsolete. Of course there a few hundred movies already available on that format, and those might do you. However, if you are hoping to buy movies that are released in the next 6/12 months, HD DVD might not be the format to choose. I wouldn't rush your purchase if I were you unless you are in position where you can easily upgrade to another player should that situation arise.

Clangerette · 06-01-2008, 18:50

Thanx, I think you're right that I should hold off for a while. Thanx for the info

06-01-2008, 16:11	#1
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	HD DVD players question Hi I am looking to buy a HD DVD player and have found one that says it will make standard dvds look almost as good as HD dvds. Is this a feature of all/most players? Thanx

06-01-2008, 16:19	#2
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette Hi I am looking to buy a HD DVD player and have found one that says it will make standard dvds look almost as good as HD dvds. Is this a feature of all/most players? Thanx They all upscale standard dvd's, but your TV already does the exact same thing - claims of being 'almost as good as HD' is GREATLY exaggerated. It 'may' be slightly better than a normal DVD player, but if you have a decent TV it may be no better at all. So don't buy one based on such claims, buy it to watch HD discs, with the added bonus it will play your old discs as well.

06-01-2008, 16:45	#3
Jarrak Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ilkeston Posts: 18,075	Quote: Originally Posted by Clangerette Hi I am looking to buy a HD DVD player and have found one that says it will make standard dvds look almost as good as HD dvds. Is this a feature of all/most players? Thanx As Nigel says there is a world of difference between even good upscaled SD to native HD but without any doubt the scaling chipsets used in the Toshiba range of HD DVD players punch well above their price range and are more than a match for similar priced mid-range DVD players from the major manufacturers. You will not go wrong with a HD DVD player for upscaling DVD and the bonus if that there are hundreds of HD DVD movies out there which look even better. You may consider a Blu-ray alternative, their players also have good quality scalers and take the PS3 it can play Blu-ray, upscale DVD and play games

06-01-2008, 17:14	#4
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Thanx for the advice, much appreciated

06-01-2008, 17:55	#5
Zazou Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Teesside Posts: 71	Clangerette, it would be remiss not to tell you that there was a major announcement a few days ago which could ultimately decide the outcome of the 'HD format war'. That announcement being that Warner will become Blu-ray exclusive from May 2008, making the split of studios supporting Blu-ray over HD DVD 70/30. Many publications are now predicting that it is more likely that the Blu-ray format will win and that HD DVD will soon become obsolete. Of course there a few hundred movies already available on that format, and those might do you. However, if you are hoping to buy movies that are released in the next 6/12 months, HD DVD might not be the format to choose. I wouldn't rush your purchase if I were you unless you are in position where you can easily upgrade to another player should that situation arise.

06-01-2008, 18:50	#6
Clangerette Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 829	Thanx, I think you're right that I should hold off for a while. Thanx for the info

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