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How does a HDMI dvd player compare to PS3?

  • 07-08-2008 7:06pm
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    Hallo there ,looking for some advice on getting a Multi region dvd player with hdmi ,that would come close to ps3 dvd upscaling.

    I've got a panny plasma ,so it's a bit more forgiving with lower resolutions.
    Is it possible to get a player cheaply ,I don't want to keep using the PS3 all the time for DVD's.

    Cheers.


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  • #2
    MediaTank
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    Hard to go wrong with the Phillips DVP5980, at only €69 or so. HDMI 1.1 support and of course upscaling, results are impressive on my 40" LCD.


  • #3
    MartMax
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    hi there,

    where can we find this Philips DVP5980 in Dublin for €69?

    i was looking at Denon DVD-1740 and Samsung HD870 (no 1080p upscaling) which are more expensive. the advantage of Philips over the other two is that it has a USB input. Obviously cheaper.


  • #4
    MediaTank
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    mart_max wrote: »
    hi there,

    where can we find this Philips DVP5980 in Dublin for €69?

    i was looking at Denon DVD-1740 and Samsung HD870 (no 1080p upscaling) which are more expensive. the advantage of Philips over the other two is that it has a USB input. Obviously cheaper.

    I either bought mine in the Philips shop on Dame St. - or from Pixmania, I don't remember which.


  • #5
    big_moe
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    with a panasonic plasma, go for a panny dvd player. dvd-s511 at €109 or then the better dvd-s54 at €149. both great players.

    http://www.allianceelectric.ie/products/dvd/dvdplayer/dvds511.htm
    http://www.allianceelectric.ie/products/dvd/dvdplayer/dvds54.htm

    i have a panny plasma with a PS3. great for blu rays but a bit lacking on the dvd upscaling so i got a pioneer dvd player and its the business

    http://www.allianceelectric.ie/products/dvd/dvdplayer/dv400.htm

    adam


  • #6
    MartMax
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    adam,

    i have a panny plasma too. how's the pioneer DV-400 compared to panny s54? it's 50 euros extra but doesn't seem to be getting much review on the net. though i wish the s54 has a USB thing too.


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  • #7
    big_moe
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    picture-wise the difference isnt that noticeable... the reason i bought the pioneer was because of the usb functionality of it.

    adam


  • #8
    MartMax
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    big_moe wrote: »
    picture-wise the difference isnt that noticeable... the reason i bought the pioneer was because of the usb functionality of it.

    adam

    Thanks Adam. I think I'm going after for a DV-600 from RS. Rang you guys the other day, u guys had no stock.


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