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Did I Choose A Good DVD Upconversion Player

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Kage

Discussion Starter · Jan 16, 2008

I currently own the Panasonic DMP-BD30 blu-ray and I don't like its dvd playback, so I bought the Sony DVP-NS72HP (DVP-NS77H) from Costco a few days ago. At first, I thought that I wanted to get a HD-DVD player just for dvd upconversion, but I decided not to purchase one, because of slow loading times and its a dying format that might be dead sometime this year according to news sources (No offence to current or future HD-DVD owners).

The main reasons that I want to keep the Sony are:

1. One of the best dvd upconverter players near $100 with a decent HDMI cable that came included with the unit.

2. It was within my budget.

3. Makes a decent combo with my Panny Blu-ray player.

4. Better DVD playback than my Panny Blu-ray player.

5. Most of the time, I get a good clean and sharp image with the Sony in 1080i. I haven't tried 1080p, because I have a 768p LCD tv. I tried 720p, but I feel that my tv does a better job downscaling a 1080i signal to 768p, instead of upscaling 720p to 768p.

The reasons why that I might return the Sony are:

1. The pq can be grainy sometimes, but it might have to do with the source.

2. Do you think that the Oppo 980H is worth the extra money, even if I won't use most of the features like USB, DVD-A and SACD playback, etc.

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4x4rock

· #2 · Jan 16, 2008

I had and returned the NS72H/P from Costco and bought the NS77H from Frys for $20 cheaper. I got HDMI cables from monoprice and they look beefier than the one included with Costco player.

When I had the 72H/P I played Cars, Shrek 3, Ice Age and Pirates 2 on the Sony 40S3000 and they look really good. I didn't see much grain at all. I tried it on 1080i and 1080p only.

I don't see much differences between this player and the NS77H either.

One person I know compared the Oppo 980H and the NS77 on a Plasma set and he said he liked the PQ from the Oppo better.

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Norske

· #3 · Jan 16, 2008

I had this player as well, but there was a sale at Best Buy so I got the NS77 cheaper. I noticed no difference in performance. I am outputting 1080i to my 55" SXRD. 1080p isn't so good. Like 4x4rock, I have played those movies and then some and they look pretty good. Definitely a good purchase at a hundred bucks.

I actually took back a Toshiba HD A3 because I wasn't that impressed for the $200 that I spent and then I bought the sony. I understand that the Tosh is a better upconverting player, but I couldn't stand the long start up and load times. I will stick with my PS3 for Blu Ray material. I might consider the toshiba products if they get a little cheaper, then I can get the A30 or A35 and use that as my upconverting player, but I am in no hurry.

Long story short....you bought a good player. (IMO)

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wmcclain

· #4 · Jan 16, 2008

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Originally Posted by Kage /forum/post/12830787

I currently own the Panasonic DMP-BD30 blu-ray and I don't like its dvd playback, so I bought the Sony DVP-NS72HP (DVP-NS77H) from Costco a few days ago. At first, I thought that I wanted to get a HD-DVD player just for dvd upconversion, but I decided not to purchase one, because of slow loading times and its a dying format that might be dead sometime this year according to news sources (No offence to current or future HD-DVD owners).

The main reasons that I want to keep the Sony are:

1. One of the best dvd upconverter players near $100 with a decent HDMI cable that came included with the unit.

2. It was within my budget.

3. Makes a decent combo with my Panny Blu-ray player.

4. Better DVD playback than my Panny Blu-ray player.

5. Most of the time, I get a good clean and sharp image with the Sony in 1080i. I haven't tried 1080p, because I have a 768p LCD tv. I tried 720p, but I feel that my tv does a better job downscaling a 1080i signal to 768p, instead of upscaling 720p to 768p.

The reasons why that I might return the Sony are:

1. The pq can be grainy sometimes, but it might have to do with the source.

2. Do you think that the Oppo 980H is worth the extra money, even if I won't use most of the features like USB, DVD-A and SACD playback, etc.

How many players have you bought over the past year?

-Bill

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Mac11700

· #5 · Jan 16, 2008

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Originally Posted by Kage /forum/post/12830787

I currently own the Panasonic DMP-BD30 blu-ray and I don't like its dvd playback, so I bought the Sony DVP-NS72HP (DVP-NS77H) from Costco a few days ago. At first, I thought that I wanted to get a HD-DVD player just for dvd upconversion, but I decided not to purchase one, because of slow loading times and its a dying format that might be dead sometime this year according to news sources (No offence to current or future HD-DVD owners).

The main reasons that I want to keep the Sony are:

1. One of the best dvd upconverter players near $100 with a decent HDMI cable that came included with the unit.

2. It was within my budget.

3. Makes a decent combo with my Panny Blu-ray player.

4. Better DVD playback than my Panny Blu-ray player.

5. Most of the time, I get a good clean and sharp image with the Sony in 1080i. I haven't tried 1080p, because I have a 768p LCD tv. I tried 720p, but I feel that my tv does a better job downscaling a 1080i signal to 768p, instead of upscaling 720p to 768p.

The reasons why that I might return the Sony are:

1. The pq can be grainy sometimes, but it might have to do with the source.

2. Do you think that the Oppo 980H is worth the extra money, even if I won't use most of the features like USB, DVD-A and SACD playback, etc.

I haven't used your Sony...but I am sure pleased as punch with my new 980 I hooked up last night...I have the 60" SXRD 2 and the picture is superb...even somewhat better than my XA-1kn...(so-far)..

BTW...the format isn't dying just yet...just not growing a whole lot right at the moment......

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imjay

· #6 · Jan 19, 2008

I think we can reach a point of diminishing returns chasing marginal differences in technology with dollars.

I like my older model Sony up converting standard definition dvd player. It looks good and while it is not HD it holds up well in our HD household.

Does your Sony look good to you? Sounds like it does so since we are frugal folk we would recommend keeping what you have instead of paying more for a marginal and maybe not ever visible improvement. This year's models of hi-def dvd players are boasting a big increase in screen refresh rate. Big Deal, why would I pay for something that I probably can't see and won't enhance my viewing experience.

This technology churns so fast that I'll keep what I have and wait and save my $$$ for something to come along that I really can't live without - like stereo 3D.

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