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Not looking for audio/visual top shelf stuff.
As a disclaimer, I'm not old or a NON-gadget freak. I have computers, PDA's, ipods, GPS, flat screen......... but I just didn't get on the DVD band wagon. Besides I watch shows on cable or go to the movie theater.
I have a new Sony KDL-32M3000 Bravia 32" LCD. I also have a PVR (I made) and a digital "HD" cable box.
For under $100 name brand (consumer) I'm looking at Philips or Sony with a HDMI out and/or component (because I am running out of HDMI inputs to the TV).
I guess I want upscaling?
Here are some models that caught my eye. Is upscaling needed or worth it?
Sony NS77H/B NS700H/B
Philips DVP5982, DVP5960/37
There all are around the $80 or under range. I probably going to just rent some DVD movies to watch.
Thanks for your expert opinion or just opinion.
PS as a second thought I have a PVR I made and use. I could add a DVD player/burner but figure the stand alone DVD deal would be better. Can I get a good picture off the computer. The PVR (computer) is already connected to the TV via the video card and DVI-HDMI cable.
I'll probably add the burner anyway simply because I might want to save some thing to a DVD disk. Right now I just record and watch off the hard drive and erase as I go. Any thoughts on this. Blue-Ray?
Probably not for awhile. Heck it took me 6 years to get a DVD.
THANKS G
As a disclaimer, I'm not old or a NON-gadget freak. I have computers, PDA's, ipods, GPS, flat screen......... but I just didn't get on the DVD band wagon. Besides I watch shows on cable or go to the movie theater.
I have a new Sony KDL-32M3000 Bravia 32" LCD. I also have a PVR (I made) and a digital "HD" cable box.
For under $100 name brand (consumer) I'm looking at Philips or Sony with a HDMI out and/or component (because I am running out of HDMI inputs to the TV).
I guess I want upscaling?
Here are some models that caught my eye. Is upscaling needed or worth it?
Sony NS77H/B NS700H/B
Philips DVP5982, DVP5960/37
There all are around the $80 or under range. I probably going to just rent some DVD movies to watch.
Thanks for your expert opinion or just opinion.
PS as a second thought I have a PVR I made and use. I could add a DVD player/burner but figure the stand alone DVD deal would be better. Can I get a good picture off the computer. The PVR (computer) is already connected to the TV via the video card and DVI-HDMI cable.
I'll probably add the burner anyway simply because I might want to save some thing to a DVD disk. Right now I just record and watch off the hard drive and erase as I go. Any thoughts on this. Blue-Ray?
Probably not for awhile. Heck it took me 6 years to get a DVD.

THANKS G