I would never call Momitsu "best" for anything. Some swear by the PQ, but reliability has been a problem. I prefer major brands. Panasonic makes an excellent $300 upscaling player, and for more $$, the Pioneer 59ai and Denon 3910 are among the very best.
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I need to buy a new DVD player for my HT and heard the Momitsu V880N is the best out there for HT formats (720,1080, etc). Anyone have this player or know about it, let me know what you think. I have seen alot of reviews, but want some personal opinions. Please add your 2cents.
Thanks,KevinRS
Thanks,KevinRS
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Give a brand some credit? I've had al momitsus, and just because on a forum mostly the problems are discussed doen's mean it's preferably abrands that are better.
Try to get the best picture quality, the S97 is now on par with the momitsu.
But the network thing is not in the S97, there you go, there is your decision criteria.
The V880N has been and is still on par with the best in PQ with dvd's over DVI, don't forget region free and hdcp gree. There you go
Try to get the best picture quality, the S97 is now on par with the momitsu.
But the network thing is not in the S97, there you go, there is your decision criteria.
The V880N has been and is still on par with the best in PQ with dvd's over DVI, don't forget region free and hdcp gree. There you go
Since the poster is looking for the 'best out there for HT formats (720P & 1080i)', the Momitsu would be low on the list.
Now if he said, cheapest 720P 1080i DVD player, then it would rank higher.
'Cheapest' and 'best' are countering forces in electronics. THe Momitsu may be the cheapest yet certainly is not the best.
Now if he said, cheapest 720P 1080i DVD player, then it would rank higher.
'Cheapest' and 'best' are countering forces in electronics. THe Momitsu may be the cheapest yet certainly is not the best.
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Kevin:
If you want personal reviews and the info fast-use the search feature. There are so many threads with member's opinions that you will need the weekend just to read them. No need to really start new thread.
Ron
| Originally posted by KevinRS I need to buy a new DVD player for my HT and heard the Momitsu V880N is the best out there for HT formats (720,1080, etc). Anyone have this player or know about it, let me know what you think. I have seen alot of reviews, but want some personal opinions. Please add your 2cents. Thanks,KevinRS |
If you want personal reviews and the info fast-use the search feature. There are so many threads with member's opinions that you will need the weekend just to read them. No need to really start new thread.
Ron
Thanks for the replies...I can see my seach is far from over...I have two "good" players, but want one that will improve my PQ and it seems the upper formats are the way to go.
Thanks, KevinRS
Thanks, KevinRS
From a price point are the Pioneer and Denon that much better than
the Momitsu?
the Momitsu?
If you need hdcp free region free and user coonfiguration dvi out, go momitsu.
If you just wat 480P 720P and 1080i and prefer the better controls/user interface you might try the others. In PQ there isn't much better than the V880. (and I mean tiny difference in scalings or deinterlacings) at least the mpeg decoder in the v880 is still one of the best! and nothing wrong with filmmode deinterlacing so I like mine..
If you just wat 480P 720P and 1080i and prefer the better controls/user interface you might try the others. In PQ there isn't much better than the V880. (and I mean tiny difference in scalings or deinterlacings) at least the mpeg decoder in the v880 is still one of the best! and nothing wrong with filmmode deinterlacing so I like mine..
If you're looking for the Momitsu, I suggest you check out my thread. You will most likely change your mind.
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Uhm, but you have the older discontinued regular version of the V880, correct??
Supposedly (and from the few reports of these new owners), the newer V880DX (deluxe) has fixed most of the major issues that the first version of this player had, correct?
The poster probably couldn't buy your older version new anymore, just the updated versions.
Fleaman
| Originally posted by DigitalfreakNYC If you're looking for the Momitsu, I suggest you check out my thread. You will most likely change your mind. |
Supposedly (and from the few reports of these new owners), the newer V880DX (deluxe) has fixed most of the major issues that the first version of this player had, correct?
The poster probably couldn't buy your older version new anymore, just the updated versions.
Fleaman
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While I somewhat agree with this, I too have done much searching on the Momitsu V880's, but most of the threads are related to the older V880, not the newer V880DX's. There are some threads for the new player, but not that many have piped in, as (I guess) not many are out there yet.
So I kinda agree about the poster starting a new thread for the newer Momitsu players.
BTW, the poster asked about the V880N which is the networkable version of the Deluxe V880DX. From what I know, if you don't need to network with your computer, there is no reason to get the V880N, just get the cheaper V880DX....
Correct??
Fleaman
| Originally posted by rboster Kevin: If you want personal reviews and the info fast-use the search feature. There are so many threads with member's opinions that you will need the weekend just to read them. No need to really start new thread. Ron |
So I kinda agree about the poster starting a new thread for the newer Momitsu players.
BTW, the poster asked about the V880N which is the networkable version of the Deluxe V880DX. From what I know, if you don't need to network with your computer, there is no reason to get the V880N, just get the cheaper V880DX....
Correct??
Fleaman
I just bought the V880 less than a month ago...new. That's the one that's still being sold...along with the DX.
That is interesting, becasue the only two momitsu units for sale at hkflix are the v880n and the v880dx. If you didn't get one of those two, then you must have the older model with all the problems.
I got mine in the latter half of feb. and it was the dx model. And other than having the worst remote I've ever used, it has worked flawlessly.
I got mine in the latter half of feb. and it was the dx model. And other than having the worst remote I've ever used, it has worked flawlessly.
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Yes, that is the route I went and I've been happy with it. But then I was looking for a region free player and wanted the upconverting to happen over component. If one was not concerned about using component cable or being region free and looking for the best in providing 720 or 1080 (as the original poster specified) then momitsu would not be the first or even second choice.
| Originally posted by fleaman [BTW, the poster asked about the V880N which is the networkable version of the Deluxe V880DX. From what I know, if you don't need to network with your computer, there is no reason to get the V880N, just get the cheaper V880DX.... Correct?? Fleaman [/b] |
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I was looking into the Momitsu because:
1) Only concerned with DVI output quality
2) Want region free and PAL conversion (I hope that works over the DVI out?)
3) Like the option for up-converting, even if my projector may like 480p in the end.
Is the Momitsu V880DX a good choice for my requirements? I've found in my limited research that it seems to be the 'Only' choice if I want requirements 1 thru 3.
But please, suggestions are welcomed!
Fleaman
| Originally posted by Ahab Yes, that is the route I went and I've been happy with it. But then I was looking for a region free player and wanted the upconverting to happen over component. If one was not concerned about using component cable or being region free and looking for the best in providing 720 or 1080 (as the original poster specified) then momitsu would not be the first or even second choice. |
1) Only concerned with DVI output quality
2) Want region free and PAL conversion (I hope that works over the DVI out?)
3) Like the option for up-converting, even if my projector may like 480p in the end.
Is the Momitsu V880DX a good choice for my requirements? I've found in my limited research that it seems to be the 'Only' choice if I want requirements 1 thru 3.
But please, suggestions are welcomed!
Fleaman
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I agree, that is strange because in the thread you started regarding your problems with the Momitsu Here , you clearly state in post #4 that "It's the regular version, not the deluxe." This post was on March 7th.
So it's not the DX and probably not the V880N that you have.
It seems that you bought (maybe unwillingly) the older version V880. Maybe they were blowing them out at an incredible price? I dunno.
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Hkflix currently only has the V880DX and V880N on their site. I don't know how long it's been that way, but currently the V880 is not being sold on their site.
Fleaman
| Originally posted by DigitalfreakNYC I just bought the V880 less than a month ago...new. That's the one that's still being sold...along with the DX. |
So it's not the DX and probably not the V880N that you have.
It seems that you bought (maybe unwillingly) the older version V880. Maybe they were blowing them out at an incredible price? I dunno.
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Hkflix currently only has the V880DX and V880N on their site. I don't know how long it's been that way, but currently the V880 is not being sold on their site.
Fleaman
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Are you saying it can't upconvert over DVI??
I'm not concerned with using component. Only intend to us DVI.
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Fleaman
| Originally posted by Ahab Yes, that is the route I went and I've been happy with it. But then I was looking for a region free player and wanted the upconverting to happen over component. If one was not concerned about using component cable or being region free and looking for the best in providing 720 or 1080 (as the original poster specified) then momitsu would not be the first or even second choice. |
I'm not concerned with using component. Only intend to us DVI.
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Fleaman
Well, for what it's worth...
I have the original v880 and love it. The pq is excellent on my Hitachi 51s500 and the features are what I bought it for (region free, PAL to NTSC, etc.).
I have never had any problems with my unit and it has the original loader. The build quality and the remote are pretty cheap, but haven't gotten in the way of me enjoying this player one bit. I've had it for over a year now.
Two thumbs up from this user.
I have the original v880 and love it. The pq is excellent on my Hitachi 51s500 and the features are what I bought it for (region free, PAL to NTSC, etc.).
I have never had any problems with my unit and it has the original loader. The build quality and the remote are pretty cheap, but haven't gotten in the way of me enjoying this player one bit. I've had it for over a year now.
Two thumbs up from this user.
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It can upconvert over both.
I originally hooked it up with a dvi to hdmi cable, but after comparing images thought it actually had (a slightly) better PQ with component. I'm not saying it would look better on component with your system, that's just how it worked out on mine. My sony LCD-RPTV converts the hdmi signal to analog and I'm sure that is most likely why the component perfomance is so comparatively good.
| Originally posted by fleaman Are you saying it can't upconvert over DVI?? I'm not concerned with using component. Only intend to us DVI. ?? Fleaman |
I originally hooked it up with a dvi to hdmi cable, but after comparing images thought it actually had (a slightly) better PQ with component. I'm not saying it would look better on component with your system, that's just how it worked out on mine. My sony LCD-RPTV converts the hdmi signal to analog and I'm sure that is most likely why the component perfomance is so comparatively good.
OK my bad. I did get the DX. I was getting it confused and I apologize for any confusion. The problems I'm having are with the DX.
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