Appears as though we have some competition going on here. Very exciting, even though i'm in the background so to speak.
Since some/most of us will only decide to purchase one of these players for $60-$70 initially, it would be nice to see comparisons between the 2 players from those who were lucky enough to do so.
Also, a run through different features between the 2 players is essential in order to decide which player suites a particular person's needs/wants.
Thus far, the Theatertek seems to be ahead of the new PowerDVD 4.0 but i would like comparisons on overall sound quality as well, not just video. PowerDVD has always performed well in this department and i'm sure this new version is no different. Video appears to have improved FINALLY according to members that have seen this player in action.
The TT player looks like a winner, but leaves a possible question mark when it comes to sound quality. Good video is only half the equation. I would like more feedback from the Beta testers on this subject, Cliff, others? PowerDVD theoretically seems to have the more advanced software audio decoders but then again, there may not be a perceived difference in audio quality in the real world Home Theater environment. Let's pop in a few DVD's and compare the two.
Shall i say, let the war begin
Since some/most of us will only decide to purchase one of these players for $60-$70 initially, it would be nice to see comparisons between the 2 players from those who were lucky enough to do so.
Also, a run through different features between the 2 players is essential in order to decide which player suites a particular person's needs/wants.
Thus far, the Theatertek seems to be ahead of the new PowerDVD 4.0 but i would like comparisons on overall sound quality as well, not just video. PowerDVD has always performed well in this department and i'm sure this new version is no different. Video appears to have improved FINALLY according to members that have seen this player in action.
The TT player looks like a winner, but leaves a possible question mark when it comes to sound quality. Good video is only half the equation. I would like more feedback from the Beta testers on this subject, Cliff, others? PowerDVD theoretically seems to have the more advanced software audio decoders but then again, there may not be a perceived difference in audio quality in the real world Home Theater environment. Let's pop in a few DVD's and compare the two.
Shall i say, let the war begin