What is Standard DVD upscaling?

Question

I'm looking at Blu-Ray disk players and there is one that has a feature called Standard DVD upscaling. What exactly does it mean and would it be worth the money to invest in it?

Answer 1

DVD up scaling means it takes the standard DVD video and up scales/ up converts to a higher resolution either 720p or 1080i
personally i am waiting to see what format wins, either blu-ray or HD DVD

Answer 2

Upscaling is an attempt to improve the picture of standard DVDs. The above answer is correct, in that it will display standard DVDs in 720p or 1080i, which will make them look better than a normal DVD player would. They'll never look as good as a HD-DVD or Bl Ray disc, but they'll look better than in a non-upscaling player.

One catch. To utilize upscaling, you must using the HDMI output from the player (although a few rare players are exceptions). So you need an HDMI input on your TV to really benefit from it. Many older TVs do not have this. Some do have DVI inputs, which will also work with a HDMI to DVI cable. Otherwise you'll have to forego upscaling or try more expensive work arounds.

Answer 3

there are miniture elf's that live inside the HD player itself and when you put in a standard DVD (non HD) they get to work by quickly interlacing additional lines of resolution down very very quickly..too quickly for the eyes to see but they do it soo fast that it creates a super sharp picture much like HD! Yes,it's worth the investment! It makes your old DVD look crystal clear! Did I mention the cool little elfs?!
lol

Answer 4

Actually all HD/Blu-ray players can upscale SD to HD;
however, your HDTV may have an even better upscaler.