2007-11-21 06:13:20 · 4 answers · asked by malanina 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Home Theater
They actually do a lot: They do 3:2 pulldown, de-interlace and up-convert to 720 or 1080.
But it's still like magnifying newsprint: The original information started with 480 lines of data and it tries to magnify and fill in to fake like there is more information.
If you have an HDTV - your television will up convert standard def video to some higher resolution. Do standard def channels look as good as the HD channels? No.
These up-converting DVD players will do a somewhat better job than your television, but it still magnifying and trying to 'fake' a HD video image.
Get a real HD DVD player. For $200 the Toshiba A3 will play true HD-DVD videos, and it up-converts standard def as well. So you get the best of both worlds.
If you do decide to go with a up-converting player, the "Oppo" brand has been well respected for it's ability to up-convert things.
2007-11-21 06:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by Grumpy Mac 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Stay away from cheap upconverting dvd players. I have a denon and used to design high end home theaters. I do like the first persons technical advise, but if you get an upconverting dvd make sure you get a proper HDMI cable. Otherwise you are not converting. Plus your dvd will only show the native resolution of your tv 1080i, or 720p, unless you have a 1080p. I would be really leary of an HD Dvd player that costs under $150. Even with the holiday prices. There is a reason why there are cheap ones and expensive ones.
2007-11-21 14:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by lostinthefrost2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The upconversion in an HD DVD player will take a normal standard definition DVD and try to simulate the picture to one which is more closer to HD.
2007-11-21 14:37:27 · answer #3 · answered by Kimi-chan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the diplay more detail and alot better quality then normal tvs with dvd display you will notice a big difference with upscanning dvds but you need a good upscalling dvd player and a good tv set for that also ,the hd dvd players even if cheap do a good job at that and if you see hd dvds you will be suprized on how better it can possible be then upscaling dvd i dint think it could get much better well it does :)
2007-11-21 17:24:53 · answer #4 · answered by ahvillian 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋