Samsung DVD-1080P8 1080p Upconverting DVD Player
April 23, 2008
With the Samsung 1080P8 DVD player, everything old is new again. Experience your favorite movies in beautiful high definition.
This DVD player will upconvert your standard DVDs to 1080 high definition so you can enjoy an enhanced cinematic experience with superior sharpness, color and details.
Plays Standard DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD, CD-R, CD-RW in any of the following formats: MP3, WMA, JPEG, MPEG-4, or DivX.
This is one of the best DVD players for the money right now. If you can’t afford a Blu-ray player then grab this one. It does a fantastic job upconverting old movies to 1080p resolution and brings you a crystal clear picture with super fast performance.
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April 1, 2008
We waited for the Blu-Ray vs HD battle to be over for a long time. Now that Blu-ray has won, we find a new standard creeping in. Welcome Blu-Ray 2.0.
So whats the difference in 2.0 versus whats already out there? I mean, a Blu-Ray player is a Blu-Ray player right? Well, not exactly. You see Blu-ray has profiles which determine what features are available for playback.
Let me try to break it down for you.
From the first Blu-Ray player released until around November 2007, they were all profile 1.0 players. They offered no local storage, no Internet capabilities and a secondary video and audio decoder was optional.
Profile 1.1 aka “Bonus View” players are being sold now along side of the Profile 1.0 players. Profile 1.1 players allow for picture-in-picture content which allows you to browse other features while the main film is running. To do this they had to include local storage which is at minimum 256k. These added features mean that Profile 1.1 players also have a mandatory second video and audio decoder.
Profile 2.0 aka “BD-Live” players are set to be released this year. They include a local storage upgrade over Profile 1.1 players. This takes local storage from 256k to 1 gigabyte. Along with the added memory, Profile 2.0 players will have an ethernet port for Internet access. Once you are hooked up to the Internet, BD-Live will give you access to content such as online shopping and games.
Both Sony and Panasonic have already stated their plans to make BD-Live players. The Sony BDP-S550 will be priced at around $500, and Panasonic’s DMP-BD50 will be between $500 and $650. Both should be available this fall.
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November 21, 2007
The Toshiba HD-A3 high definition DVD player is an inexpensive way to enjoy the clarity of HD movies at home without breaking your bank account.
Yes, it only goes up to 1080i resolution. Well, if you have a 1080i TV then you are all set. Even so, your budget may not allow for a 1080p DVD player. If you are set on 1080p resolution don’t go for the Toshiba HD-A30 1080p DVD player. The quality in 1080p is so poor you would be better off buying the HD-A3 and having some change left over.
This is a perfect entry level high definition DVD player. If you have been wanting to get into the HD DVD’s then this will be a great start. Plus, with the exception of the HD-A30, Toshiba always makes great DVD players. I still own two Toshiba DVD players. I think the quality of parts and assembly is top notch and that makes for a great appliance even years down the road.
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Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 MiniDVD Camcorder
October 31, 2007
The Sony Handycam DCR-DVD108 MiniDVD Camcorder is a great little camera for the money and we will show you why. Oh, and when we say little, we mean it… this thing is thin, which will be nice in the camera bag.
This camera has plenty of features and captures crystal clear images directly to DVD. It supports DVD-Rs and DVD+/-RWs. Whenever you want to watch your new home movie creation just finalize the disc and pop it in to you DVD player. It’s that easy.
The Handycam DCR-DVD108 features include USB, image stabilization with Super SteadyShot® technology, 40x optical zoom, 2.5″ LCD screen, Still image capability with built in memory card slot, record low light video with Super NightShot Infrared technology and Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens to name a few.
Conclusion
For a strong entry to mid range consumer camcorder, that will make it easy for anyone to film their child’s first steps or capture memories of your upcoming vacation, this is a great camera. For the price, the quality of video, and the features, this camera is hard to pass up. Plus you get the peace of mind from Sony’s track record in the cameras.
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LG Super BH100 High-definition HD DVD / Blu-ray Disc Player
October 29, 2007
So, you want an DVD player that will produce a high definition picture but you are torn between HD and Blu-ray? Well, look no further. The LG BH100 is here. But, does it work like it claims to?
The answer is yes… but wait, before you go run out and buy one, let us break it down for you.
This is an exceptional achievement in home entertainment. Now you don’t have to have 2 DVD players sitting in your entertained center. But, like with everything, there is a drawback. The price is hefty although it has come down since it’s introduction but it still puts a dent in your wallet, unless you are Donald Trump.
It also has limited HD functionality. Yes, it plays movies in HD without a problem but, the advanced features of the DVD will not be available. To me this means that this is more of a Blu-Ray DVD player that will play HD DVD’s. Oh, and although it says this is a 1080p DVD player, you may have some issues if you have older HD TV’s. It may downgrade it to 1080i. Check with LG for compatibility issues.
Other the the above mentioned gripes, it does what it claims to do. It has a beautiful picture and sleek design that will compliment your entertainment center. It will also play DVD-Video, DVD-R & DVD-RW, and DVD+R & DVD+RW. It has selectable 720p/1080i video upconversion for regular DVD and Built-in audio decoding for Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby TrueHD (2-channel), DTS, and multichannnel uncompressed PCM. It also has all of the standard A/V outputs, including 5.1-channel analog audio outputs and a port labeled LAN which I am guessing is for firmware updates.
Overall this is a nice DVD player that is feature rich with lots of plugins. It should be a nice addition to your collection if you choose to buy and you can look past the gripes.
Where to Buy - LG Super BH100 HD / Blu-ray DVD Player
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Review: Pioneer AVIC-D3 15GB In-Dash GPS Navigation System with DVD Player
October 23, 2007
Pioneer AVIC-D3 In-Dash GPS Navigation System with DVD Player
- Optional XM NavTraffic™ - -DVD/CD/WMA/MP3
- -6.1″ color display
- -Bluetooth capability
- -Complete navigation system
- -Satellite radio/iPod-ready
Pro’s: Awesome display! The wide screen has 1440 x 234 pixel resolution, so you know it is crystal clear!
Designed for user ease of use. Controls are positioned around bezel for optimal user experience.
Add the XM Nav Traffic option and you will be ahead of the rest in your commute home! Traffic info is provided in a continuous feed!
The Pioneer AVIC-D3 navigation system comes with the massive Tele Atlas database on 2 DVD’s to bring you turn by turn directions quickly via the graphic map interface and voice guidance.
There is also an optional CD-BTB200 Bluetooth adapter which will enable you to make and receive hands free phone calls. The phone call comes through your car speakers and your voice is picked up from the included mic.
The AVIC-D3 is also sleek and smooth, providing the perfect user experience with it’s double din construction ( which is standard on most vehicles ) and it’s ability to change the back light to accommodate any mood.
The AVIC-D3 is also satellite radio and iPod-ready! Satellite radio is built in but all it takes to hook up your iPod is the optional CD-I200 iPod connector and you are good to go!
Cons:
Not much really. The only thing is you have to switch out DVD’s but you have to pull over to type in the directions so, switching them out is no big deal anyway. And, with the super fast processors it is so quick!
Overall:
You could not find this deck with all of these features in another brand name under $1600 bucks. It’s well worth it and will be reliable and dependable like the Pioneer name always is.
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