HDMI - upscaling dvd player

[internetbuyer]

Looking for a cheap(cheapest) player, funds are tight and my player on the way out

[dazzM]

philips dvp 5960/05 (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=157&id=30372&p=http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=322237&cm_ven=Affiliatewindow&cm_cat=Affiliate&cm_pla=Affiliate&cm_ite=Affiliate)
i have one, and so far, for the price i am amazed at the picture quality it throws out.

[Alan b]

Moving...

[tigrr_uk]

Did you get a HDMI lead in the box?

[dazzM]

Did you get a HDMI lead in the box?
No, had to pay extra for that. 25 on top

[typing00]

Looking for a cheap(cheapest) player, funds are tight and my player on the way out
The Sony NS96 has got great reviews (http://www.avforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=356808&page=3) .

[hallanthony]

Other alternatives worth looking at are the Pioneer DV696 (around £150, think it was on off at about £100 in RicherSounds) or at around £190 is the Oppo 981 widley regarded as one of the best upscaling players

I would have a read over at avforums for more details

[b1956]

I was just about to post a similar question :thumbs: .
I have just purchased the Panny TH42PX60 HD TV and was considering complimenting it with an upscaling dvd player.
My budget is £100 and the Pioneer DV 696 looked about the best when sifting through reviews. I'm sure its a few quid more than the price posted above at Richersounds, i found it for £110 elsewhere. I enquired availability at a few distributors and a couple of them said they would not be stocking it as it is now discontinued :shrug: . Is this true ? No mention of this on the Pioneer website.
Will also check the Sony NS96 as didnt consider this one.
Play.com are currently doing 1.2m Linx HDMi leads for £7.99.
Can anyone comment on the Pioneer player or recommend any others ?
I'll check back with interest, cheers :wave: .

[Midge]

I use a Denon 1730 with my 42" Panny, and the picture it gives out is fantastic!!

[jeddie]

Another vote for Oppo 981

Just installed mine and i am amazed at the quality & plays everything you throw at it.
Also comes with a HDMI cable but can cost as much as £180 Including Customs But well worth it.

[gobstopper]

I have no direct experience, and I'm keeping an eye open for a potential candidate (though I do not have an HD ready screen as yet).

On the AVForums site I keep reading decent things about the Panasonic S52.

[farrar]

The Philips DVP 5960 is a good choice, very good community firmware updates.

[TigaSefi]

All all dvd players mentioned here are region free too?

[b1956]

Any more votes for the Pioneer DV 696 ?

i thought id made my mind up to go for the Pioneer for £109 del,
but i'm tempted with the Oppo 981 too (where is the best place to purchase from and is this multi-region and PAL compatible ?)

Might have to check out the Panasonic S52 if thats also getting good reviews.

I'm connecting to a Panny TH42PX60 plasma if anyone can offer any recommendations or advice.

[John Hodson]

...but i'm tempted with the Oppo 981 too (where is the best place to purchase from and is this multi-region and PAL compatible ?)


CRT Projectors (http://www.crtprojectors.co.uk/dvd_players.htm) and yes it is :)

[gobstopper]

Interesting - The CRT web site says that this player is universal, but no mention of whether that includes DVD-RAM disks. Can anyone confirm?

[internetbuyer]

I just brought a Wharfedale DVD320HDMI only available at Argos and you also save £5 on a HDMI lead when brought with this player. Book price was £49.99 and then the lead at £15, But when i got to the till it ringed in at £39.99 so for £54.98 i got a steal, Plugged it in and on the remote hit the HDMI button till i got to 1080i and wow.
I know its not a dear player but on my Samsung 32" R74 mind blowing on Lord of the rings. If your not bothered about losing DIVX like I'm not as i hook my lappy up via VGA, then this player is for you. Page 365 2nd down on the right in the new Argos book.

[b1956]

Does the Xbox 360 HD DVD drive upscale ?