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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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What is the cheaper option to the Oppo? I want to spend around 100 or less for a good upconverting dvd player that can play most files.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Jani 5
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What he said. I like my phillips 1080P upconverting player. It's noticeable. Not as best as the Oppo, but very nice.
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Can't help you... It's the Oppo or nothing at all....
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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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i'm waiting until that blu ray/hd crap dust settles. I'm on a budget so I'll skip the oppo.
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NOPD
i'm waiting until that blu ray/hd crap dust settles. I'm on a budget so I'll skip the oppo.


I know. Why don't you just buy a cheap one for now. Maybe you can find a cheap player on ebay....
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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i had the LG DN191H and liked it. it was pretty cheap (~$100 i think)
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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you said cheap

we just got one of these in the office, it works :dunno:
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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Jani 5
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I have the Phillips 5982
I Love it so far ,It has true USB 2.0, hdmi,upconverts to 1080p
bought it at best buy for 59.00

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Old Aug 24, 2007 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by hitman619
I have the Phillips 5982
I Love it so far ,It has true USB 2.0, and hdmi imput ,upconverts to 1080p
bought it at best buy for 59.00
why does a dvd player need hdmi input?
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