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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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Are they all the same? I think I want to buy one. Which should I get? Keep in mind, this is the back of my receiver and it doesnt do audio through HDMI. I might have to replace this thing. :uhhok:
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:28 AM
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Don't you have a PS3 or Xbox 360?
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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They are NOT all the same. Definitely read up on them. I'd just get a blu-ray player, there are deals all over on them.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Draconius
Don't you have a PS3 or Xbox 360?
Not at my apartment, no.

I see this at Walmart for the same price I figure with their awesome return policy, I should just see if I like this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882641285

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They are NOT all the same. Definitely read up on them. I'd just get a blu-ray player, there are deals all over on them.
What are the differences? I read something about different upconverter chips? Where do I read? I dont wanna spend the money on a blu-ray player because I dont even have any blu rays. This is just more of a might as well have laying around the house things
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Originally Posted by b00gers
Not at my apartment, no.

I see this at Walmart for the same price I figure with their awesome return policy, I should just see if I like this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882641285



What are the differences? I read something about different upconverter chips? Where do I read? I dont wanna spend the money on a blu-ray player because I dont even have any blu rays. This is just more of a might as well have laying around the house things
Some are just shitty dvd players in general, and don't upconvert very well at all. Poor picture, poor operation. Read the reviews people write about them.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:37 AM
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Oppo plays everything. Buy this. You won't be sorry.

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv980h/default.asp
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check out avsforums.com I am sure there is something on there to help out.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Chefboiali
Oppo plays everything. Buy this. You won't be sorry.

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv980h/default.asp
Oppo is awesome. But BluRay players can be had for around that much these days.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:39 AM
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Philips upconverting dvd player is crap, mines junked out after a year of use.
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Old Dec 22, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by dubcac
Some are just shitty dvd players in general, and don't upconvert very well at all. Poor picture, poor operation. Read the reviews people write about them.
Got it. :run:

Originally Posted by Chefboiali
Oppo plays everything. Buy this. You won't be sorry.

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv980h/default.asp
I ran across that. I dont think I want to spend that much

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Oppo is awesome. But BluRay players can be had for around that much these days.
I dont see any that cheap. I still see them in the high $200s.

But I watched Blu Ray on my TV last night and I need to start taking advantage of the nicer TV I have. I might even switch to HD cable :run:
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