Ten Things You Should Know Before You Buy An Upscaling DVD Player
Amidst all the buzz surrounding HD DVD and Blu-ray DVD players, there are two ways to get more out of your current DVDs to make them look better. If you are comfortable using a screwdriver and installing software you could buy a second-hand Xbox and install a mod chip that allows you to upscale your DVDs and make them look sexier.
However, if you are a mere mortal and want a way to upscale your DVDs without any fuss, then buying a Upscaling DVD Player is probably the best move. You’ll be amazed how much life an Upscaling DVD can add to DVD movies. Upscaling DVD Players are coming down in price every month, and if you are considering buying one here are some questions you should be asking yourself or the retailer:
- What resoulutions does it support? The usual suspects are 720p, 1080i and 1080p with 1080p being the best available. However, many people say that unless you have a very big screen you probably won’t be able to tell the difference between the dfferent resolutions. If you can save money by not getting a 1080p DVD player, then you should consider this.
- Does your TV support HDMI? Some players that do upscale to 1080i or 1080p only do it over HDMI. If you’ve got an older set with only component cables, then make sure that your DVD player upscales over component cables as well.
- Does it have wireless? this can be big boon in a DVD player as it means you can connect it to your home network and stream content. Great if you hate burning DVDs.
For more great tips on buying an Upscaling DVD player, check out this great post.
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