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DVD continues its penetration into retail stores and consumer"s homes at an accelerated pace. Even if you don"t have a high-end TV or home theater system, you can still enjoy the benefits of the DVD revolution. However, if you do have a higher end system or TV, even today"s inexpensive players have a wealth of features. Here are some entry level players to consider. OPPO Digital DV970HD DVD Player with HDMI Output and DVD-Audio/SACD Playback The OPPO DV970HD is a "Wolf in Sheep"s Clothing". This DVD player delivers great video and audio. HDMI connectivity and upscaling enables the DV970HD to deliver an excellent picture on an HDTV. Other features, such as DVD-Audio, SACD, and Divx playback add great audio and video flexibility. If you are looking for a new DVD player, to use with a flat panel HDTV and surround sound system, you should check out the 970. For less than $200 it performs as well as some more expensive units. Universal DVD Player Features: Superior compatibility with DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), DivX®, Xvid, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD and other digital audio and video media/formats Official DivX® Certified product, certified to the Home Theater Profile Plays all versions of DivX® video (including DivX® 6) with standard playback of DivX® media files Plays XviD and .SRT, .SMI, .IDX and .SUB format Video Up-Conversion Features: High definition up-conversion with film-like picture quality to up-convert 720x480 interlaced video encoded on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i High-quality pure digital video and audio through a single HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cable Multiple high definition video formats through HDMI and component outputs*: NTSC: 480i/480p/720p/1080i; PAL: 576i/576p/720p/1080i (* Component output for CSS-encrypted DVD discs (almost all commercially pressed DVD discs) is limited to 480i/480p only.) Compatible with HDTV, HD-Ready TV, HDTV monitors and projectors For more information about DVD video up-conversion, please read our white paper article Getting the Most out of DVD on an HDTV Display Optimized Audio Features: Optimized analog audio circuitry for great audio quality Built-in Dolby Digital decoder with individual 5.1ch and down-mixed stereo outputs Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs for Dolby Digital, DTS and Linear PCM Unique "Audio Only" mode with video processing turned off for perfect acoustic fidelity 3D Surround (Virtual Surround): Concert, Live, Dance, Techno, Classic, Soft Built-in equalizer, channel trim and channel delay functions Compatibility Features: PAL/NTSC disc and TV compatible with automatic or manual system conversion Compatible with CD-R/RW, DVD±R/RW and DVD+R DL* (* Playability of self-recorded discs may vary depending on media and formatting software types) Enhanced dual-layer disc support with fast layer change Wide range universal power supply (~100V-240V, 50/60Hz AC) Standard Video Features: Progressive scan component outputs (YPbPr) Composite video and S-Video outputs for standard TVs Supports screen aspect ratio 4:3 (standard) and 16:9 (wide-screen) User adjustable video controls: Sharpness, Contrast, Brightness, Saturation, Hue and Gamma Multi-angle view Convenience Features: Special disc tray - thin, flexible and strong. Can tolerate some bending without breaking. 4-in-1 flash memory card reader compatible with Memory Stick, Secure Digital, Multi-Media Card, and SmartMedia (MS/SD/MMC/SM) USB interface for expanded connectivity Smooth and easy navigation of photo albums, music collections and video files on DVD, CD, flash memory cards and USB disks. Selectable subtitle and audio tracks Discrete ON/OFF remote control IR code for programmable universal remote controls Connectors: HDMI - High Definition Multimedia Interface: 1 Component Video (YPbPr/YCbCr): 1 group (3 connectors) Analog Stereo Audio (Mixed 2-Channel Left/Right): 1 group (2 connectors) Analog 5.1 Channel Audio: 1 group (6 connectors) S/PDIF (IEC-958) Coaxial Digital Audio: 1 S/PDIF (IEC-958) Optical Digital Audio: 1 Composite Video: 1 S-Video: 1 Accessories Included: High-quality certified HDMI cable with ferrite core and gold-plated HDMI connectors Remote control with "glow in the dark" keypad (batteries included) Stereo audio cable Composite video cable User manual and warranty information HELIOS X5000 HD Network Media DVD Player The Helios X5000 is more than a typical DVD player. Not only does it deliver great video and audio via DVD upscaling, HDMI connectivity, and Wolfson Digital-to-Analog audio conversion, but features, such as extensive recordable DVD compatibility, DivxHD, WMV9HD, and Wired and Wireless Networking add great flexibility. If you are looking for a device that can interface with your home theater and PC, check out the Helios X5000. The X5000 is a very innovative product. The X5000 is the ultimate digital media player built for absolute audio and video enthusiasts; designed to satisfy even the most critical of audiovisual connoisseurs. Until the X5000, digital music never sounded so good. Experience the pulse of sheer unadulterated sound. Along with a 1080p HD HDMI output to deliver equally astonishing video quality, the X5000 brings the perfect balance between audio and video excellence to indulge all your senses. Uncompromised build-quality Handcrafted full aluminum front panel and full metal case Gold-coated output sockets Weighs more than 8KG. Clean power Linear R-core transformer and super-regulated power circuit purifies and enriches the power output bringing extremely pure, natural and detailed music output as well as stable and noise-free analog HD video output. Precision digital analog conversion Professional-level Wolfson Audio DAC combined with low-noise BurrBrown OpAmp produces an extremely accurate and distortion-free digital to analog conversion. Your digital music files have never sounded this good before. FLAC support FLAC lossless digital music format delivers quality parallel to your music CDs. Now you can say goodbye to your bulky CD collection and play all your favorite albums in FLAC format on your X5000. HD up to 1080p Imagine being able to upscale your entire DVD collection and all your video files to the highest of HD resolutions – 1080p! What more, now you can play native HD video files and enjoy them in the absolute clarity of real high-definition. Stream and Share Watch all your digital media on your big screen instead of your PC. Listen to digital music on your high-end audio setup instead of on flimsy computer speakers. Build your own video and music library collection in digital format, and play them in the highest quality. Access Stream internet media straight to your home theater. Listen to Podcasts, Internet radio, watch online TV and broadcast internet news on your HDTV and audio setup. Connect Plug and play your various digital media devices via USB. External hard disks, Mp3 players, memory cards, digital cameras, and more! Experience X5000 is the ultimate machine built to deliver the highest digital audio and video experience. See it, feel it, we guarantee - you can almost even breathe it. Samsung DVD-HD960 DVD Player Samsung"s DVD-HD960 gives you crisp DVD playback that sparkles with color and clarity. It can upconvert the signal from your regular DVDs to 1080p, the highest video display resolution available. That"s a rare capability in today"s players. And with advanced Faroudja DCDi™ circuitry, you"ll get a clean, blur-free picture. DCDi ensures smooth, natural looking playback by eliminating the jagged edges and other artifacts that can occur when film-based images are converted to video. Just hook the "HD960 up to a compatible HDTV via a digital video connection, and settle in for a vibrant, detailed picture.The "HD960 also makes a great music player. It can handle your CDs and MP3 or WMA (Windows® Media Audio) mixes. You can also listen to stereo or multi-channel DVD-Audio discs. These high-resolution music discs deliver greater sonic detail than regular CDs. And if you"ve got a surround sound system, you can hook up this player via one of its digital audio outputs to start experiencing engaging surround sound from movies and music. Pioneer DV-490VS DVD Player The slim, stylish DV-490V-S delivers exceptional performance in both video and audio. For smooth, high-resolution video imagery, it features a 12-bit/108MHz Video D-A converter, our PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan and DivX video playback. For great audio, the DV-490V-S provides digital outputs for Dolby® Digital and DTS surround, plus a 24-bit/96kHz audio DAC converter.The DV-490V-S has the versatility to match its performance. It plays DVDs, DVD-R/RWs, CDs, CD-R/RWs, WMAs, and MP3s, plus its Disc Navigator feature makes it easier to browse and view the JPEG picture files of your digital photos on CD-R/RWs. Want to stop a DVD movie and watch the rest tomorrow? Last Position Memory will start the movie again where you left off. And the Video Adjust Menu lets you fine tune the video image with adjustments to sharpness, brightness, and four other levels. Sony DVP-NS90V DVD Player Sony"s DVP-NS90V delivers smooth, natural-looking playback from all your DVDs. This capable player can upgrade or "upconvert" regular DVD video to stunning high-resolution images, allowing you to enjoy near-high-definition playback on any TV with a digital video input. You"ll see a strikingly crisp, clear picture with every disc.The DVP-NS90V does a great job with music CDs, too. You can also listen to stereo or multichannel Super Audio CDs (SACDs). These high-resolution music discs offer greater sonic purity and clarity than regular CDs — your favorite recordings will sound better than ever. Yamaha DV-S5950 DVD Player HDMI DVD Player provides the highest standard for both audio and video quality, this slim DVD Player includes many excellent features, such as HDMI interface and DivX Ultra Certification. Comments Please login to post comments or replies.