looking for an upscaling DVD player

[gino_76ph]

hiya. i am looking for an 1080i/1080p upscaling DVD player. my budget is between £70-£100 (or maybe beyond). it has to be:

upscales to 720p or 1080i/1080p
progressive scan
JPEG/MP3/DivX/WMA,etc, capable
multi-region & multi-system (both plays PAL & NTSC discs)
with Optical/digital out
Dolby compatible

my heart goes to Toshiba, Sony, Philips. i know but any recommendations?

[dave87]

Toshiba one is pretty good, seen it running on a 720p telly and it looks pretty good. Not as good as native high def, but pretty good.

[gino_76ph]

so, any more recommendations? any specific make or model?

[spiral out]

What about the samsung DVD HD870, it's meant to be really good and really cheap.

http://www.digitalempireonline.co.uk...s&ModelID=1732

[Gorlak]

Samsung and Toshiba are both supposed to be leaders here, but truelly best results come from upscaling done in your PC (using software like FFDshow). This isn't possible for everyone tho, if your PC is in another room for example.

What make is your TV?

[Mossy]

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=618058

The Samsung has all your requirements but also the Toshiba should be fine without opt though

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=579447

[gino_76ph]

Samsung and Toshiba are both supposed to be leaders here, but truelly best results come from upscaling done in your PC (using software like FFDshow). This isn't possible for everyone tho, if your PC is in another room for example.

What make is your TV?

its a 42" Sony Bravia full 1080p HD LCD.

[gino_76ph]

i have found what i think is the ultimate upscaling DVD player.

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...er/0850865.htm

just bought it (but not in Argos) and so far i am very pleased with it. lots of fiddling around (especailly the picture & audio options) but if u got a "proper" 1080p TV and an HDMI cable then you don't need a Blu-ray or PS3.(well, untill the prices goes really down that is..

[dfour]

I know this is prob to late judging by the date but I can recommend the more expensive Denon 1930. Does all you want
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/2986

The quality will be above anything the cheaper dvd's will output or alternatively its little brother the 1740 (also does 1080P)
http://www.superfi.co.uk/index.cfm/p...roduct_ID/3502

[gino_76ph]

mine does 1080p upscaling....