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I'm taking the plunge and buying an HDTV this week -- a 32" 4:3 direct view set, probably the Toshiba 32HF73. It's got both DVI and dual component inputs.I'm debating between getting a DVD player and building an HTPC. The front runner on the DVD player side is probably the Panasonic RP91, since it seems to get good reviews here, and is quite reasonably priced ($300).
What are the advantages and disadvantages of an HTPC, as compared with a player like the RP91? Ease of use isn't a huge deal, but capability and picture quality are.
Are there other DVD players I should be considering in the $300-400 range?
Thanks!
Dan
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If you have a DVI inout on your TV, then the hot ticket is either the $200 Bravo D1 DVD Player or the $300 Samsung DVD player with DVI HDMI output (where you can keep the picture all digital). The DVD players can output at 720P and 1080i HDTV resolutions, keeping the signal all digital. Obviously the output is limited by the information contained on the DVD (It can't add information) but the pictures are suppose to be the best so far.Their analog outputs arent very good but that is not what these players are about. I believe the Samsung also has the Farouja processing as well. There are several new magazine reviews of this AWESOME all digital picture out there.
Mine is sitting in a box in the foyer, waiting for my birthday (end of the month). I will post my direct experiences with the DVD player as soon as I can break away from watching movies with it. I am excited!
Good Luck...
The Bravo/Samsung look like knockouts. Plus they essentially remove cabling from the equation, which IMHO is a big plus. Now I'm just trying to make a decision between the two . . .d.
I love my Panny RP-91. Owned it about 16 months now and it's performed flawlessly. Very tweakable. Terrific picture feeding a Panny 47WX49 widescreen. Quite nice for music too as it doubles as a CDP in my home theater system.I paid $450 back then, so $300 is a darn good price.
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