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As a counterpoint to the previous responder's answer, I'd like to point out the following to further enlighten you and balance out his biased response:
- HD-DVD players are more affordable. The lower-tier consoles cost $400-$500, while the upper-tier consoles (which DO offer 1080p) start at $800. By comparison, Blu-Ray consoles start at $1000, and while the $500-$600 PS3 has a built-in Blu-Ray player, good luck finding one in the next few months.
- HD-DVD consoles are already in their second generation, having worked out more kinks and refined their technology, while Blu-Ray is having trouble even getting their first generation of devices out.
- There are more HD-DVD titles currently out, and they consistently sell more than Blu-Ray discs. (
- Sony's having a bad public relations year right now--"rootkits" in their CDs that make PC's vulnerable to viruses, computer batteries that explode, the UMD format flopping, the PSP having lackluster sales, and all the delays and difficulties that are plaguing Blu-Ray in its debut (Sony itself hasn't even managed to release its own Blu-Ray player yet; the only Blu-Ray player available in stores right at this moment is by Samsung) threaten to make Blu-Ray the next Betamax.
- HD-DVD also has support from Microsoft, which is selling an external HD-DVD add-on to its XBox 360. That means, for the 7 million plus (10 million by the end of the year) *current* XBox 360 owners, they can get a $200 high-definition player.
- "Shootouts" comparing the movies that have been released in both formats keep declaring HD-DVD the winner in picture quality, despite Blu-Ray's potential for larger capacity (note that most commercially-released HD-DVD's are dual-layer 30GB's, while most Blu-Rays right now are single-layer 25GB discs, which means the whole "larger capacity" thing isn't holding true anyway).
- 1080i/p is NOT an issue. If you're watching on a 720p/1080i HDTV set, you'll have to set your Blu-Ray player down to 1080i anyway, and if you're watching on a 1080p HDTV set, the set will convert the 1080i signal from an HD-DVD player to 1080p with no ill effects.
In short, while it's too early to call a victor in this "format war," right now HD-DVD has the upper hand.
As a counterpoint to the previous responder's answer, I'd like to point out the following to further enlighten you and balance out his biased response:
- HD-DVD players are more affordable. The lower-tier consoles cost $400-$500, while the upper-tier consoles (which DO offer 1080p) start at $800. By comparison, Blu-Ray consoles start at $1000, and while the $500-$600 PS3 has a built-in Blu-Ray player, good luck finding one in the next few months.
- HD-DVD consoles are already in their second generation, having worked out more kinks and refined their technology, while Blu-Ray is having trouble even getting their first generation of devices out.
- There are more HD-DVD titles currently out, and they consistently sell more than Blu-Ray discs. (
- Sony's having a bad public relations year right now--"rootkits" in their CDs that make PC's vulnerable to viruses, computer batteries that explode, the UMD format flopping, the PSP having lackluster sales, and all the delays and difficulties that are plaguing Blu-Ray in its debut (Sony itself hasn't even managed to release its own Blu-Ray player yet; the only Blu-Ray player available in stores right at this moment is by Samsung) threaten to make Blu-Ray the next Betamax.
- HD-DVD also has support from Microsoft, which is selling an external HD-DVD add-on to its XBox 360. That means, for the 7 million plus (10 million by the end of the year) *current* XBox 360 owners, they can get a $200 high-definition player.
- "Shootouts" comparing the movies that have been released in both formats keep declaring HD-DVD the winner in picture quality, despite Blu-Ray's potential for larger capacity (note that most commercially-released HD-DVD's are dual-layer 30GB's, while most Blu-Rays right now are single-layer 25GB discs, which means the whole "larger capacity" thing isn't holding true anyway).
- 1080i/p is NOT an issue. If you're watching on a 720p/1080i HDTV set, you'll have to set your Blu-Ray player down to 1080i anyway, and if you're watching on a 1080p HDTV set, the set will convert the 1080i signal from an HD-DVD player to 1080p with no ill effects.
In short, while it's too early to call a victor in this "format war," right now HD-DVD has the upper hand.
Where can I get the best deal for Pioneer DV-410V-K Multi-Format 1080p Upscaling DVD Player...?
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Where can I find a really good deal online for Pioneer DV-410V-K Multi-Format 1080p Upscaling DVD Player Featuring HDMI
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$99.96
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Rating:86% positive over the past 12 months (7 ratings.) 7 lifetime ratings.
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* HDMI Terminal for Digital Audio/Video Out
* HDMI Upscaling (to View on 1080p) WMV (Windows Media¿¿¿ Video) Compatible
* HD JPEG Playback JPEG PhotoViewer (Fujicolor CD) Video Adjust Func
* PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan
* 1 HDMI Terminal ,1 USB Input, 1 Coaxial Digital Output, 1 S-Video Output, 1 Audio/1 Video Output, Component Video Output (DVD, Video CD)
# Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 16.6 x 1.9 inches ; 4.2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
# Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
# Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
# ASIN: B0014UOJM0
# Item model number: DV-410V-K
I purchased Pioneer DV-410V dvd player to replace a low-end Sony model that I have been using for a year. The Sony DVD player does not have a HDMI port, so I have been relegated to watching my Panasonic LCD TV via component video cable. I narrowed my choice between Pioneer and LG DN898 players. They are the two top rated DVD players according to Consumer Reports. Pioneer, with the score of 86, tops LG player (which gets 82). I saw no reviews for LG DN898 on the Amazon web site; Pioneer (Amazon's second bestselling upconverting DVD player; LG was #7) got 15 mostly positive reviews. So I went for the Pioneer player.
Pioneer DV-410V has a very handsome form factor. There are more controls in the front panel of the player than most other DVD players (even though I probably would not use any of them). Disc tray is very solidly made. The display is easy to read. Pioneer comes with plenty of connection options. Composite A/V, S-video, component video, HDMI, plus coaxial digial audio out. The notable omission is the optical digital output (fortunately I do not need it), which is available in Pioneer's higher-end models. The set up was very easy. Connect the HDMI cable, went through various settings in the Home Menu, and I was ready to watch my first DVD.
The Home Menu is a model of efficiency. It is divided into five major sections: Audio Settings, Video Adjust, Play Mode, Disk Navigator, and Initial Settings. It is very easy to navigate through each section using cursor buttons. I especially like the Video Adjust Menu, which give you control over such settings as Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, and Chroma Level. This may be redundant with many TVs, but my Panasonic LCD display has minimal picture settings, so some of those settings are still useful.
The picture quality is much better than what I have been used to with the Sony, at least due to using HDMI instead of component video cable. The picture is more lively and rich than what I have been used to. The picture quality difference was most evident when viewing JPEG photo files. They were like viewing them on my computer display, except on very large scale. I gave up watching JPEG files with the Sony because the images were so pixelated and the resolution was so terrible.
Audio was very rich and clear, although this only happened when I disabled surround and other special audio features. Sometimes less is more. Too many special settings actually have opposite effect. The player remembers last five discs, and it resumes the play automatically. When I stop a DVD and then press play there is no delay; on my old Sony there was a considerable delay
So why only four stars. Any man-made product has at least a bit of imperfection, so this DVD player is no exception. My major gripe is that Pioneer is noisy. It is not a problem when I am watching a DVD, but when I first turn on the unit or when I pause or stop the noise level is perceptible. Next, the display in front of the unit is fixed at displaying chapter and elapsed time (for DVDs). I rather have the flexibility to change it to the remaining time, which is more useful to me. I can view the remaining time and other informations by pressing Display button on the remote (and I have to press the button two more times to get rid of the onscreen display), but that's not as convenient as just looking at the unit's display. Time format is in minutes and seconds, so 1 hour 25 minutes will show up as 85:00, instead of 01:25:00 which I am accustomed to viewing. The remote control is not a universal remote, so I cannot control my TV with it. It does not even have volume or mute buttons. This is no problem for me because I use Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote, which I would recommend very highly. Lastly, it only comes in black, if anyone cares.
$99.96
+ $7.49shipping
New
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Seller: Transformersandgsmphones
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Rating:86% positive over the past 12 months (7 ratings.) 7 lifetime ratings.
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Shipping: In Stock. Expedited shipping available. See Shipping Rates. See return policy.
echnical Details
* HDMI Terminal for Digital Audio/Video Out
* HDMI Upscaling (to View on 1080p) WMV (Windows Media¿¿¿ Video) Compatible
* HD JPEG Playback JPEG PhotoViewer (Fujicolor CD) Video Adjust Func
* PureCinema 2:3 Progressive Scan
* 1 HDMI Terminal ,1 USB Input, 1 Coaxial Digital Output, 1 S-Video Output, 1 Audio/1 Video Output, Component Video Output (DVD, Video CD)
# Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 16.6 x 1.9 inches ; 4.2 pounds
# Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
# Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
# Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
# ASIN: B0014UOJM0
# Item model number: DV-410V-K
I purchased Pioneer DV-410V dvd player to replace a low-end Sony model that I have been using for a year. The Sony DVD player does not have a HDMI port, so I have been relegated to watching my Panasonic LCD TV via component video cable. I narrowed my choice between Pioneer and LG DN898 players. They are the two top rated DVD players according to Consumer Reports. Pioneer, with the score of 86, tops LG player (which gets 82). I saw no reviews for LG DN898 on the Amazon web site; Pioneer (Amazon's second bestselling upconverting DVD player; LG was #7) got 15 mostly positive reviews. So I went for the Pioneer player.
Pioneer DV-410V has a very handsome form factor. There are more controls in the front panel of the player than most other DVD players (even though I probably would not use any of them). Disc tray is very solidly made. The display is easy to read. Pioneer comes with plenty of connection options. Composite A/V, S-video, component video, HDMI, plus coaxial digial audio out. The notable omission is the optical digital output (fortunately I do not need it), which is available in Pioneer's higher-end models. The set up was very easy. Connect the HDMI cable, went through various settings in the Home Menu, and I was ready to watch my first DVD.
The Home Menu is a model of efficiency. It is divided into five major sections: Audio Settings, Video Adjust, Play Mode, Disk Navigator, and Initial Settings. It is very easy to navigate through each section using cursor buttons. I especially like the Video Adjust Menu, which give you control over such settings as Sharpness, Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Hue, and Chroma Level. This may be redundant with many TVs, but my Panasonic LCD display has minimal picture settings, so some of those settings are still useful.
The picture quality is much better than what I have been used to with the Sony, at least due to using HDMI instead of component video cable. The picture is more lively and rich than what I have been used to. The picture quality difference was most evident when viewing JPEG photo files. They were like viewing them on my computer display, except on very large scale. I gave up watching JPEG files with the Sony because the images were so pixelated and the resolution was so terrible.
Audio was very rich and clear, although this only happened when I disabled surround and other special audio features. Sometimes less is more. Too many special settings actually have opposite effect. The player remembers last five discs, and it resumes the play automatically. When I stop a DVD and then press play there is no delay; on my old Sony there was a considerable delay
So why only four stars. Any man-made product has at least a bit of imperfection, so this DVD player is no exception. My major gripe is that Pioneer is noisy. It is not a problem when I am watching a DVD, but when I first turn on the unit or when I pause or stop the noise level is perceptible. Next, the display in front of the unit is fixed at displaying chapter and elapsed time (for DVDs). I rather have the flexibility to change it to the remaining time, which is more useful to me. I can view the remaining time and other informations by pressing Display button on the remote (and I have to press the button two more times to get rid of the onscreen display), but that's not as convenient as just looking at the unit's display. Time format is in minutes and seconds, so 1 hour 25 minutes will show up as 85:00, instead of 01:25:00 which I am accustomed to viewing. The remote control is not a universal remote, so I cannot control my TV with it. It does not even have volume or mute buttons. This is no problem for me because I use Sony RM-VL600 8-Device Universal Learning Remote, which I would recommend very highly. Lastly, it only comes in black, if anyone cares.
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