Thinking of Purchasing an HD DVD player?

Mscott21

It has just been announced that HD DVD is not being made any more and they are now obsolete.

I can now buy a new HD DVD player for about 85 dollars and all of the movies are very cheap.

Is it safe to still buy one to collect all of the high def movies?

Answer
We recently purchased the Toshiba A-3 HD-DVD player and it works great for playing regular DVDs (Standard Definition, or SD) upconverted to our Plasma 50" HDTV. We have really noticed the difference with HD-DVDs. If you have a new HDTV 42" or higher, it's amazing.

Something you should keep in mind is that HD-DVD movies will be re-released in Blu-Ray, but there is a shortage of Blu-Ray Discs, so the Studios who originally supported HD-DVD may take a long time to convert their movies. And don't expect Blu-Ray movie sale prices to drop below $15 anytime soon (check gizmodo.com).

Also, we have a few movies both in Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, and the audio for the HD-DVD versions with our THX-certified Audio Receiver works great. Movies in HD-DVD are cheaper and harder to find, so buy them while you can because the Blu-Ray versions will not be visually better than HD-DVD.

Can I play HD DVDs in a standard DVD player?

Elena H

Or do I need a certain DVD player, like for Blu-ray?

Answer
HD DVD's and Blue Rey will NOT play on a regular DVD player but regualar DVD's will play on blu rey players aas they offer bckwaard compatability, which standrd dvd player do not offer so no blue rey or hd will not play on standard dvd players but standard dvd's will play on blu rey players

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phillps corp. HD DVD home player?

Nickandsha

looking for my factory codes my player requires.

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Philips didn't make an HD DVD player so I assume you mean Blu-Ray player. I don't know exactly which factory codes you mean but I assume you mean codes to make a different device's remote control operate a Philips Blu-Ray. If that is the case you will need to be specific about what remote control you have. Those codes are determined by the remotes manufacturer and not Philips so every remote that may have the right codes may use a different code to program it.
Unless you mean that you have a Philips remote control and need the codes to operate an HD DVD player. Then I would still need to know what remote you are using. With so few HD DVD players having been released there is a good chance Toshiba used the same operational codes to operate them all.
I Need some specifics.

Can you play HD DVDs in a regular DVD player?

Cinthia

I am thinking of buying a HD DVD off amazon and want to make sure it would play in my Regular DVD player.

Answer
No if it's an actual HD DVD format it will not play in anything but an HD player. (The HD FORMAT not just 1080 resolution)

HD DVD lost the latest format war with Blu-ray much like Beta tapes lost the format war with VHS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD

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Thinking of Purchasing an HD DVD player?

Mscott21

It has just been announced that HD DVD is not being made any more and they are now obsolete.

I can now buy a new HD DVD player for about 85 dollars and all of the movies are very cheap.

Is it safe to still buy one to collect all of the high def movies?

Answer
We recently purchased the Toshiba A-3 HD-DVD player and it works great for playing regular DVDs (Standard Definition, or SD) upconverted to our Plasma 50" HDTV. We have really noticed the difference with HD-DVDs. If you have a new HDTV 42" or higher, it's amazing.

Something you should keep in mind is that HD-DVD movies will be re-released in Blu-Ray, but there is a shortage of Blu-Ray Discs, so the Studios who originally supported HD-DVD may take a long time to convert their movies. And don't expect Blu-Ray movie sale prices to drop below $15 anytime soon (check gizmodo.com).

Also, we have a few movies both in Blu-Ray and HD-DVD, and the audio for the HD-DVD versions with our THX-certified Audio Receiver works great. Movies in HD-DVD are cheaper and harder to find, so buy them while you can because the Blu-Ray versions will not be visually better than HD-DVD.

Can I play HD DVDs in a standard DVD player?

Elena H

Or do I need a certain DVD player, like for Blu-ray?

Answer
HD DVD's and Blue Rey will NOT play on a regular DVD player but regualar DVD's will play on blu rey players aas they offer bckwaard compatability, which standrd dvd player do not offer so no blue rey or hd will not play on standard dvd players but standard dvd's will play on blu rey players

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Can American HD DVD players play out of region discs?

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Brandon V

Can American HD DVD players play standard definition DVDs from Other regions, at least NTSC ones?
I know the HD DVDs themselves have no region, im asking if it can play STANDARD DEF DVDs from another region. If not, I have a Region Free Pal->NTSC Player that has nice quality, but if the HD DVD player can do that to I would like to get rid of some of the clutter.

Answer
The above answer is wrong, HD DVD is region free, I know because I have the european version of Terminator 2 because the Blu-Ray doesn't have the extended version only theatrical and it plays on my player.

What is the difference between an HD DVD Upconversion DVD player and a regualr HD DVD player?

answerman

I've been seeing these HD DVD Upconversion players all over the place and are ALOT cheaper than an HD DVD player. What's the difference? I own an HD compatible TV. Does that have anything to do with it?

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Pretty much, the difference is the price. I got a DVD that upconverts to HD from Walmart for less than $40 including the HDMI cable. (You have to use an HDMI cable for any type of HD, whether it's upconverting or solid HD)

I have also used a High Def DVD player on my TV with no difference to speak of. So save yourself some money and get the DVD player that upconverts

The link will take you to the one I have. It is a Magnavox and works just excellent! and, it's even a little lower in price now. Keep in mind, HDMI cables can cost upwards of $30, but for $34.88 you can get the player along with the HDMI cable.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=6486442

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Should I return my recently purchased HD DVD player and buy a much cheaper DVD upconverter instead?

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Nick K

Is it worth the money to keep the HD DVD player? Doesn't it do the same function as an upconverter? Please correct me if I am wrong and tell me why it is so much better to have the HD DVD player.

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Depends what you paid for it (and assumes you CAN return it) and what matters to you.

First, consider whether you can really benefit from HD DVD (or Blu-ray which gives identical audio and video quality). Basically you need a moderate to large HDTV .. say 40" or so and preferably 1080p. You also need to watch from a suitable distance (say, 1.5 - 3X screen size. lower number if a 1080p and higher if 720p). You also need an HDMI connection.

As an aside, I have an HD DVD player and don't find a sufficient improvement from HD disks to justify buying them, but I have kept the player for reasons that may become evident as you read on.

There are relatively few HD DVD disks (under 400, and Blu-ray is about the same), and many movies are not available on HD DVD. Disks are more expensive than DVD and previewed disks (i.e. cheap) are not (yet) available. So -- unless you shoot yourself in the foot and refuse to watch a movie unless it is in HD -- you will be watching lots of DVDs even if you have an HD disk player (either or both formats).

An HDTV will deinterlace (if required) and upscale an incoming 480i or 480p DVD video signal. However, some HDTVs don't do a very good job. Enter upscaling DVD players ... which may do a better job. But, only a good upconverting DVD player is worthwhile. Cheap models (certainly anything under at least $100-$125) just won't beat the video processing in most HDTVs (See the article at the link for a discussion).

HD DVD players (and Blu-ray) make good upconverting DVD players, and depending on what you paid it may be the most cost-effective way to improve the picture on all those DVDs you will still be watching for some time to come (years).

You can test this by comparing a DVD on your HD DVD player and on your present DVD player. Is the picture sufficiently improved on the HD DVD player to perceive a benefit?

If you can benefit from an upconverting DVD player, and the HD DVD player you have is about (or maybe slightly higher than) the price of a good upconverting (non-HD) DVD player (e.g. Oppo 981, $229) consider keeping it. It may help to consider the HD DVD player not as an HD DVD player per se, but as an upconverting DVD player that also plays HD DVDs.

So ... there are some factors to consider. Hope they help.

Where can I find an inexpensive HD DVD player?

Brian

Conisdering purchasing an HD DVD player, but I dont have that much to spend.

Also, do I need an HD TV to use a HD DVD player?

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First of all, yes you need an HD TV to use a HD DVD player. One would be from Toshiba, which for cheap i would get a old model of it. Which would be HD-A2 model. It is about $230 on amazon.com on Overstock.com you can get an even lower model for about $220 which it owuld be worth it to get the newer one.

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What is the best HD DVD Player for a cheap price?

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JackieC

I am looking for the best HD DVD Player (upconvert, HD, etc.) that I can buy for a low price. I know everyone says that you shouldn't go for a low price, but I want to. Does anyone know of a good HD DVD Player with component input/outputs? I doesn't need to have HDMI, but it has to upconvert or be at HD quality. I am looking for one under $150. Thanks!
Interesting, I never thought of the PS3. Does it have all of the same ports as an HD DVD player does? Does it have a remote so I don't have to use the controller?
Any other cheap HD DVD Players on the market?
It need not to be Blu-Ray.

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PS3 plays Blu-Ray discs which are high definition DVD's but are not HD-DVD. The PS3 also costs $600 but it is the cheapest high definition recorded media player out there as Sony eats over $200 of the cost of the product from every sale. With that in mind, you are NOT going to find one for anywhere near $150 for a couple years. It's best to wait anyway until a dual compatibility player that plays both HD-DVD and BluRay comes out. In the mean time, you're going to have to stick with your progressive scan DVD player.

Another idea, why not subscribe to DirecTV HD or similar? I know DirecTV is offering their HD receiver for free at the moment. Instead of renting movies, you can order PPV and you can get them in HD quality. I know it's not the same but for your price bracket it would do until HD-DVD players come down in price.

What is the best cheapest HD DVD player out? And where do I get it?

maris325

I am looking for an HD DVD player that is a good quality but isn't too expensive. Thanks!

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Just get a decent brand Samsung products are good and cheaper then the big names like Sony Just make sure you get a service plan from where ever you buy so if the thing does die on you in a year or two you can take it back and have it replaced/repaired

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