High Definition DVDs

[ST8FAN]

OK, so let me get this straight, if I only own a 720p television, there is no reason to buy either type of High Def DVD player because the upgrade in picture quality is only noticeable if I own a 1080p television. Is this correct?

 

[j_garcia]

They can all display in 720p/1080i.

 

[evilkat]

DVD/Standard Def to 720p is a noticeable upgrade IMHO. I own a 720p television and I see a difference....I've seen 1080p content as well and that is some truly incredible imagery...

On the other hand, if u don't see a difference, be happy! U're fine with what you have!! Don't go looking for trouble!

 

[mtrycrafts]

OK, so let me get this straight, if I only own a 720p television, there is no reason to buy either type of High Def DVD player because the upgrade in picture quality is only noticeable if I own a 1080p television. Is this correct?

It will be down-converted to 720p. It will be great, but not 1080p quality

How large is the screen and how far away is the seating? Maybe with that combo, you may not see a difference to 1080p.

 

[drivehard]

Can you see a difference between watching a DVD and watching HDTV on your TV? I have a 720p and I know I can FOR SURE see a HUGE difference between watching a DVD and watching HDTV! This is on a 52" DLP at about 12 feet distance.

 

[supervij]

Myself, I see only a small difference. I'm 8.25 feet away from a 50" 1080p screen, and using my Oppo 981 (set to 1080p output), there are times when the picture quality of DVDs is very, very close to HD. But that's only when the DVD has an excellent video transfer (such as the DVDs for Lost). Some older movies still look only so-so.

But HD is still superior, no doubt.

cheers,
supervij

 

[j_garcia]

It isn't downconverted, the formats are all 1080i native and upconverted to 1080p, that is what I read anyway, even for Blu Ray. BD says it is 1080p native, but I think that is only for new movies that are mastered in 1080p, and most current titles are not. That means if you have a set that is only capable of 1080i/720p, it will work just fine. I agree, with BD so far for me, it is dependent on the transfer and the film itself. I have a few that are incredible and a few that don't look dramatically better than the SD DVD version. I can see a big difference between 720p/1080i and 480p.