Which DVD (HD???) player to buy

[btheld]

Okay, so here is what I bought:

Onkyo TX-SR705
Samsung HP-T5064
Polk RTi8 (2)
Polk CSi5
Polk FXi5
HSU VTF-3 MK3

I guess I need a real DVD player now (I have a $29.99 one currently). What should I get? I really don't own any DVDs to speak of, but I am considering netflix as a supplement to the Direct TV HD (or perhaps Dish HD if I switch)...

 

[avaserfi]

If you want a good upconverting DVD player that doesn't cost an arm and a leg I would look into getting an Oppo. If you are looking into getting into the world of HD you have to ask yourself if you want to get a BD player or HD DVD player or both. I am a fan of the PS3 as a BD player because of its added funciontality but again that is personal preference.

 

[fmw]

I bought a Toshiba A2 HD-DVD player for less than $200 (refurbed unit.) It upscales DVD's very well. I can't think of a better to way to go. You can get excellent upscaling and the ability to play HD discs in a single, affordable unit.

 

[j_garcia]

That display is 720p, so the Tosh A2 is a good option. A friend of mine had the Oppo 970 and the A2 though and he said the Oppo had better upscaling on his set.

You can get a refurb Blu-ray player for $300 here. The PS3 offers a number of additonal options vs a stand alone player, but if you aren't really a gamer it might not be the way to go (it is for me).

 

[patnshan]

I just got the A2 from amazon with 3 combo DVD's for $210! If you can get in on that, it's a no brainer. You also get 5 HD-DVD's via mail. That makes the player almost free after the 8 movies!!

I also hate Sony!

Pat

 

[Gasman]

A friend of mine had the Oppo 970 and the A2 though and he said the Oppo had better upscaling on his set.

I've had the A2, and no it is not the best upscaler.
Granted, at the current amazon price, it is a great HD DVD player.

Also, to OP, you did not give a budget that you are willing to pay for a player.
If you want kickbutt upscaling and a HD player.
The 2 better options are the Toshiba XA2, or Blu Ray side with the Samsung BD-P1200.

Having the Samsung, I will say it is a very strong upscaler.
I may upgrade my XA1 to the XA2, for the upscaling.