Samsung DVD-R160 Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Poor Product - Very Bad Customer Service
  • Stay away
  • Great recordings, easy to use, finicky about media
  • samsung dvd recorder
  • Good Product
Samsung DVD-R160 Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • Full Multi Format DVD Recorder
  • HDMI CEC Function
  • Cable Box Control
  • Dual Layer Recording
  • DIVX Compatable

ASIN: B000SMYITY
Samsung DVD-R160 Tunerless 1080p Upconverting DVD Recorder

Product Description

Samsung's DVD-R160 Recorder is the perfect way to join the digital revolution. The DVD +-R dual layer recording and front DV input features let you record TV shows and add home video to a DVD disc - and then rewrite over it, if desired. Favorite shows can be captured immediately with the ?1 sec.? Quick Recording feature. Playback is amazingly clear with true color reproduction, thanks to Samsung's EVQ (Enhanced Video Quality) and Progressive scan output features. And at just 1.9" in height, the DVD-R160 fits into any area with ease. Progressive scan DVD One Touch Recording EZ record function Auto chapter creator Auto fit recording DivX Front DV input for digital camcorder transfer Playable formats - DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD+R,DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD RAM, CD-R/RW,CD-DA, MP3, MPEG4,WMA, and JPEG 2 video inputs/1 video output 1 S-Video input/1 S-Video output 1 component output / 1 HDMI output /Analog audio input/output /1 audio optical / 1 audio coaxial Unit Dimensions (WxHxD) - 16.9 x 1.9 x 8.5 inches Weight - 5.1 lbs Samsung 1 year parts and 90 days labor warranty backed by Samsung toll-free support

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Poor Product - Very Bad Customer Service.......2007-12-21

Video and sound froze for approximately 4 seconds every 10 minutes when watching a movie in DTS audio mode. Same movie worked fine in 5.1 Dolby Digital. When the sound froze, a very loud noise would be emitted from the speakers. DTS movies have played perfectly on my system through Panasonic and Toshiba players.

The first customer service representative informed me that my Samsung DLP TV did not support DTS (DVD recorder connected to TV via HDMI); therefore, the player would not work in DTS mode. I informed him that the audio was connected to my DTS certified receiver via an optical cable and this should not be a factor. I called back the next day and the customer service representative passed me to a Level 2 technician. I was told by this technician that the DVD-R160 did not support DTS audio. I had to explain to him that DTS was written on the case, DTS was in the specs. and they are advertising the recorder to play DTS. After I educated their Level 2 technician I was told that I had to send the recorder into Samsung to get repaired. The return period was 30 days for the vendor and I called the vendor 31 days after purchase. I requested that a new unit be shipped to me from Samsung, but was informed by Samsung that I had to pay to ship the defective unit to their repair facility and I would have to wait approximately 2 weeks to receive the repaired unit. It has been over two weeks and I have just been informed (by checking their web site)that the recorder is in the mail.

In summary I purchased a new recorder that did not work, did not receive a new replacement recorder as a result of this defective unit, had to pay shipping to get it repaired and had to wait over two weeks to have a DVD recorder.

I will never purchase another Samsung product after the experience I had with their "customer service".

1 out of 5 stars Stay away.......2007-12-08

Poor product from a poor company with the worst customer service I have encountered for anything I have ever purchased. I originally purchased the DVD-R135 which I returned after a couple months of use (would not record). They sent back the DVD-R after three months of waiting. This product stopped recording or reading disks after a couple times recording. We tried to contact customer service and was told that they would call us back during the week - of course nobody has called or emailed. We are trying to get the $64 labor fee waived, but can't get anyone to help. STAY AWAY!!!!

4 out of 5 stars Great recordings, easy to use, finicky about media.......2007-12-01

I replaced a Liteon 5001 recorder with this Samsung R160. Despite a quirky and rather small, oddly-shaped remote (it has an "anykey" that brings up submenus. Yes, it actually says "anykey" on it!) it performs well. The upconverting HDMI 1080i/p output works fine and the upconverter shows almost no video artifacts with fast motion content. I'm using DVD +RW discs to record content from my satellite receiver and then transferring content I want to keep onto write-once discs. I've tested Verbatim and Ritek media and the Sammy prefers Ritek.

1 out of 5 stars samsung dvd recorder.......2007-11-02

below average product from below average brand with below average customer service. finalizing discs are sometimes a problem, is very fussy to brand of disc, and found that a lot of discs made on this recorder are not playable on most other dvd players. also, flexible recording time can only be used with timer. not so with panasonic, which i am very happy with.

4 out of 5 stars Good Product.......2007-10-27

Pleased with overall performance of DVD Player. Playback available in 1080P if desired or as low as 420P. Have not used the dvd writing function as of yet but am going to transfer old VHS to DVD very soon.

Remote is basic, however, unlike some other DVD Players out there, this model has all the browsing functions you need on the remote as well as on the face of the player.

HDMI out as well as any other connection you might need.

Once again, you cannot beat Amazon's prices. Smooth transaction!
OPPO DV-970HD Up-Converting Universal DVD Player
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Oppo Refurb DVD Player
  • worth it
  • Great DVD Player!
  • Very happy with Oppo
  • Terrible DVD Player Terrible Service from Amazon
OPPO DV-970HD Up-Converting Universal DVD Player

Manufacturer: OPPO Digital
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Product Features:
  • Up-converts standard DVD to 720p/1080i high definition output via HDMI (6ft HDMI cable included); Progressive-scan component output
  • Pure and clean 480i NTSC / 576i PAL over HDMI ideal for external video processor/scaler or high end display
  • Official DivX Certified product, plays all versions of DivX video (including DivX 6) with standard playback of DivX media files
  • DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), XviD, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD, WMA and other digital audio and video media/formats
  • Excellent audio performance with Dolby Digital, DTS, Coaxial and Optical digital output, HDMI 1.1 multi-channel audio, 5.1ch and stereo analog output

ASIN: B000GT5FK0
OPPO DV-970HD Up-Converting Universal DVD Player

Product Description

OPPO Digital is a leading maker of next-generation digital electronics, dedicated to enriching people's digital lifestyles with technology and innovation.PRODUCT FEATURES:Superior compatibility with DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), DivX, Xvid, Audio CD, HDCD, Kodak Picture CD and other digital audio and video media/formats;Official DivX Certified product;High definition up-conversion with film-like picture quality to up-convert 720x480 interlaced video encoded on DVD discs to 480p/720p/1080i;Compatible with HDTV, HD-Ready TV, HDTV monitors and projectors;Built-in Dolby Digital decoder with individual 5.1ch and down-mixed stereo outputs;Enhanced dual-layer disc support with fast layer change;Special thin, flexible and strong disc tray. Can tolerate some bending without breaking;4-in-1 flash memory cardreader;USB interface for expanded connectivity;Smooth and easy navigation of photo albums, music collections and video files on DVD, CD, flash memory cards and USB disks;Discrete ON/OFF remote control IR code for programmable universal remote controls.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Oppo Refurb DVD Player.......2007-12-17

After reading about how great Oppo DVD players were for their upconverting feature, I bought a refurb model that matched the specs on my small screen HDTV. The unit is truly AMAZING! My DVDs never looked this good! The refurb worked perfectly and my only disappointment was that it took two weeks to receive the unit.

5 out of 5 stars worth it.......2007-12-10

At first I was a little skeptical because I have never heard of the brand, but after spending over $5000 on a plasma, I needed something nice and easy. This DVD player was so easy to connect. And it came with an extra HDMI cable! How great is that?! The quality is really good, but I did have a couple problems...it has frozen, mid movie on brand new DVD's and doesn't play some at all. All and all I think it's worth the money for all the features.

5 out of 5 stars Great DVD Player!.......2007-12-07

I was looking for a dvd player that would be able to handle upcoming technology and not break the bank. I did lots of internet research on sites like consumer reports. This player was given excellent reviews by every site and was in the top 5 dvd players out there. A great player!

5 out of 5 stars Very happy with Oppo.......2007-12-04

I spent a lot of time trying to decide which up-converting dvd player was the best choice for me. I could have bought a player locally for under $100 easily but I was concerned about the quality of the player. I am totally satisfied with the Oppo and amazed at the difference in the picture quality. If you are looking for a quality up-converter here it is.

1 out of 5 stars Terrible DVD Player Terrible Service from Amazon.......2007-12-03

This product stopped working less than two months after we bought it. It just stopped playing DVDs. When I called Amazon, I got a call center in India and Amazon refused to let me return the item and told me to call the manufacturer. I kept asking to speak to a supervisor and was put on hold three times. I never did get to speak to a supervisor but was finally told that Amazon would "make an exception" and let me return the defective item. But this was of no help as the item is no longer in stock. When I asked the call center employee when it would be in stock, he had no idea and told me to just keep checking the website and call back when the website said it was in stock. I kept asking for a timeframe of when it might be in stock and he had no idea. I asked if I could get a similar DVD player instead, and he kept saying "Yes, you can get a similar DVD player" but he obviously did not understand what I meant - language barrier issues - because he kept telling me to call back when the item was in stock. I kept asking if I could get a similar one and we went round and round until I gave up. I asked if I could get a confirmation number so I wouldn't have to go through this all over again the next time I call and he couldn't give me a confirmation number or promise a confirmation e-mail and just said he would make notes in my file. When I asked for his name, it took ten minutes of him spelling it for me to get it, and I still am not sure I have the correct name. ("T" as in tower. I hear "P" as in "Power." I say "P?" No, "T" as in "Tower" and so on.)
I would never order electronics from Amazon again.
Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-Ray Disc Player
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Beware - don't buy
  • Save Your Money -- And Your Sanity
  • Samsung Blu Ray blues! Bad luck or bad product?
  • great player
  • Disappointed
Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-Ray Disc Player

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Product Features:
  • Plays high-def Blu-Ray discs with 5 times resolution of standard DVDs; measures 16.9 x 3.1 x 12.8 inches (WxHxD)
  • Backwards compatible with current DVD and CD formats; upconverts DVD movie discs to near high-definition
  • Includes 11-in-2 multi-format memory card slot; provides playback of MP3 and high-resolution JPEG files
  • Connections: 1 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 component, 1 HDMI
  • Built-in decoders for Dolby Digital/Digital Plus/DTS; coaxial and optical digital audio outputs

ASIN: B000F99FDE
Samsung BD-P1000 Blu-Ray Disc Player

Product Description

Samsung presents the highest-definition playback in the world: the BD-P1000 Blu-ray Disc Player. The increased storage capacity of Blu-ray discs allows the Samsung BD player to offer an astounding 25 GB of content on a single-sided disc (50 GB per dual layer) - nearly six times the capacity of traditional DVDs and enough space for two hours of high-definition movies or recorded content. Be among the first to view and enjoy Blu-ray format discs on your HDTV. You'll marvel at the clarity and full-color spectrum of every scene, while multi-channel sound puts you in the center of the action. Samsung technology also offers backward compatibility, letting you enjoy your favorite CDs and DVDs. The BD-P1000 even takes your current DVD library and upconverts it to a near hi-def experience via 720p/1080i and 1080p when used with an HDMI connection. The user-friendly graphic interface includes a full-color, hi-def animated menu, with features such as advanced subtitle functions, video scene search and informative pop-ups. Two HDMI ports connect your HDTV Home-Theater System and other digital devices. Samsung's 11-in-2 multi-memory card slot displays 2 megapixel and larger images in full Hi-Def resolution. Prepare to play Blu-Ray discs with the BDP1000 and experience what widescreen and home-theater really can deliver. Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, MP3 audio decoding HDMI, Component Video, S-Video and Composite video outputs Stereo and 5.1-channel audio outputs Coaxial and optical digital audio outputs 12-bit/192MhZ video D/A converter; 24-bit/192KHz audio D/A converter 11-in-2 multi memory card slot with integrated slide show viewer Advanced graphical user interface Samsung Universal remote control Unit Dimensions - 16.94 x 3.11 x 12.8 / Weight - 9.26 lbs. Samsung USA 1 year parts and 90 days labor warranty backed by Samsung toll-free support

Amazon.com Product Description

The Samsung BD-P1000 DVD player is the first model from Samsung that plays high-definition Blu-ray Discs, which takes advantage of today's flat-screen HDTVs by playing content at native 720p or 1080i video resolutions. You'll marvel at the clarity and full-color spectrum of the vibrant video produced from Blu-ray movie discs, which provide five times the resolution of standard DVD movie discs. The BD-P1000 also offers backward compatibility for DVD movie and CD audio discs, and an upconverting function that brings your favorite DVDs to near HD quality. It includes one high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output, which provides uncompressed, all-digital video and multi-channel audio delivered via a single cable (720p/1080p). High-definition signals up to 1080i are also available through the component video output. Note that viewing high-definition Blu-ray Disc content requires an HDTV or HD-ready TV.

The user-friendly graphic interface includes a full-color, hi-def animated menu, with features such as advanced subtitle functions, video scene search and pop-ups--which provide informative tidbits and are embedded in Blu-ray Disc contents. And the unique 11-in-2 multi-format memory card slot displays 3-megapixel and larger images in full hi-def resolution. It's compatible with Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia (MMC), CompactFlash, MicroDrive, XD Picture Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Duo Pro, Memory Stick Pro, RS MMC, and Mini SD. Other technical features include

The BD-P1000 provides a full range of audio decoding, including Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby DTS, and MP3. It has stereo outputs as well as coaxial and optical digital audio outputs for 5.1-channel home theater surround sound. It offers the following video output connection options:

Blu-ray Disc Format
The next-generation Blu-ray optical disc format was created by a group of the world's top consumer electronics companies, including Samsung and Sony. This format was intended to meet the demand for playing and recording high-definition content, which far surpasses the video quality DVD can handle. With remarkable high quality video and crisp audio clarity, Blu-ray also offers increased storage capacity--up to 25 GB of content on a single-sided disc and enough space for two hours of high-definition movies or recorded content. (This is over five times the 4.7 GB of data a standard single-sided DVD disc can store.) The name Blu-ray is derived from the blue-violet laser the player uses to read and write to the disc.

Tech Talk
HDMI is a lossless, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface to link any audio/video source (such as a set-top box, DVD player, or AV receiver) with your TV--all over a single cable. HDMI supports standard, enhanced or high definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It supports all ATSC formats--standard (SDTV), enhanced (EDTV), and high (HDTV).

Component video (also called Y/Pb/Pr) features a three-jack video input, which provides separate connections for luminance (Y), blue color difference (PB) and red color difference (PR). This results in increased bandwidth for color information, resulting in a more accurate picture with clearer color reproduction and less bleeding than you would get with S-Video or composite (RCA yellow video plug) connections. You will need a separate RCA left/right audio cable for sound.

What's in the Box
Blu-ray DVD player, remote control (multibrand for TVs; comes with batteries), printed operating insructions

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Beware - don't buy.......2007-12-26

Do not buy a Samsung Player. We bought one, had to upgrade it to see 'Rise of the silver surfer' and it broke. So right now we have a player that has a Blu-Ray disc stuck in it and the only thing it ever does is greeting us with 'Hello' on its display when powering on and saying 'goodbye' when powering off. We tried to got support but unfortunately all they said is, that it is all our fault. Actually we have been accused very badly for doing something illegal. We got the feeling that they would have loved to put us in prison for trying an upgrade....

2 out of 5 stars Save Your Money -- And Your Sanity.......2007-11-23

Samsung gets two stars - one for the amazing picture and one for the sound quality. The actual player, however, is terrible, buggy, unintuitive to use and unreliable. The remote control is so poorly designed as to be useless in a darkened theater room.

Also, Samsung refuses to stand behind their product and replace defective units, even though they know this product should never have shipped. Mine has refused to play actual Blu-Ray discs for months now, but all Samsung wants to know is when I'll sen the unit off to them for weeks-long repairs, and, more importantly, how quickly I can get them a check for $160 for the privilege.

It's the first--and last--Samsung product I'll buy.

3 out of 5 stars Samsung Blu Ray blues! Bad luck or bad product?.......2007-11-08

We have a 50 inch Sony SXRD 1080p television and the high def images are breathtaking. We adopted Blu Ray as our format choice and found this Samsung player to be priced about right when we bought it in the first half of 2007. Like most Blu Ray players, load time is over 30 seconds and if you eject and re-insert the disc, the player loses it's memory and you have to remember where you left off. However, Blu Ray images were impressive until a few days ago when the player decided that it was no longer a Blu Ray player and it will ONLY play a standard DVD! A little internet research reveals that this seems to be a common problem with this model. Samsung has a 90 day labor warranty (which they said they will stretch to 6 months...Wonder why?!?) and 1 year parts. Mine is on the way back to Samsung and fortunately, the repair is under warranty. I had to pay $15 shipping, but it could have been worse. Unhappy that a 6 month old piece of electronics has failed and I hope Samsung will suck it up and fix all of them that break for at least one year. As for me, I'm heading to COSTCO to purchase a Sony Blu Ray player because they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee for as long as you own the player!! Be sure to keep the receipt, though. Samsung makes some great products but our BD-P1000 is NOT one of them. Newer models may be less trouble prone, but I'm heading back to Sony.

5 out of 5 stars great player.......2007-09-01

this player is great. blu-ray movies look absolutely amazing on this thing. of course you need to update the firmware on it, but that is a good thing. why buy a player that gets outdated? this one will keep up to date with the technology.

1 out of 5 stars Disappointed.......2007-08-19

The system has problems - it won't play certain Blu-Ray discs and distorts other DVD's when played. I am told that I can download a patch to fix the problems, but the download doesn't work unless you create an Image of it requiring special software like Nero 7 which I don't have. All told the process is extremely time consuming. The BD-P1000 is not really a "plug and play system". On the whole, the process isn't worth the work to make the system usable and I recommend buying something that works the first time instead of buying a problem, unless you would rather do upgrades instead of watch movies.
Toshiba HD-D3 HD DVD Player - Includes 2 - HD-DVD's + HDMI Cable
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • great for the $$$
  • NOT TOO BAD AT ALL
  • HD-D3 PLAYER WORKS PERFECTLY
  • Toshiba HD-D3 DVD Player
Toshiba HD-D3 HD DVD Player - Includes 2 - HD-DVD's + HDMI Cable

Manufacturer: Toshiba
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Product Features:
  • HD Output: 720p/1080i - SD Upconversion with HDMI: 480p/720p/1080i
  • Playback Media: HD DVD Video, DVD Video, DVD VR, DVD-R (Video), DVD-R DL (Video), DVD-RW (Video/VR CPRM), CD, CD-R/-RW (CD-DA)
  • OSD Language: English/French/Spanish/Others - Advanced Navigation
  • Persistent Storage - HDMITM Cable (included) x1
  • Package Includes: Toshiba HD-D3 HD DVD Player - 2-HD DVD's (300 & Bourne Identity) - Remote -Manual

ASIN: B000ZMY24I
Toshiba HD-D3 HD DVD Player - Includes 2 - HD-DVD's + HDMI Cable

Product Description

The HD-D3 delivers the excellent picture, sound and interactivity features of HD DVD, and adds a new, sleek compact chassis. The combination of stellar high-definition picture quality up to 1080i, near high definition picture-quality of up-converted standard DVDs output through HDMI and leading edge audio (including Dolby TRUEHD and Dolby Digital Plus) provides a new level of home theater experience.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars great for the $$$.......2007-12-13

I picked this up when it was on sale for around $150. It also came with 10 movies. So far I have had no problems. The HD movies are really nice. It also makes regular DVD's look really good too. I'm actually thinking of buying another if the price is right.

5 out of 5 stars NOT TOO BAD AT ALL.......2007-12-13

I also experienced the same problem about pauses and delayed audio at the middle part of the movie, but all it needed was firmware upgrade.
I called toshiba to request the disc for upgrade and i got it within a week.
In my opinion, there is no visual difference between 1080i and full hd.
It comes with hdmi cable, and it did its job, you do not have to buy an expensive one.

5 out of 5 stars HD-D3 PLAYER WORKS PERFECTLY.......2007-12-03

This model HD-D3 is the Costco version of the HD-A3...It's identical.

I had the same problems with this model as the previous reviewer did. I hooked my unit up to the internet via the ethernet port and downloaded the firmware update. It was a very large update. Following that upgrade, the unit worked perfectly.

The only problem I have with HD DVD players in general are the disk themselves. They must be perfectly clean before you view. I find even brand new disks need to be cleaned. I never get the pauses, skips, and stoppages if I clean the disk first. If you rent from a box store, or Netflix, they are especially vulnerable.

I also have an A20 as my 2nd tv is 1080P. It works great providing the the disks are clean, not damaged, the and firmware is current.

I am also getting a BLU Ray since finally the prices are coming down. This way I have more titles to choose from, and if either fails, I'll have a player for either! Enjoy!!!!

1 out of 5 stars Toshiba HD-D3 DVD Player.......2007-12-02

I got this HD DVD player from another store and it came with two free DVD's. The player had trouble playing one of the DVD's that it came with- freeze framing and distorting image and sound. I contacted Toshiba and they said it was a software problem and sent out a DVD with updated software to upload new programing into the unit. I did it and it still did not function correctly- same problem. I returned it to the store. Maybe I just got a defective unit but it seemed to respond to all the commands slowly. I am hoping to have better luck with another Toshiba model...
Panasonic DIGA DMR-EZ475VK - DVD recorder/ VCR combo - black
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Panasonic DIGA DMR-EZ475VK - DVD recorder/ VCR combo - black

    Manufacturer: Panasonic
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    Product Features:
    • Built-In Digital Tuner with Analog ATSC Tuner
    • Automatic Program Information Acquisition (ATSC)
    • 2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 lines) - JPEG View with SD Slot
    • Long Time Recording with High Picture Quality (EP mode: 8 hours)
    • HDMI Simple Connection (HDMI Ver. 1.3) - DivX Playback

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    Panasonic DIGA DMR-EZ475VK - DVD recorder/ VCR combo - black

    Product Description

    DMR-EZ47VK Progressive Scan DVD Recorder with VHS VCR, SD Slot, ACCUTUNETM Digital Tuner, 1080p Up-Conversion with HDMI, EZ SyncTM HDAVI Control & HDMI Simple Connection, and 2x LP Horizontal Resolution (500 lines)
    SAMSUNG DVDP171 - MULTI REGION CODEFREE PLAYER, PLAYS PAL OR NTSC DVDS FROM ANY REGION
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      SAMSUNG DVDP171 - MULTI REGION CODEFREE PLAYER, PLAYS PAL OR NTSC DVDS FROM ANY REGION

      Manufacturer: Samsung
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      Product Features:
      • NTSC PAL Multi Progressive Scan
      • DivX certified / MPEG4 Playback
      • Compatible with DVD/ CD/ VCD, DVD-R/RW, CD-R/RW
      • MP3, WMA and JPEG Playback
      • EZ View / instant Replay/ Instant Skip

      ASIN: B000UJZ7RC
      SAMSUNG DVDP171 - MULTI REGION CODEFREE PLAYER, PLAYS PAL OR NTSC DVDS FROM ANY REGION

      Product Description

      360mm compact size DivX(MPEG4) Playback MP3/WMA/JPEG Playback 12 bit Video DAC Progressive Scan Output
      SAMSUNG DVD-1080P7 FULL HDTV COMPLIANT DVD PLAYER HDMI SELECTABLE UP CONVERSION (1080p) WITH DVIX
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        SAMSUNG DVD-1080P7 FULL HDTV COMPLIANT DVD PLAYER HDMI SELECTABLE UP CONVERSION (1080p) WITH DVIX

        Manufacturer: Samsung
        ProductGroup: CE

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        Product Features:
        • Multi-format playback: Play a variety of disc formats: DVD Video, DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD+RW, CD-R/RW, MP3, MPEG4, WMA and JPEG.
        • DivX® playback: Play DivX, AVI and MPEG4 compressed files downloaded from the Internet to your personal computer and stored on a CD-R/RW.
        • HD upconversion: When connected to an HDTV via HDMI connection, the DVD player digitally up-converts the resolution of standard DVDs to 720p/1080i/1080p high definition for super-sharp images.
        • Progressive scan: When paired with a digital TV, progressive-scan capability delivers your favorite DVDs in enhanced definition (480p) format.

        ASIN: B000QCMOQK
        SAMSUNG DVD-1080P7 FULL HDTV COMPLIANT DVD PLAYER HDMI SELECTABLE UP CONVERSION (1080p) WITH DVIX

        Product Description

        Designed for those who accept nothing less than HDTV quality, the DVD-HD1080P7 unconverts the resoultion of conventional DVDs to 720p/1080i/1080p, giving them amazing clarity. Even large-screen displays enjoy dramatically improved sharpness, color and detail. Samsung's HDMITM output and DivX (MPEG-4) playback add to the remarkable value. Playback is amazingly clear with true color reproduction, thanks to Samsung's EVQ(Enhanced Video Quality) and Progressive scan output features.
        Samsung HDMI DVD Player
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          Samsung HDMI DVD Player

          Manufacturer: Samsung
          ProductGroup: CE

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          ASIN: B000XQXMOC
          Samsung HDMI DVD Player
          Samsung DVD-HD850 HD Up-Converting Progressive Scan DVD Player with HDMI Connection HDTV Compliant Formats 720p/768p/1080i (Black)
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            Samsung DVD-HD850 HD Up-Converting Progressive Scan DVD Player with HDMI Connection HDTV Compliant Formats 720p/768p/1080i (Black)

            Manufacturer: Samsung
            ProductGroup: CE
            Binding: Electronics

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            Product Features:
            • HDMI Output
            • Hi-definition up conversion
            • EZ View Letter Box Eliminator
            • Plays DVD, R/RW, Audio, SVCD
            • FLT Display

            ASIN: B000N4XYXS
            Samsung DVD-HD850 HD Up-Converting Progressive Scan DVD Player with HDMI Connection HDTV Compliant Formats 720p/768p/1080i (Black)

            Product Description

            Samsung's DVD-HD850 progressive scan DVD player enhances video performance by increasing the video resolution of ordinary DVD titles and upconverting them to HDTV compliant formats (720p/768p/1080i), enabling you to enjoy an HDTV compliant picture-roughly twice the resolution of progressive scan DVD players. HD Up-conversion is an all-digital process that takes a DVD's signal and converts it to match your HDTV's native resolution. This process eliminates distortion and creates the ultimate picture performance. HDMI is a single cable that transfers uncompressed HD video and audio to your TV. Better then component video, it's your best choice for picture quality and colour accuracy. It's compatible with a wide range of disc formats, including DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, VCD, and SVCD, as well as MP3, WMA, and JPEG file formats. Compression rates supported for MP3 are from 128-192 kbps and for WMA from 64-192 kbps. JPEG files can be seen in a slide show with intervals of 6, 12, or 18 seconds between images; and you can zoom in (2x or 4x) on an image or rotate it 90-degrees clockwise. The bookmark function lets you mark and store up to three scenes at a time for easy recall. Instant replay shows you the previous 10 seconds of the movie again--in case you missed something important. Instant skip jumps ahead 10 seconds--in case you want to miss something. The 720p/768p/1080i DVD Players greatly enhance video performance by increasing the video resolution of ordinary DVD titles and up-converting them to HDTV compliant formats. A normal DVD player outputs 480i (interlaced) video. Progressive Scan DVD players can roughly double that resolution by outputting 480p video. The HD players enable you to enjoy an HDTV compliant picture-roughly twice the resolution of progressive scan DVD players. Includes: DVD-HD850 (black), remote, AAA battery, AV cable, instructions.
            Samsung Upconvert DVD Recorder, HD Antenna & HDMI Cable
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              Samsung Upconvert DVD Recorder, HD Antenna & HDMI Cable

              Manufacturer: Samsung
              ProductGroup: CE

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              ASIN: B000YB4L9G
              Samsung Upconvert DVD Recorder, HD Antenna & HDMI Cable

              Product Description

              Make the most of your home theater system with these fabulous hi-tech, hi-definition components and accessories!

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