Progressive Scan, 1080p Upconversion, HDMI - MPN: DVD1080P8 See Product Details
Description
With the SAMSUNG 1080P8 DVD player, everything old is new again. Experience your favorite movies in beautiful high definition. This DVD player will upconvert your standard DVDs to 1080 high definition so you can enjoy an enhanced cinematic experience with superior sharpness, color and details. Take your movie watching to another level with SAMSUNG.
Quick Glance
HDTV Upscaling: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV)
Media Supported: Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, SACD
Green Compliance: Yes
Summary
Product Title: Samsung DVD-1080P8 DVD Player
Manufacturer: Samsung
Power Score: 3.7 | 5 Reviews
Product Type
Number of Discs Supported: 1
Disc Mechanism: Tray
Video Quality
Video Upscaling: 1080i (HDTV), 1080p (HDTV)
Video DAC: 14 Bit
Video Format Standard: NTSC
Audio Quality
On-board Decoders: Dolby Digital (5.1)
Compatibility
Media Supported: Audio CD, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, SACD
Video Format: DivX, MPEG-4
Audio Codecs Supported: MP3, WMA
Interface
Video Output: Component Video, Composite (RCA), HDMI
Audio Output: Digital Coaxial, Digital Optical, Stereo RCA
Other Features
General Features: LCD Display, Progressive Scan
Remote Control: Basic Remote
Green Compliance: Yes
Dimensions
Height: 1.8 in
Width: 16.9 in
Depth: 9.9 in
Weight: 3.75 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: Scales up to 1080p. Multiple output options (HDMI, Component, Composite, Optical) Aesthetically pleasing.
Weakness: Upscaling only works through HDMI, and doesn't work through component.
You can play AVI on it, and it brings up a simple menu to select what AVI file you'd like to play. It upscales nicely, and offers your choice of output methods. A couple things you should be aware of before buying though. I was bummed that upscaling only works through HDMI when there's no technical reason that it shouldn't work with component as well. Also HDMI won't pass through the audio from...
Strengths: Small, compact and user friendly
Weakness: None so far
I happened to be at my local grocery store (Fry's) and saw this DVD player. The fact that it upconverts to 1080P seemed to be a bonus. The kids love watching their DVD's in Nana's bedroom and do we. It's simple to operate and have had absolutely no problems what so ever with it.
Video is Average according to 1 DVD Player experts. -- "The image is clear and colourful, with none of the fake sheen that other cheap players seem to inflict on the detail levels."-tech.co.uk Read more to find expert opinions on more features like Audio, Formats, Usability, etc.
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Samsung DVD-1080P8
Strengths: Good picture quality, HDMI, upconversion, compact size, easy to use remote.
Weakness: Have not found any.
This player works flawlessly and the 1080P upconversion is clear and crisp. The Picture quality is improved over standard DVD however the picture quality is not close to a Blu-ray player. But, I feel like I am getting HD without the cost and for under one hundred dollars you can't go wrong with this DVD player. Set up was very easy. If you are not good at setting up technology of any sort you...
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