iRantanplan said:

Back to topic. Yes I'm aware that I'm able to basicly improve the DVDs with the help of the community. Actually I could do that only using google. But the point is I shouldn't have to do so, should I? For example I don't have a PC atm, my old one broke down. So for the moment I'm stuck with actual standalones and it's pretty annoying to switch cables and connections for every occasion. And the actual zoom function in my TV isn't really that great (I don't think there is any out there with a good scaler, really) and you can do much better with software scalers. All we're doing could at least have been done by Lucasarts themselves without too much efford. That's what makes me angry the most.

ok, i'm going slightly offtopic here, i was going to buy a new laptop, and new dvd

player -> oppo 983, that has SACD, DVD-A, and upscaling built in

it is supposed to have some of the best up-scaling chips/circuitry available in it, and

try it out on the star wars DVD's .....

from their site:

The DV-983H provides a rich array of features for serious home theater enthusiasts. By applying source-adaptive, motion-adaptive, and edge-adaptive techniques, the DV-983H produces an outstanding image for any DVD, whether it's mastered from an original theatrical release film or from a TV series. Aspect ratio conversion and multi-level zooming enable users to take full control of the viewing experience – maintain the original aspect ratio, stretch to full screen, or crop the unsightly black borders. Special stretch modes make it possible to utilize the full resolution of ultra high-end projectors with anamorphic lens. For users with an international taste, the frame rate conversion feature converts PAL movies for NTSC output without any loss of resolution or tearing. Custom home theater installers will find the DV-983H easy to integrate into whole-house control systems, thanks to its RS-232 and IR IN/OUT control ports.

[of course *AHEM* i've had to put off any new purchases, due to job issues, and

buying the star wars print, which is not a problem, since the hardware will probably

get cheaper when i can buy it...]

anyways, has anyone tried this player, it's gotten amazing reviews, and its not

that expensive..... i don't want to keep buying more dvd players, but since this

also plays SACD and DVD-A, its still worth it, the upscaling is just extra for me...

but what does anyone think about that? does anyone know of great upscalers,

or hardware, or players that actually have DONE a good job with DVD's?

yes, i know all about the avs forums, etc, but they're way too technical for me..

i meant someone here, that has real world experience with them..

later

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