Regarding hi-def format upconversion of players.
I am format neutral with a Toshiba A35 (HD-DVD) and a Panny BD30 ( b) ). I also have a Pio DV48 (SACD, DVDA, SD) and a Toshiba HD870 (SD).
Of the lot, the A35 HD-DVD is the better upconverting player. Noticiably better. The BD30 is OK, but then again so is the Pio DV48.
That was one of the reasons I decided to keep the player.
Others included: HD-DVDs purchased at firesale prices (have acquired 10 since the announcement at an average of $4.30),
Bitstreaming of HD codecs, Playback of the 20 some odd HD-DVDs I already had.
Last edited by mapatton; 02/12/08 07:29 PM.
