# WTB: Upconverting DVD player
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580
**Category:** Classifieds
**Created:** [April 13, 2007, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580 "2007-04-13T08:32:30Z")
**Posts on this page:** 13
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/1 "2007-04-13T08:32:30Z")
i am looking into buying one of these. they have been getting pretty good reviews, but i am still skeptical. anyone have one or know more about them? suggestions on brands/models? it looks like they are around $100-$150 from what i have seen.
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### Author:  [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 8:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/2 "2007-04-13T08:37:12Z")
I have one, its ok. Must use HDMI or get a code to be able to use component.
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/3 "2007-04-13T10:17:08Z")
does it really look like HD? it seems a bit far fetched to me. but if i can get better wuality out of a regular dvd, i would do it. i need a new player anyway. the game breaker is the HDMI cable. those are freggin expensive. some of the dvd players i have seen come with one though. what model do you have?
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### Author:  [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 10:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/4 "2007-04-13T10:44:46Z")
i have the samsung HD-850, and no it doesnt look like HD, its better but not HD.
Mine came with the cable, as most samsungs do.
Just use Component, samsungs have a code you can put in to disable the security over component.
Now that i got my HDDVD i dont even use the samsung anymore.
Also some of the cheaper ones have a cheap decoding chip inside them, if you buy a denon or onkyo, then yes the picture will be better than some of the cheaper upconverting ones.
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 10:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/5 "2007-04-13T10:50:12Z")
looking to sell yours if you dont use it?
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### Author:  [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/6 "2007-04-13T10:59:33Z")
yeah ill sell it, 45 bucks and its yours.
its already programmed to work through component.
lemmie know.
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/7 "2007-04-13T11:16:51Z")
is it a divx/dvd recorder too? or just a player?
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### Author:  [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 11:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/8 "2007-04-13T11:20:02Z")
PIONEER DV79AVI
Advanced Digital Direct Pixel Drive with Two-Dimansional Resolution Expander
14-bit, 108MHz video digital-to-analog converter (DAC)
6 Channel Burr-Brown Chipsets
Frequency response:
4 Hz to 44 kHz(DVD fs: 96 kHz)
4 Hz to 88 kHz (DVD-Audio fs: 192 kHz)
S/N ratio: 118dB
PureCinema Progressive Scan
DVD, DVD-Audio (DVD-A), CD, Super Audio CD (SACD), MP3 Playback
Virtual Dolby Digital using SRS TruSurround
Super Fine Focus digital filter
Graphical on-screen displays
Pure Audio listening
Bass Management System
Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoding with multichannel outputs
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
i-LINK Connectivity
Ultra thick Triple-Layered Construction
Power Supply Transformer
Included Accessories:
Stereo audio cable
Video cable
4-pin S400 i.LINK cable
Power cable
Remote control
2 x AA/LR6 batteries Disc Capacity: 1
Power requirements: AC 120, 60Hz
Power consumption: 25 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.3 W
Operating temperature: +5°C to +35°C
Operating humidity: 5% to 85% (no condensation)
Dimension (W x H x D): 16-9/16" x 4-5/8" x 13-3/8" (420mm x 117mm x 340mm)
$800 and it is yours
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### Author:  [@dlatone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dlatone)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/9 "2007-04-13T11:46:04Z")
take off a zero and i might think about it.
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### Author:  [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/10 "2007-04-13T12:04:37Z")
meh its $400 off of MSRP
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### Author:  [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/11 "2007-04-13T12:24:37Z")
[quote=“dlatone,post:7,topic:27580"”]
is it a divx/dvd recorder too? or just a player?
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just a player
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### Author:  [@JaysGreenLX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JaysGreenLX)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/12 "2007-04-13T12:39:36Z")
[quote=“BuickGN,post:4,topic:27580"”]
Now that i got my HDDVD i dont even use the samsung anymore.
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Better pick up a blu-ray player the way the sales are going.
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### Author:  [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)
#### Post date: [April 13, 2007, 2:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/wtb-upconverting-dvd-player/27580/13 "2007-04-13T14:06:08Z")
lol yeah right, no thanks ill stick with hddvd.