Typical price: £90
What is it: DVD player with video upscaling capabilities and DivX playback
What we think: The Samsung DVD-850 will go down as one of the bargains of the year -- a next-generation DVD player that precedes models from every other mainstream brand
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 20 October 2005
Tags: samsung, upgrade, high definition, signal
We like:
Slinky design; high-end features; advanced connectivity; wide video and audio format support
We don't like:
DVD-HD950 available for not much more; no DVI output
You might also need:
HDMI to DVI adaptor; component cable; DVD movies
CNET.co.uk judgement:
The DVD-HD850 has been a hot consumer product since launch, offering high-end features at an extraordinarily low price. With the only competition coming from high-end manufacturers like Denon, the Samsung has the mainstream to itself. If you have a flat-screen TV, the true value of this product is more than the asking price
Samsung DVD-HD850 History
1 Nov 2005 in Crave
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Samsung DVD-HD850: DVD upscaler
Samsung's DVD-850 is no ordinary DVD player -- it will 'upscale' your DVD movies to high-definition resolutions. It's the perfect accompaniment to a flat screen or projector, and best of all, it costs less than £100. Bargain-tastic!
Latest user reviews
December 8, 2006
Posted by: Jamie Kellock
"Excellent value for money - poor firmware"
April 21, 2006
Posted by: David Howel
"Cheap, sexy and it works"
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