Typical price: £80
What is it: HDMI-equipped DVD player with upscaling capability
What we think: A wise upgrade for owners of flat-screen TVs and projectors
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 November 2005
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba SD-350E, updated, logo, connector
We like:
Video-upscaling capability; DivX playback; sleek form factor; simple operation
We don't like:
Missing S-video and optical audio connectivity; weak HDMI performance; no cables included
You might also need:
RGB Scart cable, component video cable, HDMI cable, DVD movies
CNET UK judgement:
If you've recently bought an LCD TV (such as Toshiba's own 32WL56) and have little cash left over, then the SD-350E is a good investment. It upsamples DVD video to high-definition resolution, improving the detail on the TVs we tested it with. It's actually better over analogue component video than digital HDMI and it's missing some connections on the rear, but it's still worth the asking price
Full review:
When making the upgrade to high-definition flat-screen displays, pernickety home cinema users often find that standard DVD players no longer cut the mustard. The problem lies in screen resolutions -- most flat screens are much higher res than DVD. It's taken a while for manufacturers to address the issue, but Toshiba and Samsung have both recently released budget LCDs that feature HDMI connectivity, leading them to follow up with higher-spec DVD players. Continue Reading...
Toshiba SD-350E History
1 Nov 2005 in Crave
Toshiba SD-350E: Nearly HD DVD
Toshiba's SD-350E fills the stopgap for those eager for high-definition DVD. By 'upscaling' your DVDs to high resolution, picture quality is dramatically changed, and because it has an HDMI output too, you can smother yourself in its digital goodness
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