Typical price: £66
What is it: DVD player with video upscaling and HDMI output
What we think: Lovely picture, easy to set up and easily affordable
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 25 July 2006
Tags: Toshiba, Toshiba SD-360E, living room, LED, DVD player
We like:
Upscaled images; affordable price; small form factor
We don't like:
Plasticky, flimsy build; some noise in upscaled images
You might also need:
HD-ready television and HDMI cable; surround-sound system
CNET UK judgement:
The cheap feel is the only disappointing thing about this player. Otherwise its excellent picture quality via HDMI and ease of use make it one of the very best budget models around. Certainly worth a look if you've got an HD-ready TV
Full review:
Costing less than £70, the SD-360E is one of the cheapest upscaling DVD players around. Using scaling and de-interlacing technology, the player can take a standard-resolution DVD picture and 'upconvert' it to 720p or 1080i, which it then outputs to an HD-ready TV via an HDMI cable. The idea is that you get a sharper picture with more detail -- not quite up to proper hi-def standards, but better than regular DVD images. Continue Reading...
Toshiba SD-360E History
11 Jan 2007 in Reviews
If you've recently bought a hi-def display and want to improve the image quality of your existing DVD collection without applying for a second mortgage, then an upscaling DVD player is the answer. Take a look at the top affordable models
Latest user reviews
October 30, 2006
Posted by: Chris Taylor
"Excellent for the price"
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