Typical price: £50
What is it: An upscaling DVD player with HDMI out
What we think: A small, stylish player with lots of features. Considering its low price, it's well worth a look if you have lots of DVDs and want to get the best picture quality from them
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 15 August 2007
Tags: Samsung, Samsung DVD-HD870, HD DVD, analogue, inputs
We like:
Styling; features; picture quality
We don't like:
Remote control; ugly menus; sluggish controls
You might also need:
HDMI cable
CNET UK judgement:
With support for lots of formats and a nifty upscaling feature, we wouldn't have a problem recommending the Samsung DVD-HD870 if you want to boost the picture quality of your DVD collection
Full review:
With all the bluster about HD DVD and Blu-ray, you could be forgiven for thinking that it was the end of the road for the humble DVD player. In reality, however, the DVD player has plenty of life left in it yet. Continue Reading...
Samsung DVD-HD870 History
30 Jul 2007 in Crave
Samsung DVD-HD870: See your DVDs in pseudo high definition
If you have a large DVD collection and a high-definition television, you can squeeze a bit more quality out of them using an upscaling DVD player. Happily, Samsung has one it'd like you to buy
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