Typical price: £175
What is it: Upscaling DVD player with 1080p capabilities
What we think: A well-designed, attractive DVD player with plenty of functionality to justify its slightly hefty price tag
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 November 2007
Tags: Oppo, Oppo DV-981HD, analogue, high quality, love
We like:
Picture quality; sound; ease of use; HDMI cable included; supports lots of formats
We don't like:
Ugly menus; DivX and XviD playback has some quality issues
CNET UK judgement:
If you're looking for a high-quality DVD player to go with your new HD television, the Oppo DV-981HD should impress, especially for upscaling your DVD collection
Full review:
If you have a big DVD collection -- or you simply can't be bothered with the HD DVD vs. Blu-ray battle that's sending some movie fans potty -- then why not wait and enjoy your existing film collection for a bit longer without worrying about becoming obsolete? Continue Reading...
Oppo DV-981HD History
24 Sep 2007 in Crave
Oppo DV-981HD: The player that will play anything
If you're not ready to plump for HD DVD or Blu-ray, but still want a better DVD player than a £20 supermarket special, Oppo's new range of upscalers will tempt and delight in equal measure
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