Typical price: £155
What is it: Upscaling DVD player capable of producing 1080p pictures
What we think: This is a truly great DVD player because it ignores DVD region coding -- and does just about everything else, too
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 6 October 2008
Tags: Oppo, Oppo DV-980H, HD, colour balance, video files
We like:
Picture and sound quality; fantastic array of features; styling; ease of use
We don't like:
Expensive; ugly menu systems
You might also need:
DVD collection; SACD or DVD-A
CNET UK judgement:
This DVD player offers everything, including amazing picture and sound quality, features left, right and centre, and a delightful style that will look great in your expensive AV setup. Although this player is expensive by Sainsbury's standards, it's far from outrageous and compared to some of the more high-end players, it's actually great value, considering the quality it delivers
Full review:
If you were to ask someone if £155 was a reasonable sum of money for a DVD player, they would probably say no. But there are many reasons to spend more on a DVD player than that £30 job from Sainsbury's, not least because modern, flat panel TVs really need a good quality source -- ideally one with HDMI out -- to make the most of a DVD picture. Continue Reading...
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