Here is a technical explanation of what upconverting does:
Some DVD players can upconvert DVD signals to HD or near-HD quality, and send them to a compatible TV via digital video connections. HDMI (High-Definition Media Interface) and DVI (Digital Visual Interface) both offer high-quality digital transmission of standard- and high-definition video signals. HDMI can also carry multichannel audio, and is backwards compatible with DVI (video only).
To upconvert you must use the HDMI or DVI cables, if you use component, S-video or RCA connections you might as well stay with a normal DVD player, but if your TV has HMDI or DVI connections then you may want to give it a shot. Also it will upconvert a normal DVD which is 480p resolution to 720p/1080i. These conversion numbers vary depending on what player you buy. I think I saw that the Samsung players also did 768p. I have a upconvert dvd player and like the picture. I am waiting, patiently I might add, for the HD DVD or Blu-Ray players to come down in price though.
Posts from SXViper in thread „I had to share this with you all“
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Yeah, if you try to keep up with the industry you can go broke. But if you just buy a upconvert DVD player you can still watch your regular DVD's in as close to HD as you can get. Or just buy a HD DVD or BLU Ray player and they will upconvert your regular DVD's as well.
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HD TV's are the best for watching Duke movies in all ther glory. I also echo DS recommendation, if possible get HDNet movies package and then you can watch those movies he has listed and maybe more in the future.
