Topic: Is it possible to upscale Standard DVD using HD DVD players?

[wharfejay]

Any thoughts?

[Philander]

Yes, it's one of the standard feature of any BD or HD DVD player.

[Philander]

It can even upscale other supported video formats such as divx, mp4, mpeg, avi through USB (if supported) or media discs.

[wharfejay]

Oh ok, thanks guys! But how's the PQ/SQ of upscaled standard DVDs? I'm planning kc to buy HD DVD player instead of blu-ray (sobrang mahal kasi). But ang hindrance ko lng din kc is ung availability ng HD DVDs locally that's why I wondering if I can rely on upscaled standard DVDs.

[pchin]

Bro, HD DVD is phased out na but of course if you can still manage to find a bargain unit & willing to take the risk, it's a good/cheap way to enjoy HD movies. The only problem is the limited available movies. But you still look around & able to buy from secondary markets for new/used copies. Or you can try our own forum  e.g: http://www.pinoydvd.com/index.php?topic=112020.0

But if you want to future proof your player & want the latest movies, then you may consider Blu-ray player. I think some are selling around 6k to 8k. For the BD discs, Amazon (or secondary markets) are selling as low as P400+ per tittle. Amazon below $10

[Philander]

Better yet get an NMT/Media Player combo with hard disk... enough said.

[juanch]

I use a Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player as my primary DVD player.

Even though phased out na ang HD-DVD. The HD-DVD player is still an exemplary DVD player/upscaler.
You can avail an HD-A2 2nd hand for about $60 nalang.

I'll be willing to help you unlock the region coding of the player pa because HD-DVD players are region locked.