CNET Editor's rating: 8.3 out of 10
Reviewed by
Matthew Moskovciak
Review date: 2/8/07
Release date: 12/6/06
The good: Excellent image quality; upscaling to 1080p over HDMI; attractive, understated black design; multichannel SACD and DVD-Audio over HDMI; DivX/Xvid support; aspect-ratio control; can be made region-free with a simple hack.
The bad: Worth it only for use with 1080p TVs with an HDMI input; no component video output.
The bottom line: Performing nearly as well as players costing four times the price, the Oppo DV-981HD is an unbeatable bargain for videophiles and enthusiasts.
Description:
The Oppo DV-981HD is a single-disc, mainstream DVD player.
Compared to other mainstream DVD players on the market, it is midpriced at around $230.
Pros:
This DVD player is equipped with a
progressive scanning
feature, capable of delivering higher-quality video images to compatible televisions.
Capable of playing multiple types of recordable and rewritable discs, this unit can handle more types of media that most DVD players.
This player is relatively slim at a height of 1.6 in.
Cons:
None noted, given available product data.
Suitability:
A mainstream DVD player, suited for watching movies and/ or listening to music.
Value:
Overall, this DVD player has good features for the money.
Suggestions:
(1) For a comprehensive understanding of cable types, please see
CNET's Connector Type Chart
.
(2) To enjoy the clearest picture, look for DVD players with either component video or HDMI cables.
Check out this
video on connector cables
to learn more.
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