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Reviewed on December 6, 2006
The Xbox 360 HD DVD player is an inexpensive way for 360 owners to get high-def movies, but nonowners and audiophiles should stick with standalone HD players.
TAGS:
HD-DVD, HD-DVD player, Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox Live, USB port, DVD, console, multimedia, adapter, Wi-Fi, DVD player, Microsoft Corp., video, games
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$37.99
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Reviewed on March 29, 2006
CNET editors preview the Sony BDP-S1, the company's first stand-alone Blu-ray player for the U.S. market.
TAGS:
Blu-ray, HD-DVD, HD-DVD player, 1080p, Sony Corp., Blu-ray disc, HDMI, 1080i, Sony PS3, Toshiba, format, Sony Playstation, Samsung Electronics, resolution, U.S., DVD
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Check prices$149.99-$189.99
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Reviewed on April 10, 2007
The ongoing format war makes any HD DVD purchase a dicey proposition, but for early adopters willing to take the dive, the HD-XA2 is an excellent choice.
TAGS:
HD-DVD, HD-DVD player, Toshiba, remote, Blu-ray, light-emitting diode, DVD, button
CNET review:
7.3
Very good
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on August 29, 2007
If you're not ready to get a high-def player, the Oppo DV-980H DVD player delivers excellent performance and an unparalleled feature set for the price.
TAGS:
Oppo, HD-DVD, DVD-Audio, playback, DVD player, HDMI cable, DVD, 1080p, Toshiba, button
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Pricing not available
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CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Pricing not available
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Check prices$277.06
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Reviewed on July 16, 2007
The BDP-S300 is a decent choice if you're limiting yourself to a relatively cheap, standard-design Blu-ray player, but everyone else should consider the competition.
TAGS:
Blu-ray, remote, Sony Corp., game console, HD-DVD, Sony PS3, console, HDTV, firmware, Panasonic, Sony Playstation
Check prices$199.99-$399.00
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Check prices$1,795.99
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Reviewed on April 18, 2006
The Toshiba HD-A1 bests the early Blu-ray competition in terms of picture quality and price--but only home-theater enthusiasts are likely to endure its long list of early-adopter caveats.
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HD-DVD, Blu-ray, 1080i, DVD, Toshiba, display, resolution, HDMI, DVD player, movie, Samsung Electronics, video, Sony Corp.
Check prices$407.99
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Reviewed on June 30, 2006
With video quality that's impressive but still not as good as its HD-DVD competition, the costly Samsung BD-P1000 will appeal only to those willing to risk a grand on a first-generation player in the middle of a format war.
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Blu-ray, HD-DVD, Samsung Electronics, set-top, Toshiba, firmware, light-emitting diode, editor, DVD, video
CNET review:
4.6
Mediocre
Check prices$399.99
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Reviewed on May 21, 2007
Offering most of the performance of more expensive players, the HD-A2 is an excellent value for budget-minded buyers looking to jump into HD DVD.
TAGS:
HD-DVD, Blu-ray, HD-DVD player, remote, Toshiba, soundtrack, Dolby Digital, DVD, control, CD
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$237.95
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Reviewed on November 16, 2006
Sony's great-sounding STR-DG1000 can handle HDMI switching and upconversion, and only misses the mark with its quirky setup and menu navigation.
TAGS:
receiver, HD-DVD, Sony Corp., Blu-ray, HDMI, XM Satellite Radio, station, Denon, button, video, DVD
CNET review:
8.0
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on May 3, 2006
The Toshiba HD-XA1 is the more expensive model of the company's initial pair of HD-DVD players.
TAGS:
HD-DVD, Toshiba, HD-DVD player
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on December 18, 2006
The Philips BDP9000 has some great design touches and excellent Blu-ray image quality, but its high price, less-comprehensive audio capabilities and the comparative affordability of the PlayStation 3 suggest that you should probably hold off.
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Philips Electronics N.V., Blu-ray, Philips Consumer Electronics, HDMI 1.3, Blu-ray disc, HD-DVD, picture quality, design, Panasonic, DVD, HDMI, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corp.
Check prices$419.99
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Reviewed on October 12, 2007
The Toshiba HD-A30 is a solid third-generation HD DVD player, but for most people it's not worth the extra dough.
TAGS:
HD-DVD, Toshiba, remote, HD-DVD player, predecessor, Blu-ray, 1080p, functionality, HDTV, DVD, CD
CNET review:
7.0
Very good
Check prices$249.99
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Reviewed on September 11, 2006
Pioneer's PDP-5070HD 50-inch plasma sets a benchmark for flat-panel performance and is well worth the premium price for people who take video quality seriously.
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Pioneer Electronics, HD-DVD, transfer, Toshiba, video
CNET review:
8.4
Excellent
Check prices$2,495.00
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Reviewed on April 17, 2008
The Oppo DV-983H is pretty much the ultimate standard-def disc player, but its high price means videophiles on a budget can get a better bang for their buck.
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Oppo, DVD-Audio, DVD player, image quality, light-emitting diode, DVD, HD-DVD, Sony PS3, button, Blu-ray, Sony Playstation, HDMI
CNET review:
8.4
Excellent
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on February 28, 2008
The HP Pavilion Slimline S3330f delivers a remarkable combination of features, value, and flexibility. It excels as both a traditional desktop, and a full-fledged living room PC, complete with a Blu-ray and HD DVD drive. Any nongamer in the market for a sub-$1,000 PC should put this system at the top of their list.
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HP Pavilion SlimLine, Sony Vaio, HP Pavilion, living room, Gigabit Ethernet, optical drive, HD-DVD, HP, Intel Core 2 Duo, Sony Corp., ATI Technologies, keyboard, CPU, PC
CNET review:
9.1
Spectacular
Pricing not available
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Reviewed on November 13, 2006
While the Sony KDS-R60XBR2 has a picture that's essentially identical to its less-expensive SXRD stablemate, the prodigious feature set on this 60-inch HDTV will attract buyers who must have it all.
TAGS:
Sharp Corp., JVC, HD-DVD, flat panel, Sony Corp., Panasonic, setting
CNET review:
8.3
Excellent
Pricing not available
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