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OPPO DV-980H
$170.00
Released August, 2007
The Pros:Inexpensive top-notch DVD player - $170. Upconverts video sources to 1080p over HDMI. Plays many different formats of audio and video.
The Cons:Doesn't play Blu-Ray or HD-DVD. Doesn't offer Faroudja video processing like the DV-981HD. No component video outputs.
The OPPO DV-980H ($170) is an up-converting DVD player that comes in as a cheaper alternative to the hugely popular OPPO DV-981HD ($230). The standout features for the DV-980H are its 1080p upconverting abilities, HDMI 1.2 output, 7.1 channel analog audio outputs, and versatility to play many media formats.
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It is a high-end DVD player that will likely please enthusiasts marketed towards the consumer who hasn't decided to upgrade to HD-DVD or Blu-Ray.
Features
- upconverts video sources to 1080i and 1080p
- video outputs: 1 x HDMI 1.2, 1 x component, 1 x composite, 1 x S-Video, 1 x RCA
- audio outputs: 7.1 analog RCA, 1 x Digital Optical S/PDIF, 1 x Digital Coaxial
- formats: DVD-Video (NTSC/PAL), DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD (SACD), DivX, XviD
- USB 2.0 port on front panel for streaming media from external drives
The DV-980H features a black finish and includes an HDMI cable in the box. Consider the Toshiba HD-A2 (now available for around $240) as alternative to this product if you are interested in the newer formats. The OPPO DV-980H was released in August 2007 and retails for $170.
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Pros & Cons
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Inexpensive top-notch DVD player - $170
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Upconverts video sources to 1080p over HDMI
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Plays many different formats of audio and video
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Includes and HDMI cable with purchase
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Can be made to play region free DVD with a simple hack
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CD playback comparable to high end units
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SACD and DVD Audio playback with HDMI cable
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Doesn't play Blu-Ray or HD-DVD
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Doesn't offer Faroudja video processing like the DV-981HD
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No component video outputs.
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