Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player with HDMI Output, Black Reviews

• Great buy, great quality - happy customer!

  
  By A194VERV9YI856 on 2007-08-09
  I previously bought the Samsung DVD-1080P7 upconverting DVD player but returned it due to a few issues with quality/user control over various functions (you can see my full review under the Amazon page for that player). I bought this one basically because I trust the Sony brand and it was their new release of a 1080p upconverting DVD player.
  
  I am very happy with this player. Setup was quick and easy. The menu is much more detailed with greater user control over the DVD functions than the equivalent Samsung model that I returned.
  
  Once configured (which took about a minute and a half - not very long at all!), the picture and sound output were excellent! No complaints on the output quality whatsoever.
  
  Similar with other Sony DVD players I have had, initial loading of DVDs in the player takes a bit longer than the average player. This is a small sacrifice I am willing to accept for the higher quality in other areas, especially when compared to the Samsung that I had previously purchased.
  
  I would definitely recommend this DVD player!
  
  

• Wonderful DVD player and a must for HDTV

  
  By A6I2ECNHIFH5W on 2007-10-02
  I recommend purchasing the Sony DVP-NS77H for anyone that has a HDTV for the following reasons:
  
  1) Most HDTVs have additional features when fed 1080i or 1080p signals...and the Sony does both (be aware that some upscaling dvd players will only send 1080i signals...when the 1080p signals are superior. HDTV features include the picture format (ie 'justscan' sizing with Samsungs)
  
  2) Picture quality looks better with a good upscaling dvd player and the Sony does a fine job.
  
  3) Even if the picture quality doesn't improve from upscaling...most HDTV sets have HDMI inputs...which will allow for digital signals to be received from dvd players. The advantage is that digital will not have any corruption from interference. You get the true signals.
  
  4) The Sony has both coaxial and optical audio outputs. Clearer signals to your home theatre sound system.
  
  5) The Sony probably will be better able to play all disks. Some other brands from past experience is where it may not be able to read warped or scratched disks...like the ones you will get from NetFlixs or Blockbuster Online. A must if you rent dvds through the mail.
  
  6) The Sony name...trustworthy. Overall...there aren't too many makers. I would perhaps consider a Panasonic...but there are just so many other names that I wouldn't go for.
  
  I highly recommend the Sony dvd player. It works well with my Samsung HLT6187 and I am sure it will work well with any system.
  
  

• Solid upconverting player

  
  By A14XFVE2A67MWO on 2007-08-01
  Bought this a few days ago. Attractive black appearance with decent build quality. Relatively slow loading of DVDs. User friendly menu system with good control over video and audio functions. Optical digital audio out not found on many players in this price range. Remote is acceptable but not lighted. Blue HDMI light on front panel may bother some. Gets a bit warm after extended use; not recommended for use inside a cabinet. Not Divx compatible. Upconversion of DVDs through HDMI port can be very good depending on the source quality (newer DVDs are better). A good, reasonably priced interim solution until the HD format wars are over. Can make your existing library look better depending on the upconversion capabilities of your HDTV.
  
  

• HDMI, component vdeo, dolby digital 5.1 and dts (5.1)

  
  By AT1GPEMG6LNSW on 2007-10-10
  This product upgrades DVDs as well as any other 'better' dvd upconverter. A previous review told users that "its not worth the price because the hdmi worked just as well as component". HDMI vs component video usually do not make that much of a difference, and for almost everyobody out there, you will NOT notice a difference. You are paying 100 for this vs 70 bucks because of the additioanl features. This DVD player has sony's Prescission Cinema Progressive output technology which makes the image a little better. It also has 1080p where as alot of players only have 1080i. It can play a few different formats and HD Jpeg slideshows. Most importantly, it can output a DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1 audio output and DOLBY DTS through HDMI and/or Optical digital. VERY FEW PLAYERS AT THIS PRICE LEVEL CAN DO THAT. Most say 'dolby digital' but only output a 2.1 signal. If you have a 5.1 reciever and a different dvd player with only the 2.1, the audio will not be converted to 5.1 digital and instead it will be converted using the prologic II. This means the sounds will not be sent to the correct speakers. Other players 'blend' the sounds through most the speakers and its noticiably much worse. THIS PLAYER IS ONE OF THE ONLY AT THIS PRICE RANGE WITH DOLBY 5.1!!! Audio is Crystal Clear Definitly a good buy.
  
  

• Great DVD Player!!

  
  By A3ROUSO4WATKNL on 2007-12-05
  Lately I've been doing nothing but buying and returning DVD players. I first bought a Philips DVD player and it kept breaking down, so I had to return it. Next, I bought a JVC DVD player, which I thought was a good brand. Well, it wasn't. I had that DVD player for only a few days and have experienced numerous problems. So, that had to be returned. Finally, I bought this Sony DVP-NS77H. Now, this player has made me very happy. Over a week and no problems have been experienced and I've played A LOT of DVDs on it.
  
  There are few pros and cons I would like to point out:
  
  PROS:
  -Beautiful picture and sound.
  -You can adjust the picture anyway you like, from dark to light.
  -Has a 6 disc memory
  -Doesn't break down like many other players do
  -Can read badly scratched discs
  -Fast forwards really fast
  
  CONS:
  -Loading time can be slow at times.
  -No buffer, so when there is a layer change in a movie, you will see a short pause. Most players today have them to prevent the pause, but unfortunately, this players doesn't have it.
  -Not DivX compatible.
  
  Notice, that even though there are a few cons about the player, I still rated it 5 stars because this player actually works and doesn't break down. I can't tell you how hard it is to find a player that works.
  
  
• A value from Sony (don't spend more at this time)
  By A6FIAB28IS79 on 2008-01-25
  I had momentary hesitation about this DVD player for two reasons: 1. My Sony TV does not have the company's touted "One-Touch Theater Synch," suggesting a Sony player would provide no advantage in terms of convenience; 2. the last time I purchased a Sony TV set and Sony DVD player at the same time, the remote for the Sony player had no effect on the Sony TV set, even on-off and volume functions. Consequently, I gave some thought to spending less on a Phillips upscaler or spending more on an "upscale" upscaling Oppo. But I liked the specs, dimensions (weight and height are less than the OPPO DV-981HD), and the track record of the Sony and went with it, even though this model was too new to garner videophile reviews. Consumer Reports cautions against spending too much on a DVD player, upconverting or not, because hi def TV sets "upconvert" the 480i signal from an HDMI cable automatically.
  
  Good call. The Sony is not only lean, mean and trim, but its remote control operates both the on-off and volume functions of my new Sony television, and with no programming of the switch required. More importantly, the picture it produces is the best I've ever seen, with perhaps the exception of some HD DVD demo discs at Sears. In fact, if I can forego the comparisons, I'm perfectly content to use this player as a substitute for a "thoroughbred" HD or Blue-Ray player.
  
  Although some reviewers have complained about the premium prices of Sony television sets, this DVD player with an HDMI output strikes me as priced right if not a genuine value.
  
  [Follow up: Still relatively satisfied, but it is a fairly "touchy" machine, quick to stick when a DVD is dirty or scratched. One more potential "downside" of any upscaler with HDMI connections: a 480i signal is read by the TV as 1080 i or p, which on my flat panel Sony TV forces the set into wide-screen aspect, pre-empting and making unavailable the "Normal" mode (not true of my Toshiba TV, which offers many aspect ratios to choose from). Consequently, if it's not a "wide-screen" (16:9) but a "full-screen" (4:3) DVD, the figures are stretched and/or distorted to a distracting degree. But there's an upside: the "Normal" mode setting, which is not available on my Sony TV (KDL40V2500), can be activated at the level of this Sony player, using the player's remote to make the setting for playing a 4:3 image on a 16:9 screen with minimal to no distortion. Without the DVD player, I'd have returned the TV.
  
  Lesson: don't let all of the HD hype conceal the unresolved problems still besetting a developing technology (forget the "contrast ratio" smoke screen)-- not just plasma vs LCD and HD vs Blue Ray, but HD vs. upconversion, HDMI TV upconversion vs. DVD player upconversion, 4:3 vs 16:9, 480 vs 720 vs 1060 i or p signals, source material filmed at today's speeds vs. earlier movies filmed at 24 fps. All the more reason not to overspend on a component at this time. Maybe in the near future an HD czar will bring order to this near chaos. Blame it on the powerful moguls who back in 1953 introduced a new screen-stretching aspect ratio called Cinemascope. Despite their grandiose horizontal thinking, they still never managed to produce a Citizen Kane, Gone with the Wind, or Wizard of Oz.]
  
  
• Great DVD player and great value
  By A2JH35WPO05EQN on 2007-11-08
  I bought this DVD player to replace an older Sony NS775V non-upscaling, progressive scan player. I was not expecting much differences between the two, but I was pleasantly surprised by the outcome.
  
  I set the output to 1080i after some testing between it and the 720P, the JPEG resolution to 1080i as well, and that's about all I did with the setup. Connecting via a no-name HDMI cable to a 3-year old 55 inch Sony HD RPTV (720P/1080i), the resulting picture is noticeably better than the older player in all areas.
  
  Maybe the older player was just poor, maybe this player does a better job upscaling than the TV, or maybe the HDMI interface played a part in it, I don't know, and I am just happy about what I get.
  
  It is connected to a 5.1 system via coaxial digital cable. Sound reproduction is excellent for this type of player and much better than the NS775V. The most impressive thing is it seems that by using the HDMI interface, the JPEG files, when viewed on the same TV, are much, much brighter and sharper than before. Even the old photos taken decades ago (scanned positive / negative films) came out very good.
  
  The player has a wonderfully slim profile, and the unit's black color is better than the tiring silver color of many other Sony players. It can be controlled by the old remote (and by nearly all Sony remotes), so I use the old black remote to match the color. There is a small blue HDMI light which isn't really bothersome..
  
  Loading time is a tad faster than my old player though nothing to write home about. Construction is good - I placed the center channel speaker right on top of it and this doesn't bother the player a bit. Also, responses to remote commands are quick enough.
  
  Until the Blu-Ray players become more reasonably priced, I will just enjoy this player. For anyone who is considering the purchase of a decent upscaling DVD player at a great price, this one should be high on the candidate list.
  
  Highly recommended.
  
  
• Good functionalty, except for very poor controls
  By A2JET0A4LCNXNE on 2007-12-22
  Like many components made nowadays, this unit is handsome, but not very functional in design. The controls are hidden, and are black, just like the entire front. The tiny symbols on the keys are invisible unless the room is well lighted and the viewer is very close, and the user must be above the level of the player to read the symbols, because they are only on the upward-facing surfaces.
  In the dark, nothing at all is operable. There are not even any distinctive parts which one could feel by touch. So, all in all, this control set-up must have been designed by modern artists (as of the 1960s), not by engineers with any practical sense; and I guess that alternative designs were never tried out in practice.
  There is a remote control (yes, another remote control to clutter your room), but it also does not work in the dark without a flashlight.
  I guess that Sony should not be singled out for these failings, because most modern entertainment equipment is similarly designed to look good, but be impossible to use under normal operating conditions (i.e., in a darkened room). Ultimately, I guess that we tasteless and impractical customers are to blame.
  This unit does play, and seems to work well. Once you get it going, you can then turn down the lights and watch, but be prepared to get up and run around turning on the lights if you wish to operate the controls.
  
  
• Plays like it should. Already obsolete
  By A3I04RM049YS8Y on 2007-12-24
  Edited to add:
  Still a good player and plays as it should. But...
  
  I'm editing because there has been a change in the HD-format wars. It looks like sony is going to win and blu-ray is going to be the future (along with downloads). Studios are abandoning HD-DVD and going Blu-Ray. HD is really a lot better than DVD, it isn't just hype. There are 4x as many pixels in every frame, and the discs hold 6x as much data for added features. Modern televisions are able to display 4x as many pixels as DVDs contain. RIP DVD, 2000-2008.
  
  Sony sells the playstation 3 for $400 (as of 1/08). It's $300 more than this but it plays blu ray, plays games, plays and upscales DVD, and plays digital download divix movies. It has wi-fi so it will integrate with your computer entertainment. It is a steal for $400 compared to this item at $90. I'm not a gamer, but playstation 3 with Blu Ray, and Blu Ray becoming the dominant disc format of the future makes me regret what I spent on this item a month ago.
  
  Check out the Playstation 3 as an alternative to this item before buying, even if you aren't interested in video games. It is much much more future proof.
  
  This item is now obsolete unless you don't have a high-def telvision and never plan to buy one. If you fall into that category, buy a player for $40 less that doesn't include HDMI support.
  
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  I've only had it for one weekend, but I am happy with it, and have become familiar with all of the features. Learning curve on all of the setup options isn't too tough to figure out with the good printed manual.
  
  I love the thin profile. It is only about 2" tall. Looks sharp and doesn't take up too much space in my crowded audio pier.
  
  It does what it was made to do: it plays DVDs well. Picture is sharp on my 106" projection screen. As good or better than other players I've owned. Color is good and image is sharp and bright. Like other reviews have stated, it is a bit slow to load.
  
  It is nice to have the option to use HDMI, especially since the player will output the 5.1 digital signal through the HDMI cable along with the video signal. Fewer wires are always good. Buy a cheap HDMI cable at amazon along with the unit rather than going to a store. HDMI cables are very overpriced at most brick and mortar stores (a decent cable should not be over ~$15). HDMI is full digital, not analog, so a signal is a signal. Monster cables don't matter with digital signals.
  
  The player comes with the useless triple RCA yellow-red-white composite cable that is good only for very poor quality video. You will need to buy a good quality component cable or an HDMI cable.
  
  I can't speak to the up-scaling because I'm using it with my 480p theatre projector. I didn't try it with my HD monitor. Honestly I can't imagine why it would be any better than letting the monitor/television upscale it for you. HD monitors upscale 480p signals fine.
  
  The one thing I don't like is the same thing I don't like about every player I've ever owned. When DVDs end they return to the menu and repeat forever, while the motor continues to spin the disc. You only have to turn off the monitor and amplifier to make the mistake of allowing the thing to run for hours/days looping the menu over and over. Why manufacturers can't make machines that will shut down after a few repeats of the menu is beyond me (or allow the menu to exist in a small RAM chip where it doesn't have to spin the disc infinitely). This is how my last two players died. Make sure it is really off or it will die in no time.
  
  A good player. Not a great value at $90, but not terrible. You can get a nearly identical Sony player without HDMI for $20-$30 less. Decide whether HDMI connectivity is worth $25 before you go with this one.
  
  
• VERY GOOD!!!
  By AQAF94DFJRZKM on 2007-11-11
  Just so you know. . . my home theater system includes: a Sony 51-inch WEGA high-definition TV, a Sony STR-DG910 7.1-channel home theater receiver, a Sony DVP-NS77H upscaling DVD player, a pair of Sony SSF-5000 floor speakers, one Sony SSC-N5000 center channel speaker, one Sony SA-W2500 150-watt subwoofer, and a pair of Sony SSB-1000 bookshelf speakers for the surrounds. Everything is Sony. Everything works with one remote control, which came with the receiver. (My review is based on these components being used together, which is why I'm including all this stuff.)
  The Sony DVP-NS77H upscaling DVD player provides more than adequate results for the money - under $100. Amazon delivered it (via UPS) in just 5 business days - great! - with free shipping. The onscreen menu was easy to navigate through, and simple to understand, and configuration took only a couple minutes. Dolby Digital 5.1 and DTS are phenomenal through my Sony receiver. The 1080p upscaling results were mostly positive - just don't expect breathtaking results or miracles, though. In two weeks, I have watched a couple dozen FX-heavy movies and noticed varied but mostly very good results with the picture quality. For the price, I would highly recommend this player until the Blu-Ray versus HD-DVD format conflict has been decided, although I just read somewhere that HD DVD players are now under $100 - not bad!!! I hope this review helps you.
  
  
• Much BETTER than expected!
  By A1S27P7KJO9I96 on 2007-12-27
  Well, the day finally came. My old Pioneer dvd player officially is DOA. Seven years later, it is now time to replace. Did lots of searching around for something similar to what I had. Biggest must for me from what I already had was the optical audio out. This was the least expensive model I could find with this option. Regardless of it being able to upscale dvds using the HDMI cable, this is was what I was looking for. I have a large collection of children's dvds and my two year old LOVES to help me get them out of the case and put them in the player. With the pioneer, it read every little finger print and scratch. The SONY reads right over a lot of the problems... even before I clean the dvd. Overall, I am very satisfied with this player and would HIGHLY recommend it to anyone looking for a replacement NON-BLU RAY player.
  
  
• Excellent product
  By A3SS2R2OFRNLOE on 2007-09-25
  I bought this Sony upconverting DVD player to go with my new Samsung 40'' LNT4042H LCD HDTV, and I'm very pleased with my purchase. The picture quality is excellent when connected with a HDMI cable. The slowness of the initial load time is slightly annoying at times. And I would have liked the remote to have been black, to match the unit. But I ultimately bought this player to make my standard DVDs look good, and I'm completely satisfied with the results, so it definitely gets my recommendation.
  
  
• DVD player
  By A25HLOP85C8V6Y on 2007-11-10
  This doesn't come with a HDMI cable which is required to upgrade a regular DVD to HD quality. Seems odd you have to pay extra for a HDMI cable to make it work like it is intended. I bought a cable from amazon.com for less than $ 15 vs the $ 65 wanted at Sony or other major electronic stores. I use the player with a Sony "Bravia" model TV, and a Sony wireless stereo headphone MDR-RF-925RK) purchased from amazon.com), the video-audio quality is great, and I think this is a good buy. If you don't intend to use the HDMI function, don't waste your money buying this model.
  
  
• Great player - It's as good as it's going to get while we wait for the HiDef DVD format war to be won
  By A110JRMEFYXV0G on 2007-11-26
  It's a great player. I would be hard pressed to find a player that would deliver better performance from my Standard def (regular) DVD collection. It's not going to get any better from DVD's that were pressed in standard def to begin with. For those who have noticed that a cable is included in the box, its a composite (RCA) video/audio cable not an HDMI cable and if you pay more than $6 for an HDMI cable delivered to your doorstep you are getting ripped off.
  
  
• WOW WOW WOW! Why buy Blu-Ray?
  By A1T3WEI8KFTQKE on 2008-01-10
  Hooked this unit via HDMI to my 50" Sony Bravia SXRD A series. I will say that I can't say for sure if its the DVD player or the Bravia or the combination of both, but I can only describe it as INSANE!!!
  
  My Bravia is 1080P and has the latest and greatest 120Hz filter that gets rid of motion bluriness you sometime see with LCD. So I do want to throw that out there just in case it really is the bigger factor in my impressions of the DVD player.
  
  After hooking up the DVD player to my Bravia with a $19 HDMI cable (Circuit City tried to sell me the SAME cable for $129!), I did the quicksetup and popped in Black Hawk Down.
  
  It looked like it was in 3D. The picture was ridiculously sharp, fluid, and just eye popping. I could see the grains of sand coming off the ground when the Rangers drop out of the chopper; see the shell casing flying out of the guns; see the bullets hits clearly; and the clarity and details of the buildings and people in the background were insane.
  
  For a mere $89, I have to say that I am completely satisfied. I just can't see spending $500+ for a Blu-Ray or HDDVD player right now when you can spend a fraction of that for what I see as a level just below it. And I can watch my existing DVD collection in a new way without having to go purchase them all over again in one of the 2 new formats.....while I wait to see which one of them wins out. I have to imagine Blu-Ray will be the winner at this point.
  
  If you hook this up with anything less than HDMI cables (component, S-Video, or composite), I doubt you will get the same quality or abilities. So if you are going to run this through any AV component, you need HDMI all the way.
  
  
  
• inexpensive way to make DVDs pop
  By A2DGHXF8NV8SVA on 2007-11-27
  I was in the market for a new DVD player and really had no interest in a high-def format player. I settled on the Sony upscaling DVD player as an alternative and am quite happy with the results. I think there is significant improvement in the picture vs. a regular DVD player, and the price was good. Overall a great value. The only downside was having to use my dedicated HDMI port on my (older) 42 inch plasma Panasonic, though I was able to use the component inputs for signal from mt=y cable box without appreciable loss of picture quality. I think this is a great value if you use an available HDMI input, otherwise you won;t see the benefit.
  
  
• See Below
  By A2NGOAEG55AC2H on 2008-01-11
  All,
  
  If you didn't know this already almost all HDTVs have upconversion integrated within the system (ie the TV). This technology has been used in Laptops and TV's for years. However, I can't vouch for your TV's processing capabilities, some obviously are better than others. Typically an upconversion DVD player will process video more efficiently and effectively, if you do not see a significant change it's only because your TV is already doing its job well.
  
  Thanks, EE
  
  
  
• Excellent Option for Up-Conversion Player
  By A1UGSSLDN8VS5U on 2008-02-15
  I must say that after reading all of the reviews about this product frmo various sites I felt that this would be a great option for an upconverting dvd player. I have a fairly large library of dvds and did not want to have to start anew especially with the blueray-HD war in full effect. I plugged it in last night with an HDMI cable and at first I was concerned because the resolution was not that good. I messed with a few of the settings and tried another DVD. Let me just say.....WOW! The picture was close to high def quality. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being the rating for a blueray picture, I would say that this player comes in at about an 8 with a standard dvd player picture quality around 5. Motion is improved, color, clarity, and sound. I'm using a Samsung 46" LCD with 120hz frame rate and 1080p resolution so the tv helps out a lot, but there is definitely a difference between this player and your regular SD player. I literally spent two hours popping in dvds for my favorite sceens. Warning, depending on the dvd manufacturer date, some will look much better than others. Lord of the Rings is more than stunning. If your looking to upgrade picture quality without spending the unnecessary dough, go with this player and you wont be sorry. Just made sure that you are using HDMI and an optical cable for sound if you dont have an HDMI ready Tuner.
  
  
• Disappointed
  By A3G7KFUZS99AD7 on 2008-03-10
  I recently purchased a AQUOS LC-52D82U 1080p LCD television. I had the regular DVD players and wanted to improved the DVD player without going to the expense of the HD or BLUERAY systems. After some research, I decided on Sony DVP-NS77H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player. It seemed like the best for the money. Set up was not difficult, nor is the use of the controls. What I found disappointing is the difference, or lack thereof, in the picture. My daughter and I both have copies of The Lord of the Rings DVDs so I used them as a test of picture quality . Leaving my existing player attached to the TV, using the traditional plugs; I connected the Sony Upscaling DVD using HDMI cables. I placed both into operation and switched back and forth between the two in-sync systems. The quality of the pictures were basically the same. Maybe a little more detail was available on the CGI parts of the system, but nothing like I expected.
  
  Still, it is a good DVD player, just not what I understood it to be...
  
  Service from AMAZON, however, is exactly what I expect, which has always been excellant!
  
  
  
• projection home theater DVD
  By A10HPQP7YHGZZS on 2007-09-14
  This DVD produced a great picture on the 1080P home theater using the Optoma HD80 projector.
  
  
• sony dvd
  By A2KXGCTMOC9CHJ on 2007-10-03
  This product works as described when attatched with the HD cable it does improve the quality of the standard DVD although I would not say that it is equal to HD. I have not seen other products of this type so cannot compare.
  
  
• Sony makes great products.
  By A2R5RKO5QJ0US1 on 2007-11-30
  Love the player. It makes my old CDs look great on my new Sony LCD screen.
  
  Would buy this product again.
  
  
• Great DVD Player
  By A2TXXZ4DY8TDM8 on 2008-01-18
  After researching several lines of upconvert DVD players, such as those from Toshiba and Samsung, I found this product from Sony. It is a well-designed machine; good looking and reliable. The picture it delivers at 1080i resolution is far superior than that of a conventional DVD player. It's a fine unit to bridge the gap until the entire Blue-Ray/HD conflict is resolved. And the price is quite reasonable, since it happened to be on sale.
  
  
• It does what it says it will do
  By ACTB17PHV9LP9 on 2008-03-13
  For some reason the idea of a DVD player that upgrades standard DVD to simulated HD DVDs seemed a bit suspicious. I had just replaced our old tube TV with a 40" LCD HDTV. The old DVD player seemed to give OK results, but curiosity got the best of me. I chose the Sony only because the TV was a Sony. Other, less expensive brands may be just as good.
  
  With both DVD players hooked up to the same TV I could try the same DVD in both and see if there was any difference. There was. The picture with the Sony upscaling player was noticeably better. There is a lot less pixilation. But, do not expect miracles. It does not get to Blue ray level of clarity.
  
  I am quite happy with it until a) the price of Blue Ray players comes down and b) there are a lot more Blue Ray discs available.
  
  
• Try this before going Blu Ray
  By A2N15MARQYNGHX on 2008-03-18
  This inexpensive DVD player does a tremendous job of upscaling DVDs to 1080P using HDMI. If you get close to your HDTV, you can see some conversion artifacts, but back about 6 feet from my 40" Sony 1080P Bravia, the arifacts are negligible.
  
  Yes, Blu Ray discs are superior, but not enough so to make me replace my DVD collection.
  
  
• Great DVD player for the price
  By A371W8DSXL6CFA on 2007-12-23
  This is a great little DVD player that will upconvert (HDMI cable required) all by itself. It works very well with my harmony remote too. The best part is that it offers fiber-optic output for audio.. so for the first time I am getting true 5.1 surround instead of the onkyo make believe kind. The remote is a run of the mill sony device that hasnt been updated in about a decade. I dont use it (get a harmony, they are AWESOME)!
  
  Why not 5 stars? its a bit on the slow side and the automatic resume function is not as easy to use as you might think. I dont expect (and I wouldnt use them..) cables to come with anything like this, so no points lost for that issue.
  
  All in all, I like it and I would buy it again
  
  
• Good for now
  By A1Q8V2IE7CJRGE on 2007-12-24
  This DVD player is a good value and has the HDMI jack which goes well with my Sony Bravia. I will wait to see who wins the DVD HD format (Blue Ray or HD/DVD) & then upgrade.
  
  
• A great improvement
  By A3RSO6CWEIX66S on 2007-12-27
  I have just purchased and hooked up the DVP-NS77H/B Upconvert DVD player. I am very impressed with the improvement on the appearance of my standard DVDs. I did not want to replace my entire library, and I am happy I found this useful DVD player to do the trick. I have paired with this a Sony 50 inch kdf50e2000 HDTV. Everything looks fine, and I have connected with a Monster HDMI cable. However, as improved as the color and sound is, I find the sharpness of some shapes, especially faces is not that improved. I am sure this can be fixed by going through settings but I have already done so. If anyone has any suggestions, I have an open ear. Maybe I am just too anal about my movie picture. Bottom line, DVD's look and sound better than any other DVD player I've owned and its very user friendly. I have seen other upconverts fail to do the same job as this Sony.
  
  
• Great DVD Player
  By AARMIBDMYWNE5 on 2008-01-08
  I purchased the upscaling DVD player because I accidentally damaged the HDMI output port on the 5-disc DVD player that came with my Sony Surround Sound system (tread lightly when stepping around home theater equipment.) One feature that I found very convenient is that the remote that controlled the Sony Surround Sound receiver and the 5 disc DVD player automatically worked for the upscaling DVD player. I was dreading having to add a third remote to my coffee table: one for the TV, one for the Surround Sound system, and one for the upscaling DVD player. Thanks to a bit of foresight on Sony's part, I didn't have to pick up a universal remote, either.
  
  This upscaling DVD player is a great unit at a great price. The size is truly impressive: the player is very thin and compact (very similar to the next gen PS2); it's not nearly as conspicuous as my older 5-disc DVD player. The upscaling DVD player is hooked up via HDMI cable to my 42" 1080i Hitachi Plasma TV and the picture looks fantastic! Setting up the player was very simple; the picture is noticeably clearer/sharper when compared to my older 5-disc DVD player. The sound is incredible; my Surround Sound system came alive with this DVD player when I used the Optical Audio output.
  
  Definitely pick this player up if you have a Sony Surround Sound system; the DVD player works flawlessly with it!
  
  
• HIGH DEF TO DEATH SONY HD-1080P DVD PLAYER
  By A2OAJ9RNF318VX on 2008-01-28
  YES BLUE-RAY, AND HD-DVD MAY BE THE NEXT GENERATION OF DVD PLAYER'S. BUT FOR NOW, WITH STANDARD DVD'S THIS UPCONVERTING SONY HD-1080-P DVD PLAYER WILL DELIVER CRISP, CLEAN AND UNCOMPRESSED VIDEO TO YOUR HDTV WITH BEAUTIFUL FULL FIDELITY AND OUTSTANDING PICTURE QUALITY. UNTIL YOU HAVE THE MONEY FOR THE NEXT GENERATION THIS WILL MORE THAN GIVE YOU YOUR MONEY'S WORTH. I AM MORE THAN PLEASED, AND FRANKLY SUPRISED AT THE PICTURE I GET WITH THIS MODERATELY PRICED DVD PLAYER. THIS ONE IS A WINNER.
  
  

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