What is the difference in the HD Upconvert and a new one and also so you get a free membership for a year?
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After speaking to a Clearplay rep, they said the new ones will be blu-ray, but will also be able to play regular dvd's as well. There will not be a free 1 year membership. They have gone downhill for the past 5 years as far as what they offer customers.
243840
It will upconvert the signal to HD but will not up-scale your video quality. There is a distinction between the two and obviously no reciever can enhance video quality per say.
1754797
You have to convert the old format to the new one. The reason I upgraded is because I wanted more features, but you need to re learn several of the commands, and some of the old does not work quite as before.
1453964
I bought mine only 2 weeks ago and the firmware I have now is dated 8/24/07 and xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx-1036. I have not tweaked my settings yet. The defaults are looking very good with free over the air HD channels. Put in HD channels or blueray player or Hd-dvd player, if all look good then just be happy with it.I can't say for sure about the refurbished unit.
411512
I am sorry yes you get a first month free than after that you have to subscribe you if you you want to keep playing after the free first month is up
1135025
I don't believe so. You are better off buying a new version every year when your subscription runs out and paying around $30 or so (sometimes less if there is a rebate) than renewing/buying a subscription.
1929264
I'd like to know this myself. That's one reason why I haven't purchased an upconverting dvd player. I don't want to waste money. Go here and ask the same question about the 970HD. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=682896
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For upconvert OPPO vs. A2/A20, i'd pick the latter. not only do you have the same, if not better, upconvert capability, in addition, you get true HD experience with HD DVDs (since 5 are free through rebate). If you care about quality, A20 is a good bet since the next firmware upgrade will allow 1080p24fps, plus, it's around 320-330 with free shipping from amazon. 100% compatibility with future releases since all the specs were firmed up. The ps3 will let you play games, but it's not confirmed whether it'll support PIP (through 1.1 version) though it does support some BD-J (similar to HDi) already. For upconvert OPPO vs. A2/A20, i'd pick the latter. not only do you have the same, if not better, upconvert capability, in addition, you get true HD experience with HD DVDs (since 5 are free through rebate). If you care about quality, A20 is a good bet since the next firmware upgrade will allow 1080p24fps, plus, it's around 320-330 with free shipping from amazon. 100% compatibility with future releases since all the specs were firmed up. The ps3 will let you play games, but it's not confirmed whether it'll support PIP (through 1.1 version) though it does support some BD-J (similar to HDi)... » Read More For upconvert OPPO vs. A2/A20, i'd pick the latter. not only do you have the same, if not better, upconvert capability, in addition, you get true HD experience with HD DVDs (since 5 are free through rebate). If you care about quality, A20 is a good bet since the next firmware upgrade will allow 1080p24fps, plus, it's around 320-330 with free shipping from amazon. 100% compatibility with future releases since all the specs were firmed up. The ps3 will let you play games, but it's not confirmed whether it'll support PIP (through 1.1 version) though it does support some BD-J (similar to HDi) already. « Show Less
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Hi, this Sony Blu-ray player has a feature of upscale, means that the quality of DVDs played will make it more brilliant near to HD. It is pretty much the same as upconverting. There are no settings to be change on the Blu-ray player since once it detects DVD standard definition movies, it will automatically increase its resolution. Just a reminder that this Blu-ray must be connected via HDMI cable and to a HD television to make it work. -Ely
1637447
I am not sure. What is the difference, ten dollars? I absolutely love my unit. Get the hd radio, you won't regret it
200397
I have no personal knowledge, but the ad page for this product says that it is available as a free upgrade.
1628636
The only difference I noticed was cosmetic stuff- logos, and the voices when it powers up, etc. If you buy a refurb though do so at your own risk... I'd suggest buying new.
482106
I would not buy the Hauppauge. It quit after a year. The SiliconeDust HD Homerun Prime is better. It takes a cable card for a couple dollars a month. It hooks up to your network and then you record with your computer with Window Media Center or something like that. And you can use your tablets and phone to access tv while you are at home on your network.
478276
Thank you Paulo for your inputs.Can you tell me wich is the best brand and model ( in HD format) to upscaling my Standard DVDs??? with the capability to reproduce dvds in free region??Tk you
869554
If you need to change it to a different format, try Super video converter, also free.
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It's my understanding that if your current non-Hi-Def set is getting local channels via rabbit ears or rooftop antenna (but obviously not in hi-def), and if you're satisfied getting local channels only, then your new HD set will bring in the local channels in glorious Hi-Def - And without any "regular converter box" or any box at all.NB: The "advantage" to purchasing a new antenna or rabbit ears "designed especially for Hi Def" is minimal, at best, and in most cases no advantage at all - Unless you have money to burn, stick with the same antenna or rabbit that worked with your old TV set. It's my understanding that if your current non-Hi-Def set is getting local channels via rabbit ears or rooftop antenna (but obviously not in hi-def), and if you're satisfied getting local channels only, then your new HD set will bring in the local channels in glorious Hi-Def - And without any "regular converter box" or any box at all.NB: The "advantage" to purchasing a new antenna or rabbit ears "designed especially for Hi Def" is minimal, at best, and in most cases no advantage at all - Unless you have money to burn, stick with the same antenna or... » Read More It's my understanding that if your current non-Hi-Def set is getting local channels via rabbit ears or rooftop antenna (but obviously not in hi-def), and if you're satisfied getting local channels only, then your new HD set will bring in the local channels in glorious Hi-Def - And without any "regular converter box" or any box at all.NB: The "advantage" to purchasing a new antenna or rabbit ears "designed especially for Hi Def" is minimal, at best, and in most cases no advantage at all - Unless you have money to burn, stick with the same antenna or rabbit that worked with your old TV set. « Show Less
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Not true. You can downconvert in camera and the new file is MPEG-4. The HD File is a MPEG4.H/246 file to begin with.