OPPO 980H or 983H?? Hey there,I wanted to buy an OPPO 980H. The screen I have is a Toshiba 72 inch DLP (72hm196). I'm only concerned with picture quality for SD DVDs. Should I wait for the 983H at $400 or just go with the 980H at $170? I'm assuming the picture quality will be better on the 983 but is it worth the extra $230?? OPPO 980H or 983H?? Hey there,I wanted to buy an OPPO 980H. The screen I have is a Toshiba 72 inch DLP (72hm196). I'm only concerned with picture quality for SD DVDs. Should I wait... » Read More OPPO 980H or 983H?? Hey there,I wanted to buy an OPPO 980H. The screen I have is a Toshiba 72 inch DLP (72hm196). I'm only concerned with picture quality for SD DVDs. Should I wait for the 983H at $400 or just go with the 980H at $170? I'm assuming the picture quality will be better on the 983 but is it worth the extra $230?? « Show Less
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I'm sure this is a dumb question. But...I'm looking for the appropriate SD player from Oppo. I'm still working with a 63" Toshi rear projection which has only component inputs. Would the 983 be wasted on that set-up? How 'bout the 980?Thanks!
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Hey Guys,Thanks for the advice. I ended up going with the 983. I expect to receive it mid April. I actually had a Toshiba D3 but I just recently sold it with my HD collection. As I have quite a large collection of SD DVD's it made sense to go with the best quality upconverting player available especially as there would be quite a noticible PQ difference on a 72" display. The plan now is to pick up a cheap Blue Ray player during thanksgiving or boxing day sales which I will use purely for Blue Ray while the 983 will be uses for everything else.
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Hi Brit,Do drop by and let us know your impressions on the DV-983H. This is still not available from Amazon as of the date of this writing.Having invested in a S.O. TX3 Video Processor for use with my Toshiba HD-A35 and the Oppo DV-980H, I am well set up for watching DVDs.
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Brit ... FYI, here is a review on the Oppo DV-983H:http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/cd-dvd-player-product-reviews/dvd-players/oppo-digital-dv-983h-dvd-player---a-secrets-dvd-benchmark-review.html
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@ BritThanks Brit for providing the link.It looks like I will have to use my DV-980H with my Silicon Optix TX3 Video Processor due to the significant limitations of the ABT Video Processor that has been integrated with the DV-983H.But as a standalone, it looks like the DV-983H is a very good DVD player. Congratulations!
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Hey L.GoUnfortunately I'm still waiting for it to arrive. It's been shipped and I should have it by 04/22. In the meantime, make sure you check out the link below. You'll find all the reviews/opinions/advice you'll ever need about the 983. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1001832
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I think if Oppo wanted to sell it on amazon they'd have done so already. I don't think the 983H will be available for sale on Amazon.
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The 983H is not worth it on that set. You'd be getting 980H performance if you used it with component.The 980H is the appropriate unit for you.
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I have an NEC 63" plasma that is non HDCP compliant. Most new DVD players will not work with this set. Will the Oppo DV 980 or 981 work?? That is, are they non-HDCP compliant?Thanks
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Its a very good question. Looks like this TV is 480Hz compared to 553 (240Hz) and probably has functioning USB ports (according to specs at least). Other than that I see no real difference for 2D pics.And there is the chance by implementing 3D, some 2D quality is compromised. (Of course it may have corrected some of 55s's issues also)I guess we have to wait to see whether 554 is better in 2D than 533. However if you are not interested in 3D, I don't see it being worth $500 extra .. However I think the prices for the 554 will be coming down further in the coming weeks/holiday season. Its a very good question. Looks like this TV is 480Hz compared to 553 (240Hz) and probably has functioning USB ports (according to specs at least). Other than that I see no real difference for 2D pics.And there is the chance by implementing 3D, some 2D quality is compromised. (Of course it may have corrected some of 55s's issues also)I guess we have to wait to see whether 554 is better in 2D than 533. However if you are not interested in 3D, I don't see it being worth $500 extra .. However I think the prices for the 554 will be coming down further in the coming... » Read More Its a very good question. Looks like this TV is 480Hz compared to 553 (240Hz) and probably has functioning USB ports (according to specs at least). Other than that I see no real difference for 2D pics.And there is the chance by implementing 3D, some 2D quality is compromised. (Of course it may have corrected some of 55s's issues also)I guess we have to wait to see whether 554 is better in 2D than 533. However if you are not interested in 3D, I don't see it being worth $500 extra .. However I think the prices for the 554 will be coming down further in the coming weeks/holiday season. « Show Less
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I have owned an Oppo upconverting DVD player for several years. It does a wonderful job improving the quality of my standard DVD movie disks. But a $500.00 Oppo Blu_Ray player? I have a big problem with that. Can we really SEE the difference in a Blu_Ray movie played on an Oppo machine versus a player costing half the price. I cannot say, but I personally doubt it. I'd really like someone to explain this (in non-tech terms) to me.
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Yes it is worth every penny. It is also a 3D DVD player and works seamlessly. I also have a Sony Blueray/DVD/3D player that was significantly cheaper, but I know that the OPPO will not have any problems or issues.
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Hey T. McAnaney,Yes, when I compared specs, I too looked and said, why should I pay more for an item that has the same specs? What is so different about this new model. I even went to web sites that had incorrect information on the specs of the TH-42PX600U, and the TH-42PX75U had the specs of the TH-42PX600U. So I ended up buying the TH-42PX600U. Even from what I heard that the 75U is supposed to have 1080p, versus the 1080i, I did not believe it would be worth the additional cost.
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I am thinking garbage in - garbage out - when it comes to the satellite SD signal anyway. But what about my DVD home movies? They are more important to me. Would the Oppo be a great choice for my home movie SD DVD collection?
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I owe this one and a Sony XBR 32" w/ 120Hz. I find myself preferring the Toshiba; the larger screen does not come with any downside in terms of Colors, brilliance, motion - quality similar to the sony xbr. I am very pleased with the 240Hz solution for this large screen. The smaller Sony does equally well but has the smaller screen. Hope this is helpful somehow.
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I know I am going to get blasted for this. I personally think that as far as Blu-Ray standalones that this player is the best option available. That being said investing over $400 in one of these when you don't have an HDMI V1.3 display (1080p/24p) is just plain insane as you are spending a whole bunch of extra money with technology that you won't use until you upgrade your set/projector. I would go with a Toshiba A3 which has 720p/1080i capabilities and costs a whopping $118.49 shipped. If nothing else the price difference is significant enough that you could make use of it until the prices on things like the panasonic or the better HDTV sets comes down to the point where it is more affordable. I know I am going to get blasted for this. I personally think that as far as Blu-Ray standalones that this player is the best option available. That being said investing over $400 in one of these when you don't have an HDMI V1.3 display (1080p/24p) is just plain insane as you are spending a whole bunch of extra money with technology that you won't use until you upgrade your set/projector. I would go with a Toshiba A3 which has 720p/1080i capabilities and costs a whopping $118.49 shipped. If nothing else the price difference is significant enough that you could make use of it until the... » Read More I know I am going to get blasted for this. I personally think that as far as Blu-Ray standalones that this player is the best option available. That being said investing over $400 in one of these when you don't have an HDMI V1.3 display (1080p/24p) is just plain insane as you are spending a whole bunch of extra money with technology that you won't use until you upgrade your set/projector. I would go with a Toshiba A3 which has 720p/1080i capabilities and costs a whopping $118.49 shipped. If nothing else the price difference is significant enough that you could make use of it until the prices on things like the panasonic or the better HDTV sets comes down to the point where it is more affordable. « Show Less
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This Sony upconverting DVD player is alright but it is nowhere as good as the HD-DVD Player and the Oppo upconverting DVD Player. I have a Toshiba HD-A20 HD-DVD Player, an Oppo DV-980HD and Oppo DV-981HD. When it comes to converting standard DVD, Oppo is better. A friend bought this Sony DVD upconverting player and I was curious how well it performs. I brought my Oppo for a comparison and the Oppo is much better than the Sony, specially the DV-981HD. The Oppo is pricier but it has other features not found in the Sony - like being Region Free - playing DVD from Region 1, 2 3, etc. It can play DVD whether in PAL or NTSC - and upgrades the signal to 720p, 1080i and 1080p for viewing in any HDTV. The Oppo is also 100-240vac so you can play it practically anywhere in the world. The Oppo has many other advanced features too numerous to enumerate here. Its really in a much higher league than this Sony upconverting DVD player. If one can afford to get an HDTV, the additional cost of the pricier Oppo is easily justified.
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Since the v4100 was replaced by the v5100 you can get a great deal if you can find one. My local ABC Warehouse still had one and I just picked up a KDL-46V4100 this week for $800. So far, it's great. One thing is, the screen is more reflective than my Toshiba, so be ready for some glare depending on the room it's in.
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@ JonThe Oppo 980 has several video outputs. There is the HDMI, Component Video, S-Video and the Composite Video.I believe that HDCP is an issue when playing back on HDMI but it should not be an issue for Component Video, S-Video and Composite Video. I would like to suggest that you check directly with Oppo at www.oppodigital.com. The tech support guys there have been very helpful on past queries.Please let us know what Oppo's response is so it will be of help to other similar inquiries in the future.
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I originally ordered the BDP-80 but returned it and traded up to the 83. The reason, however, had nothing to do with sound quality. My reason had to do with a lack of certain BluRay-related video features. As far as I know the sonic capabilities of all the OPPOs are excellent. My 83 is superb, and from what I read the 80 was essentially sonically identical. However, I understand that the later models have less mechanical noise than the older ones. My 83 isn't actually noisy unless you stand close to it, and then you can hear some low-level mechanical rumbling. I would assume the 80 is similar. But from what I've read, the later models are totally silent. I originally ordered the BDP-80 but returned it and traded up to the 83. The reason, however, had nothing to do with sound quality. My reason had to do with a lack of certain BluRay-related video features. As far as I know the sonic capabilities of all the OPPOs are excellent. My 83 is superb, and from what I read the 80 was essentially sonically identical. However, I understand that the later models have less mechanical noise than the older ones. My 83 isn't actually noisy unless you stand close to it, and then you can hear some low-level mechanical rumbling. I would assume the 80 is... » Read More I originally ordered the BDP-80 but returned it and traded up to the 83. The reason, however, had nothing to do with sound quality. My reason had to do with a lack of certain BluRay-related video features. As far as I know the sonic capabilities of all the OPPOs are excellent. My 83 is superb, and from what I read the 80 was essentially sonically identical. However, I understand that the later models have less mechanical noise than the older ones. My 83 isn't actually noisy unless you stand close to it, and then you can hear some low-level mechanical rumbling. I would assume the 80 is similar. But from what I've read, the later models are totally silent. « Show Less
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I own a Oppo BDP-83 Blu Ray and a Oppo 971 1080i upscale DVD player. Oppo is well worth the price tag you have to pay. The 83 in particular is truly awesome, I have never had a disc not play, the upconversion on standard DVD's while not Blu Ray is clearly superior to any DVD player I have owned, which is many since I support 5 set ups. Oppo's will firmware update any time you have an internet connection and ask it to update in the menu.
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Better ..... in some cases, yes. In others No. It really depends on your evaluation criteria. Its better in that it costs a 1/3 of the price, and its better for apps. Its similar or the same for DVD and Bluray playback. It falls short in terms of local file support, analog outputs, build quality, resale value and sorry Sony ... customer support. Oppo customer support is 2nd to none. Either player is great though - so you really can't go wrong with what you decide.
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I currently have the A3 for my 40" 1080i Samsung LCD. I also picked up a new A35 from Best Buy for $150. Now I have a back up/player, If I decide to upgrade to a 1080p TV. Go online to bestbuy.com, see if the stores in your area have any available. If they do, then run! At this price they're going very fast.Remember the five free movie rebate is still going, you have until 2/28.
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I saw the lower numbered models at Frys this weekend. They didnt have the L117FX/B. I played around with it briefly and the touch screen was more responsive than the HP all-in-one model. All the HP's had Vista and DVD drives for about the same price as the Sony, which had blu-ray and Windows 7. Although I dont think I would use the touch screen much (don't like the smudged screens), I did like the look and build of the Sony. Everything seemed to be built a bit better than the HP. I can't wait for the reviews to come out...